State of Decay 3 Dev Admits Early Trailer Was Conceptual
Undead Labs has clarified that the initial State of Decay 3 trailer was a conceptual piece. The game was barely a concept when the trailer debuted, and will not feature zombie deer. Alpha playtests are scheduled to begin soon, with a 2027 release targeted.
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Undead Labs finally shows off State of Decay 3 gameplay in new trailer
Undead Labs has revealed the first gameplay trailer for State of Decay 3, showcasing new mechanics and environments. The zombie survival game is currently slated for a 2027 release.
State Of Decay 3 Trailer Was Basically Fake As Dev Dashes Fan Hopes For Zombie Deer
Undead Labs has clarified that the 2020 trailer for State of Decay 3 was a conceptual 'hype video' and not representative of the game's actual development status. This statement dashes hopes for fans anticipating features like zombie deer, as the game is still in early development.
State of Decay 3 reveal trailer wasn't reflective of the actual game, says studio head
Philip Holt, studio head at Undead Labs, confirmed that the 2020 reveal trailer for State of Decay 3 was conceptual and will not feature zombie animals as initially shown. He explained that the trailer was pre-rendered by Blur when the development team was very small, representing early ideas rather than concrete game features. This clarification comes after reports of an alpha playtest and renewed focus on the game after a period of silence.
State Of Decay 3 Trailer Was Basically Fake As Dev Dashes Fan Hopes For Zombie Deer
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State of Decay 3 was initially revealed when game didn't really exist, says developer
Undead Labs studio head Philip Holt revealed that the 2020 reveal trailer for State of Decay 3 was released when the game was barely a concept. He acknowledged that early reveals can build hype but also cause frustration. Todd Howard also commented on The Elder Scrolls VI's early reveal, noting Bethesda's focus on Starfield content.
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The first trailer for State of Decay 3 was released six years ago, and at the time, the game was described as not featuring 'zombie deer'. This detail was highlighted in a recent discussion about the game's long development cycle.
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.
State of Decay 3 lead says the game only existed in a Word document when its reveal trailer dropped 6 years ago:…
Jeff Holt, Studio Head for State of Decay 3 at Undead Labs, revealed that the game was in a very early conceptual stage, existing primarily as a Word document, when its initial reveal trailer was released six years ago. He confirmed that the previously shown zombie deer will not be included in the final game, but emphasized that the team is focusing on core survival mechanics and community building for the upcoming title.
