State of Decay 3 Breaks Xbox Exclusivity, Launches on PS5 in 2027

State of Decay 3 breaks Xbox exclusivity with a PS5 launch in 2027. The map is four times larger than State of Decay 2, built on Unreal Engine 5.

State of Decay 3 Breaks Xbox Exclusivity, Launches on PS5 in 2027

State of Decay 3 is coming to PlayStation 5, breaking Xbox exclusivity for the franchise. The game targets a 2027 release on Xbox Series S|X, PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass.

Gameplay debut at Xbox Games Showcase 2026

Undead Labs revealed the first gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. The studio calls it the next major evolution of their zombie-survival series.

  • Map size: roughly four times the size of a single State of Decay 2 map
  • Engine: Unreal Engine 5
  • Settlements: up to three settlements

The map is roughly four times the size of a single State of Decay 2 map. Players can build up to three settlements. The game introduces Plague Nests as a dynamic evolution of the plague threat.

Combat expands with more melee options and varied zombie behaviors. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5, delivering higher visual fidelity.

State of Decay 3 targets a 2027 release. No pricing has been announced.

The game marks a shift for the series by launching on PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox and PC. State of Decay 2 was exclusive to Xbox and PC.

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