Undead Labs has unveiled the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming open world zombie apocalypse survival game, 'State of Decay 3'. The reveal took place during the Xbox Game Showcase 2026, held in the early hours of the 8th (KST).

The title was first announced in 2020, but remained largely under wraps until a trailer was shown at the 2024 Xbox Showcase. This marks the first time actual gameplay footage has been released, alongside a confirmed 2027 launch window. Undead Labs stated that the trailer was captured entirely in-engine, with no pre-rendered CG.

According to the official Xbox channel, the trailer highlights core series elements such as base building, scavenging for supplies, and combat against zombie hordes. The playable area is approximately four times larger than the single map featured in the previous entry, 'State of Decay 2', and players can explore the entire world freely from the start. Combat has also been expanded, with the addition of a second attack button (Quick Attack and Power Attack) to allow for more varied tactical responses.

A new threat, 'Plague Nests', has been introduced. These dungeon-like enemy strongholds feature dynamic behaviors that change with each encounter, escalating the threat level in response to player actions. The game supports up to four-player online co-op, utilizing a shared-world system where multiple players can asynchronously move between worlds and manage up to three bases.

'State of Decay 3' is scheduled for release in 2027. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Xbox on PC), cloud, and PS5, and will be included in Game Pass at launch. This marks the first time the series will be released on PS5. The game is currently available for wishlist, and alpha playtest sign-ups are open on the official website.