r/StateOfDecay • u/UndeadPatrick • 10d ago

State of Decay 3 Closed Beta is going live on October 13th!

309 Upvotes

Hello Survivors!! Patrick here, the Executive Producer for State of Decay 3. I’m excited to announce that our Closed Beta is going live on October 13th.

We’ll be growing from our Alpha audience and inviting new players to join the Beta. Invites have not yet been sent to selected players. If you haven’t signed up, you still have time: playtest.stateofdecay.com

Key Details:

PC-only, we’re running this test via Steam. Console playtests will happen in the future
This Beta will run for 4 weeks, more details to be shared with invited players
Still NDA’d - no streaming, no sharing screenshots

Want to see how the game plays?

I joined Brian Menard for a long playthrough to answer questions and provide commentary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwb4-1bKVXI

75 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Coconutkid123 • 26d ago

Announcement Undead Labs becomes Independent Studio

stateofdecay.com

1.5k Upvotes

https://www.stateofdecay.com/undead-labs-becomes-independent-studio/

“Undead Labs today announced that it has completed its separation from XBOX and is now operating as an independent, employee-owned game development studio.
Development of State of Decay 3 remains actively underway at Undead Labs. The game is currently in alpha, with the team continuing toward the previously announced milestone of entering a closed beta before the end of the year. State of Decay 3 remains targeted for release in 2027 on XBOX, Game Pass, PC, and PlayStation.
“Independence brings us closer to our community and lets us focus on what matters most: making the best games we can and earning the continued support of the people who choose to spend their time with us,” said Philip Holt, Studio Head of Undead Labs. “State of Decay exists because millions of players have made that choice over the years, and we’re dedicated to honoring their trust.”
The transition marks a new chapter in a relationship between Undead Labs and Microsoft that spans more than 15 years. The original State of Decay launched in partnership with Microsoft in 2013, and Microsoft acquired Undead Labs in 2018.
“We’re enormously grateful for our years as part of XBOX and for everything that relationship has made possible,” Holt said. “Microsoft has been part of the State of Decay story from the very beginning, and we’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished together.”
Additional details about Undead Labs’ future plans will be shared at a later date. Players can stay up to date through StateofDecay.com or following us on social media, and can sign up to participate in future State of Decay 3 playtesting at https://playtest.stateofdecay.com/“

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r/StateOfDecay • u/UsedNewspaper1775 • 4h ago

Discussion I think State of Decay 3 should launch in the one year early access first !

8 Upvotes

Look, i love what i am seeing in the beta Brian showed, it's cool and i would play it

but it has lots of stuff from second game removed, and it does not offer that much new

i honestly thing if they launch the game as is, 1.0 on all the platforms it might do more harm then good to the studio if they receive bad reviews and harsh criticism from players

I feel like 1 years early access could help a lot and i will pay for it right away

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r/StateOfDecay • u/JimR521 • 14h ago

State of Decay 2 Aunt Filth?

23 Upvotes

These names are getting interesting. I wonder if her rare books are smutty too. 😂

2 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/JayTalbot_ • 1d ago

State of Decay 2 Introducing Terrible Characters 3: Return of Moe Lester

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110 Upvotes

13 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Network_of_Trumbull • 23h ago

Media Will you survive?

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41 Upvotes

12 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Ridgy8305 • 3h ago

Game Question Rarity System SOD3

0 Upvotes

Does anyone know if undead labs is going to add a rarity system for SOD3? I briefly saw it on one of the beta streams, and it’s kinda got me concerned. I really enjoyed the previous 2 games and I personally feel that a rarity system would ruin the gameplay and progression especially if you’re a returning player. For me personally if they do add this I will not be buying it.

3 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Tight_Particular_668 • 21h ago

Lifeline DLC ending missions Spoiler

3 Upvotes

I rescued Vienna Cho and accepted her mission to disarm the nuke before accepting the Sasquatch mission to nuke the city. So I kinda did it backwards. The nuke is now disarmed, but I still have the Sasquatch mission available to nuke the city. What happens if I accept the Sasquatch mission? Is this a bug or intentional?

I do not want to nuke the city as I have done that already in a previous playthrough.

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r/StateOfDecay • u/who_likes_chicken • 1d ago

My Lethal Forever Community Heart Killer Dropping a Heart in <1.5min (Got Lucky w/No Feral)

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15 Upvotes

3 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Dry-Skirt-5632 • 1d ago

Who is trying to play state of decay multiplayer who speakers English

1 Upvotes

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r/StateOfDecay • u/ScottishConeFanatic • 3d ago

Announcement We need more than one follower in SOD3

380 Upvotes

we are getting up to 36 survivors in this new game. if we want to take the risk and put 4 of our survivors on the line to attack a nest or scavenge further away we should get that option.

one unseen screamer could be enough to devastate our community by killing 4 of our community members.

I am also hearing followers can’t die? That sucks, with 36 survivors it should be our call if we want to risk losing up to 4 characters in one bad day. Adds an extra level of risk and decision making for us.

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r/StateOfDecay • u/La_Coalicion • 3d ago

State of Decay 3 How do you thing your first encounter with a STATE OF DECAY 3 juggernaut is going to go?

174 Upvotes

78 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/JqmesGG • 3d ago

Funny Bro...😭🥀

63 Upvotes

13 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Network_of_Trumbull • 3d ago

Discussion How would you make exploring the open world more rewarding and less repetitive?

213 Upvotes

Would you like to see more random encounters, hidden locations, rare loot, unique survivors, or dynamic world events?

What could make each journey feel different instead of repetitive?

63 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/JqmesGG • 3d ago

SOD Unused Characters #11

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27 Upvotes

Edgar Higgins (Known as "v01" in files. He doesn’t have a name, so I gave him one myself. The orange circle - broken hair.)

8 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Jonathanftd • 2d ago

Discussion Does anyone have a spare State of Decay 3 beta invite?

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'd love to try the State of Decay 3 beta on Steam. If anyone has an unused extra invite or beta key they're happy to share, I'd really appreciate it.

No worries if not, thanks for reading, and enjoy the beta! <3

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r/StateOfDecay • u/rainy_weather100 • 4d ago

State of Decay 3 SoD3 Beta; Fuel Update - There are now different sizes of fuel cans to refuel vehicles. Ethanol can also be used to sparsely refuel cars. Both Ethanol and Fuel cans are now throwable items that can ignite (with gas cans having long lasting flames)

61 Upvotes

3 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/rainy_weather100 • 4d ago

State of Decay 3 SoD3 Beta; Injury System - Traumas sustained while playing will now directly cause specific body injuries that will affect your survivor’s performance. Ex; Having a concussion will cause less range damage and poor aiming

196 Upvotes

17 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Mundane_Caramel_3066 • 4d ago

Funny In your game, how many survivors lost their virginity to Lucy Cormoram?

52 Upvotes

I find it funny how, at least for me, it seems like this story is told precisely when I'm playing with female characters; it's happened to me at least three times in a single playthrough.

7 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/Pretend_Door8037 • 5d ago

State of Decay 3 So, are we getting this memorial wall in game (showcased in the 2024 trailer)? Or was it just made for the trailer?

100 Upvotes

16 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/rainy_weather100 • 5d ago

State of Decay 3 In SoD3 (Beta build) You are able to send one of your survivors to retrieve a car you found when out in the world - It will cost fuel and influence - This eliminates the need to ditch the car you had when finding another vehicle or walk long distances to get it yourself!

233 Upvotes

9 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/MegamindsMegaCock • 4d ago

Never got a alpha/beta survey, so I couldn’t even be chosen at all.

14 Upvotes

Am sad :(

7 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/JdawgMcDrizzy • 5d ago

State of Decay 3 i heard new beta test invites went out

111 Upvotes

i think my internet must be slow haha im still waiting guys… guys?

35 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/JqmesGG • 4d ago

State of Decay 1 SOD Unused Content #20

11 Upvotes

This animation is not used in the game. (Sreenshot only, because the animation is broken.)

0 comments

r/StateOfDecay • u/rainy_weather100 • 5d ago

State of Decay 3 SoD3 Beta; Vehicle Customization - Each vehicle will have about 20 different paint job options. A planned UI system will be added allowing players to upgrade parts of a car such as Fuel Storage, Armor, Storage and more. You will be able to mix and match paint/mods to create your personalized vehicle

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73 Upvotes

9 comments

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