State of Decay 3 was not even in development when its first trailer came out, according to Undead Labs' studio head. It's been eight years since the last game in the zombie survival game was released, and six since the third was announced, and now fans have some insight into why the wait has been so long. It turns out State of Decay 3 has not been actively in the works for as long as it seemed.
After a long wait since its initial reveal, State of Decay 3 will finally be playable soon, with a closed alpha coming in May 2026. It's still unclear exactly when the game will be out in full, though it likely won't be in 2026 as some had thought it might before. While fans may be hungry for a release date, it's encouraging to see things move along after such an extended period of relative silence, and as more information keeps trickling out, it's easier to see why things have been so slow.
The Xbox Games Showcase airs in June 2026 with major reveals, followed by a Gears of War: E-Day Direct and updates on upcoming Xbox games.
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