# State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Splits From XBOX

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-06 16:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 5.95

## Executive Summary
Undead Labs, developer of State of Decay 3, is splitting from Xbox as part of a broader sale of studios.

## Intelligence Brief
Undead Labs and the developers of Hellblade are being sold, resulting in the State of Decay 3 developer splitting from Xbox. While the studios are being sold, the identities of the buyers remain mysterious.


Coverage from Insider Gaming, GameSpot, and Windows Central emphasizes that State of Decay 3 may no longer be destined for Xbox Game Pass. However, DSOGaming reports that State of Decay 3 and Senua will not be canceled.


Future developments center on the reveal of the mysterious buyers and the final distribution status of State of Decay 3.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Will State of Decay 3 be canceled?
No, according to DSOGaming, State of Decay 3 and Senua will not be canceled.

### Who is buying Undead Labs?
The buyers remain mysterious for now, according to GameSpot.

### Will the game still be on Xbox Game Pass?
Windows Central reports that State of Decay 3 may no longer be destined for the service.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Xbox Game Pass, State of Decay, Developer Undead Labs Splits From XBOX, Senua and State of Decay, Will Not Be Canceled Doom Wolfenstein and Quake Franchises Are Also Safe, State Of Decay And Hellblade Devs Are Being Sold But Buyers Remain Mysterious For Now

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Central | 'State of Decay 3' has more wishlists on Steam than Xbox heavyweights 'Halo' and 'Gears of War' — a masterclass in Microsoft short-sightedness | 2026-07-06 23:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxPRU5IRm5ZREd0ZmxLdmtwZWhOTmlOT3RaYWVDX0FZbTkyZ0VHV3JtS3lZNnFET3hHZnVIUFhWTWcxS3dCY25CQ1VLQkRzOHBlZUFtbW9ST0tuUkxYY2NfV0tsTzNvanNYUXpnZjFlNnFEcUJUR3lzS2dhVDVuck0weHA2RWhuTEQyelNVUmlQUWsxcnF3X1l5RmZZRzVzdDE0b09KVXRtN2tSMS1wbFdsZFhyZ1REbFdVc2lZd2tYYzgzSlRtMmhpeWUwazA?oc=5) |
| Push Square | 'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox | 2026-07-06 23:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxPaVU1NjVHUDV4a0w2Q0piamlLSkdlVXBqRlVseG56aUNTUjF3aUpVQUY4QlByampEMkVMNE5nMEdSc2JQMzN3V1ZpcXhraU5fa3NqOUloRTZWU0tJVVpweFJTMm4wMHA1ZmdJUHdVZWVCdGFwblZwTklhX2hxNTVzNEs2VDFRbS1ueDZlSnAwazZ2Q3BLS05tWHJZX0Vsa1ZQYWYtR0xCWEJQbDUzQmd2TkxkVy1oRWVmTUpMMWZJenZ6dWhwOEJBVXF3?oc=5) |
| PC Gamer | Even Obsidian couldn't escape the Xbox cuts, with losses ranging from a 21-year veteran artist to an engineer who'd only been there 2 months | 2026-07-06 17:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigJBVV95cUxPUFhJM1JsMmd5eG91TGk2X1FCR0tMWFIySHNLc0ZzN2Iydl9CSFdnYVg2ZjBnSXRWWUY1YTlRNHFQM0xUaVR2SmZQSzh3TTdDMHZsTTVZaVlxVEp0ODhibG9MejczYWMyYm5EbXg2MzZOSW5rNXpkUXVMaEFDMmx0VmlxdzBDQVhqeWRVeUpYaFBwTHR3OU1tbEZlSUd2UDhmNjN2ZzJaZjM1NjA1RWpOdE1TZGt6a1BmT2R0ai1kMjV4TzhJVU5DekFWeS1RdFNoVDhfc0FGZFh1MnFGSEZiRGR0bFAzaXVwc1hMM0Y3RXhLUXBSU3RWYzdZbGd0TkpjUnZKOWcxZVB0Zw?oc=5) |
| Insider Gaming | State of Decay 3 May Not Release On Xbox Game Pass | 2026-07-06 13:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFAwcHhBUEdjUmV3dVcxR0NuZG8zMlhMcEdRXzB1YUpFWGw3b0c4cUtrY2lVR0xudVk5bjdrNkJDR1ZkY20yRk5rVXgtSGFfMXdZTldmdHpCUmE2ejEtdm45T2dLbzJOS2t2dGMw?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Xbox officially divests a studio that released 0 games in 8 years | 2026-07-06 13:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxPQzRSQ3V4M01NQklsYTN0NWlHOEtpSnVMNEltWTFQblBuS1V2aHJkVlpuaTRaZU1vOHEwbjFmX3NDNlFxY3Y1ZlluLVFOcE84elpqb2R3ZjZ6TGpVMU1VWHo4azRXeHB0ZkV3ZUlMMG5peFgtWTZwSTE0XzU1cmRUdjR1SE9Zdw?oc=5) |
| DSOGaming | Senua and State of Decay 3 Will Not Be Canceled, Doom, Wolfenstein and Quake Franchises Are Also Safe | 2026-07-06 13:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxOc3ZnUnlyV05qZWNrU1c2ajdock1NR3J6VE1xam9kOWtFNlJPaHdJY2dFcU5PSFk0UVZ3VzRzRVQzSnhDSms4bXdWOWJtejFZNjdwdTZOR1llcFFXQUl3OW9zdGRaWkMxNjRUb0xpcUhUQjNYQlgwc1FQNDRabzUxSnZoa01tV1MySnJOXzNodEpTazR3TmQ2ckxRbGk3ME1vS1lPUjhFVWUwRjBvZW1oZVpQNVdUM0h2S0RKX2k1U0c0TlJQVl9TUlM3cw?oc=5) |
| Windows Central | State of Decay 3 may no longer be destined for Xbox Game Pass | 2026-07-06 13:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNd3hXQXNONl94cDN6aTduQnlpcmFtY2lCMnJncjlhTVgzV245TDZGdDM2Wk9HMS1XdlBYRFpLZXEyNkdGdG04WFdZWjI3YmlOalFpaTcwdnJLekxQX3o2X1JFZXBISUVHdnNRS0lKX0phaXYzRzJyNHN0bXJJMmpOakRQN21jbVcyUDRPSy1UX2ZmczNwWm5MRDhyd0REMGZsUFdlR21qdm9oQXlyRFJ5bTVEYnlZOFhEMXpTYUc4cWd1bkRVQnQ2WGNxZlYwZw?oc=5) |
| GameSpot | State Of Decay And Hellblade Devs Are Being Sold, But Buyers Remain Mysterious For Now | 2026-07-06 13:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOUS12aHdnQ3poZVVaalVjXy1XSU84Y2RPWTd1dXBfYTJDTGxzdi13N1M0dGUxVWcyakdrcUlZOTN6b0xjQnlnY01fSTQ1anBoR3BqWWg0MGtlN2o2SnVPR3JIaThBYVMxTjYyU1hXTW5iQTZHY0xJRm11MHZvQ2N6Qm44WnJVbnN0VW00ekhJNkpxbmZ2eHY2eWppUjVQT0pVa0tTS1BkU3RiNkFaaWJQYXk2V1dha1JtMzNkbg?oc=5) |
| Insider Gaming | State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Splits From XBOX | 2026-07-06 13:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxQYW9OY0VMZHZPeHI4ZkhNbkhMSmxIakt5TC1MRGhVVDZtSmM1ZTdIcW1QUjB6MHBpUzJaMS1SSGo2NDFxS1FuaGpZZTFQT2hqejZNdlNJRXN5T0luYk1vcHU3YnBsZXFKVTh4Ui1ZQzRWa1c5RVRQbHVqZnZFRmR4SW1Eb2tkMUd0dm4w?oc=5) |

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