Xbox has been promising 'State of Decay 3' for years — and now it faces cancellation, despite its trailers and alpha. What are we even doing here?
The future of State of Decay 3 is in jeopardy as reports emerge that developer Undead Labs faces potential closure or sale by Microsoft.
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State of Decay 3 faces possible cancellation amid reports that its developer, Undead Labs, could be shut down. According to coverage, Microsoft is weighing a sale of the studio or its complete closure as part of impending Xbox layoffs.
Reports from Insider Gaming, GamingBolt, and Windows Central emphasize the precarious position of the project, which has been promised for years and has already seen trailers and an alpha. Push Square notes that these rumors surface only weeks after the game was revealed for PS5.
Future developments depend on whether Microsoft proceeds with the layoffs or finds a buyer for Undead Labs. Coverage does not specify a final decision regarding the game's cancellation.
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Quick answers
What is happening with Undead Labs?
Reports indicate the developer could be shut down or sold by Microsoft due to impending Xbox layoffs.
What is the status of State of Decay 3?
Despite having trailers and an alpha, the game faces potential cancellation.
Which platforms was the game revealed for?
Coverage from Push Square mentions the game was revealed for PS5 weeks prior to these reports.
Coverage (6)
- Xbox's State Of Decay 3 Studio Could Be In Trouble Right Now Pure Xbox · 4h ago
- State of Decay 3 Developer Could Face Closure With Impending Xbox Layoffs GamingBolt · 4h ago
- State of Decay 3: Microsoft plans to sell Undead Labs or face closure PlayFront · 4h ago
- Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5 Push Square · 4h ago
- Report Claims State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Could Be Shut Down Insider Gaming · 4h ago
- Xbox has been promising 'State of Decay 3' for years — and now it faces cancellation, despite its trailers and alpha. What are we even doing here? Windows Central · 4h ago
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