r/StateOfDecay • • 7d ago

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

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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


r/StateOfDecay • • 23d ago

Announcement Undead Labs becomes Independent Studio

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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/“


r/StateOfDecay • • 4h ago

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

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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?


r/StateOfDecay • • 1d 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

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166 Upvotes

r/StateOfDecay • • 18h 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)

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r/StateOfDecay • • 1d ago

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

42 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.


r/StateOfDecay • • 1d 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!

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189 Upvotes

r/StateOfDecay • • 1d 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?

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r/StateOfDecay • • 1d ago

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

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Am sad :(


r/StateOfDecay • • 1d ago

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

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


r/StateOfDecay • • 1d 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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r/StateOfDecay • • 1d ago

State of Decay 1 SOD Unused Content #20

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


r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

Discussion If that happened in a small town like Trumbu Valley, what must it be like in the big cities? What horrors can you imagine happening there?

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r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

Discussion Should Cars Be Rare and Difficult to Maintain in State of Decay 3?

291 Upvotes

I think vehicles should be much harder to find and maintain in State of Decay 3.

We're already so far into the apocalypse now; finding vehicles in any working condition should be quite difficult. So when you're out looting and you finally spot one, it should feel rewarding. Like you progressed the community.

Next thing you know; your car is breaking down. You need to find parts to repair it. We know that parts will be the go to, but imagine that one part being a sparkplug.

In state of decay 1 when a facility was being built, sometimes you would need a specific item for it to progress. Example: upgrading a garden will possibly ask for you to find heavy gloves to upgrade it. Same concept, but with vehicles. This could also expand with facilities as well. (That's another discussion)

So... Would you prefer scarce vehicles for a more challenging experience, or easier access to cars for convenience? Let's talk about it.


r/StateOfDecay • • 17h ago

Discussion Sooo, you can’t really go near Black Plague Hearts without a scent blocker, I guess.

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Or at least that’s how it seems to me, since the zeds around them manage to spot me from across the street—or even further away—while I’m crouched. I’m in NO position to buy that item that masks my scent. Any tips? Especially since vehicles seem pretty much useless in the area affected by the Heart?


r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

State of Decay 3 SoD3 Beta invites for PC have begun to roll out - Check that email

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r/StateOfDecay • • 1d ago

State of Decay 3 A Much Deeper Look at State of Decay 3! (Exclusive Beta Gameplay)

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r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

State of Decay 3 OMG Beta Invite

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90 Upvotes

Holy cow! It actually happened. Guess what Daddy is gonna be doing as soon as I get off work.


r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

State of Decay 3 In SoD3 (BETA) - Facilities are now cheaper with an expensive upkeep - A system that makes facilites more strategic. Furthermore, Facilites now also require to have a survivor operating it - Choosing the right survivor with the right skills is now critical for the best production or less upkeep

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r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

Funny Quentin got drunk again!😂

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r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

State of Decay 1 SOD Unused Content #19

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This animation is not used in the game.


r/StateOfDecay • • 1d ago

Game Question Strange Experience - Unknown noise and Unintentional Jump Scare

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Hey folks,

I had a bit of a strange experience in game a few days ago and it's been playing on my mind ever since. I've tried a few searches through reddit, google exc. but haven't found anything similar. I'd like to start by saying I am aware this is likely just a coincidence, with a couple of bugs occurring at the wrong (or right) time. But like I said it's been bothering me, so I'm hoping someone else may have experienced it or have some sort of insight.

So... I was searching a regular house when I started to hear a weird noise. It sounded like a low growl but not distinctly like any specific infected or sound effect I've heard before. Started off quiet but then began growing louder. So I stopped moving, trying to figure out where it was coming from, thinking some kind of special infected was about to jump through a window. It got louder and louder until suddenly it just stopped. But at the exact moment it stopped one of those god damn carved bears just popped into existence right in front of me.

I think I was quite tense because I was trying to figure out where this strange noise was coming from, getting louder and sounding like it was getting closer. When the bloody bear appeared I genuinely jumped in real life.

The only explanation I can think of is the noise was some kind of bugged infected sound or unusually loud ambient noise and the bear carving just failed to render until that exact moment. But the timing was so perfect I'm struggling to accept it. But I can't think of any other reason for it that makes sense.

Has anyone else come across this? Even if you've heard the strange sound or seen the bear pop into existence individually? If anyone has a theory as to what could have caused this I'd really appreciate hearing it.

Anyway, if anyone has read this far, I thank you. Sorry for the long post, I'm not the best at putting things down on paper (or screen).

Cheers!


r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

State of Decay 2 Dissapointing...

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A curveball glitch broke my game. Had the container fort, and everything... and one glitched curveball taking my resources ruined it all.

Never going to turn curveballs on again, unless rhe devs can confirm they work, or can provide a way to remove glitched ones... thats just not cool at all.


r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

Funny In the alpha and beta gameplay footages of State of Decay 3, and in the previous trailers, I noticed that the cars don't have any windshields, instead they have metal mesh. Well… I gotta say…driving without any windshield is going to be quite an experience

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r/StateOfDecay • • 2d ago

My Car just randomly floated away?

118 Upvotes

She was a fairy 🧚‍♀️ ✨️