Undead Labs Goes Independent, State of Decay 3 Still Alive

Undead Labs has split from Xbox to become an employee-owned independent studio, but State of Decay 3 is still in development.

Did you hear the news? Undead Labs, the studio behind State of Decay, has officially parted ways with Xbox and is now an independent, employee-owned developer. But before you panic about the fate of State of Decay 3, the studio has confirmed it's still in development.

So what exactly happened? Undead Labs separated from Xbox, meaning it's no longer a first-party studio under Microsoft. Instead, it's now owned by its employees. That's a big shift, and it's not every day you see a studio go independent like this.

For fans, the immediate question is: what about State of Decay 3? The studio has made it clear that the game is still being worked on. That's reassuring, especially since the game was announced back in 2020 and we haven't seen much since. But at least we know it's not canceled.

Going independent means Undead Labs has more control over its own destiny. Employee ownership can be a great thing—it often leads to a more passionate and invested team. But it also comes with challenges, like funding and publishing. We don't know the details of the separation, but it's a bold move.

For now, all we can do is wait for more news on State of Decay 3. The studio is still working on it, and that's what matters. Will it still come to Xbox? Will it be multiplatform? Those questions remain unanswered, but we'll keep you posted.

What do you think about Undead Labs going independent? Are you excited for State of Decay 3? Let us know in the comments!