Fans of State of Decay have reasons to celebrate as State of Decay 3 has officially resurfaced with the latest trailer and confirmation of future playtesting.
The significant update comes nearly eight years following the launch of State of Decay 2, which was released in May 2018.
Developers Undead Labs launched the latest trailer on April 3, 2026, alongside an announcement of forthcoming alpha playtest.
While the official launch date has yet to be confirmed.
The announcement reassures fans that the highly-anticipated sequel is currently under development.
Speculation had recently grown about whether the game had been cancelled; however the latest update confirms that the project is moving forward.
However, there are very few details regarding gameplay features and timelines.
Similar to the previous entries in the franchise, State of Decay 3 is likely to remain exclusive to Xbox and PC platforms.
Moreover, State of Decay 3 is confirmed to be accessible on Xbox Game Pass at release, making it accessible for many.
With increased anticipation, players can now look ahead to future updates and the forthcoming playtest as the significant steps toward the game’s eventual launch.
