Gaming insider Jez Corden, on a recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast, hinted at a potential 2026 release for State of Decay 3. While Undead Labs initially aimed for a 2025 launch, Corden suggests an early 2026 release is now more likely.

He assures fans that development is further along than previously indicated, though specifics remain undisclosed. While this news might disappoint some, it's a more positive outlook compared to earlier speculation of a 2027 release.

June's trailer offered a glimpse into the game's Mad Max-inspired post-apocalyptic setting, showcasing intense zombie gunfights and vehicular combat. The narrative will focus on human settlements battling the undead years after the apocalypse.

State of Decay 3 is slated for release on PC and Xbox Series consoles. The last installment in the series debuted in 2018.