Head of Xbox Game Studios Believes in State of Decay 3. Development is Going "Very Well"
Despite the prolonged absence of official details about State of Decay 3, work on the ambitious zombie action game from Undead Labs is in full swing.
According to the head of Xbox Game Studios, Craig Duncan, development is progressing "very well." Internal sources at Xbox are pleased with the production pace and the quality of the current builds.
I think the PR department will just kill me if I give you a direct answer. So I'll say this — over the last six to eight months, I've visited Undead Labs several times. And I've played a lot of State of Decay 3. The project is truly evolving, and we believe in the potential of this series.
Previously, Microsoft considered the possibility of releasing the game in 2025, but something didn't go according to plan. Also, many insiders are skeptical that the game could be released this year, as the developers need more time for polishing.
State of Decay 3 is no longer positioned as a mid-tier project. Following the success of the second installment, the Undead Labs team has significantly expanded, and the game itself is being developed as a full-fledged blockbuster (AAA-level) on the Unreal Engine 5.