Developer Undead Labs has announced an alpha playtest for the upcoming State of decay 3giving some players a chance to try the game early. State of decay 3 was first announced during an Xbox Showcase event back in 2020, but has been largely silent for the past few years. Now the game is starting to show signs of life as the first alpha playtest approaches, signaling to fans that the latest entry in the zombie survival series isn't too far away.
The State of decay The series is known for its tense brand of survival horror in an open world exploration that places players in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, forcing them to scavenge to survive while building and defending their base from zombie attacks. Originally debuted back in 2013, State of decay has grown into an icon of the co-op survival genre with the release of State of decay 2 during 2018. State of decay 3 finally giving players their first chance to experience its gameplay with this alpha playtest, lifting the lid on the new features and mechanics players can expect to see at launch.
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State of Decay 3 Announces May 2026 Alpha Playtest Registrations
In a new one State of decay 3 Trailer gives Undead Labs fans an update on the game's development, including the announcement of an upcoming closed alpha playtest scheduled for May 2026. In this trailer, State of decay Series co-creator Brant Fitzgerald invites fans who are excited about State of decay 3 to participate in this playtest to provide the developers with feedback on the game as development progresses. Interested fans can sign up to State of decay 3 alpha playtest on the official State of decay website for a chance to participate in the upcoming playtest.
Even if a fan is not selected for this specific playtest, Fitzgerald notes that any player who signs up will have their name remain on the list for future playtests to come throughout the year. Although this means there will likely be other opportunities for interested fans to try State of decay 3 and share their feedback with the developers, it also means that State of decay 3 will not be released in 2026, possibly pushing its release to 2027 at the earliest. For fans eager to get their hands on State of decay 3it sounds like signing up for the alpha playtest is their best bet at the moment.
What the player can expect from May's State of decay 3 alpha playtest, Fitzgerald says he doesn't want to spoil everything, but mentions that 4-player co-op, base building, and combat will be on display for players to test. State of decay 3 will follow State of decay 2s emphasis on community feedback as development progresses, with Fitzgerald echoing this State of decay the series' “Community is Survival” tagline in terms of how seriously the team takes player feedback. As such, it is clear that May's State of decay 3 playtest will be instrumental in creating the game fans have been waiting for for almost 8 years.
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