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State of Decay 3 arises from the dead to confirm co-op alpha testing starting in May
Undead Labs has announced that State of Decay 3 will begin co-op alpha testing in May, featuring four-player co-op, new base building, and combat. Studio lead Philip Holt discussed the game's ambitions, including deeper combat, easier community management, and server-based online play, aiming for a polished experience with long-term post-launch support.
State of Decay 3: New Trailer Teases Upcoming Closed Alpha
Undead Labs has announced a closed alpha test for State of Decay 3, with sign-ups now open. A new trailer revealed that while some elements from the initial concept trailer, like zombie animals, may not be included, the game will feature enhanced combat and base-building mechanics based on community feedback from State of Decay 2. The studio also addressed the early reveal of State of Decay 3, admitting it was shown before significant development had begun.
State Of Decay 3's Announcement Trailer Wasn't Actually The Game
Undead Labs studio head Philip Holt clarified that the 2020 announcement trailer for State of Decay 3 did not feature actual gameplay, as the game was in its very early stages of development. He explained that the trailer represented a concept and was created by an external VFX studio. Holt also confirmed that zombie animals shown in the trailer will not be in the final game, which is coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S.
State of Decay 3 Mixes the Second Game’s Systemic Features With the “Heart and Soul” of the First
Undead Labs studio head Philip Holt discussed State of Decay 3, stating it will combine the systemic features of State of Decay 2 with the 'heart and soul' of the original. The game is set years in the future with more dangerous zombie threats and will feature a larger, shared open world. Alpha playtests are scheduled to begin next month.
State of Decay 3 Was a “Word Document” When Its First Trailer Debuted, Won’t Have Zombie Deer
Undead Labs head Philip Holt revealed that the initial trailer for State of Decay 3 was created when the game was essentially a concept in a Word document, with very few people working on it. He confirmed that the game will not feature zombie animals, specifically mentioning zombie deer, despite their appearance in the early trailer. Alpha playtests for the game are set to begin in May.
