The Beta for Undead Labs’ upcoming survival horror game, State of Decay 3, is set to be announced soon, though the first wave will only be available on PC.
The development team recently shared an update on the official State of Decay 3 Discord server (via IdleSloth84_ on Twitter/X), revealing that it is putting the finishing touches on the Beta build. Patrick from Undead Labs said players should expect more information over the next few days regarding the exact timing of the upcoming test.
The team also reminded interested players to sign up for the State of Decay 3 playtest through the official registration page. However, console players will have to wait a little longer before getting their chance to participate. According to Undead Labs, the first round of the Beta will be PC only, following the same approach used for the game’s earlier Alpha playtest. The studio confirmed that console access will be expanded in the future, although it hasn’t provided a specific schedule in this regard. Those who’re interested in participating should make sure they’ve already signed up for the playtest.
State of Decay 3 completely removes the tether system used in State of Decay 2. Instead of being required to stay within a set distance of the host or one another, all four players can travel anywhere on the map independently, allowing one player to manage the base while others clear infestations, scavenge for resources or pursue different objectives. The survival horror game also introduces a true shared world multiplayer system. Rather than joining a host’s save, players create a shared game where everyone belongs to the same community. Any member of the group can log in and continue progressing the settlement even if the other players are offline, with progress no longer tied to the original host.
State of Decay is set for release in 2027 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC.
