Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5
Rumors suggest Undead Labs, the developer of State of Decay 3, may face closure or sale amid impending Xbox layoffs.
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Reports indicate that Undead Labs, the developer behind State of Decay 3, could be shut down or sold by Microsoft. This development follows the recent revelation that the game would be released for PS5.
Coverage from GamingBolt, PlayFront, Insider Gaming, Windows Central, and Push Square emphasizes the precarious state of the project. Windows Central notes that the game has had trailers and an alpha despite now facing potential cancellation.
Future developments depend on whether Microsoft proceeds with the reported layoffs or pursues a sale of the studio.
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Quick answers
Which studio is reportedly at risk?
Undead Labs, the developer of State of Decay 3.
What options are reportedly being considered for the studio?
Microsoft may either sell Undead Labs or face the studio's closure.
What other platforms was State of Decay 3 revealed for?
The game was revealed for PS5 weeks prior to these reports.
Coverage (6)
- Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Just Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5 Push Square · 2h ago broke it first
- State of Decay 3 Developer Could Face Closure With Impending Xbox Layoffs GamingBolt · 4h ago
- State of Decay 3: Microsoft plans to sell Undead Labs or face closure PlayFront · 4h ago
- Report Claims State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Could Be Shut Down Insider Gaming · 4h ago
- Xbox has been promising 'State of Decay 3' for years — and now it faces cancellation, despite its trailers and alpha. What are we even doing here? Windows Central · 4h ago
- Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5 Push Square · 4h ago broke it first
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