Developer Undead Labs has officially completed its separation from Xbox, operating now as a completely independent and employee-owned studio following restructuring cuts.
- Employee-owned with no external shareholders
- State of Decay 3 in alpha phase
- Closed beta planned before the end of the year
- Release set for 2027 on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5
- Launching on Game Pass
Creative Freedom And Structure
The studio retains full creative control over its projects after the restructuring process.
"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. State of Decay exists because millions of players have made that choice over the years, and we’re dedicated to honoring their trust."
Philip Holt, Studio Head at Undead Labs
Platform Plans
The upcoming title maintains its multiplatform strategy alongside day-one availability through subscription services.
This structural shift ensures that the development team can direct all future decisions inward, eliminating corporate friction and prioritizing direct community engagement. Fans eagerly awaiting the next installment of the survival franchise can look forward to testing the game well ahead of its official launch window, as testing phases approach rapidly on the calendar.
The closed beta is scheduled to begin before the end of the year, giving early testers an official preview of the title while it remains in its current alpha phase of development.
