State of Decay 3 Confirmed for PS5 and PC at Launch

By Sakib Khandokar, Lead Analyst Published Aug 8, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC 1 min read

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State of Decay 3 Confirmed for PS5 and PC at Launch

State of Decay 3 is officially scheduled for a 2027 release across PlayStation 5 and PC, marking a shift for the series which was previously expected to be an Xbox exclusive. The announcement follows the latest update from the Xbox Games Showcase, confirming the expansion to additional platforms at launch.

Quick Facts

Platform availability: PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox.
Release window: 2027.
Developer: Undead Labs.

The upcoming title continues the series' focus on zombie settlement survival. While the project was initially revealed by Xbox, the scope has now officially broadened to include Sony's current-gen hardware at launch, allowing players to access the game on their preferred platform without waiting for a later port.

Specific details regarding the gameplay loop and exact launch timing remain limited, though the project is now confirmed to be in active development for the 2027 release window. Players can expect the game to modernize the established settlement survival mechanics found in previous entries.