State of Decay 3 is unlikely to come out before 2026

Xbox insider Jez Corden, in a recent Xbox Two podcast, projected a 2026 release for State of Decay 3. While Undead Labs initially aimed for a 2025 launch, Corden suggests an early 2026 debut is now more likely.

Corden indicated the game's development is further along than publicly perceived, though he offered no specifics. This news may disappoint fans, yet it's a more positive timeline than previous speculation pointing to a 2027 release.

June's trailer highlighted intense gun battles with zombies and Mad Max-style post-apocalyptic vehicles. The game's narrative will unfold years after the apocalypse, focusing on human survivors establishing and defending settlements against the undead.

State of Decay 3 is slated for PC and Xbox Series consoles; its predecessor launched in 2018.