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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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📍 Where it landed

Reports indicated that Undead Labs and State of Decay 3 were at risk of closure or cancellation. Microsoft reportedly planned to seek a buyer for the studio to avoid a shutdown.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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🌍 Cross-language spread

Newsylist detected this story across 3 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 29, 19:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jun 29, 21:18 UTC · Adrenaline
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 29, 21:20 UTC · Multiplayer

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The brief

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.

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