Undead Labs is lining up a closed beta for the upcoming State of Decay project, with a target date set before the end of 2026 as part of pre-release testing. Alpha playtests have been ongoing since May, with feedback guiding improvements to combat, movement and cosmetics.
Creative Director Kevin Patzelt says the alpha will expand toward a broader closed beta with more players over time. The effort will stress-test untethered multiplayer and the game’s largest map to date.
Access will be broadened incrementally in the coming months, with opportunities to participate and wishlist availability on Steam as the team gears up for a 2027 release across Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Largest map and untethered multiplayer testing
The project’s largest map yet will be used to stress-test untethered multiplayer and refine core systems ahead of launch.
From alpha to broader access
Ongoing alpha playtests since May have informed improvements to combat, movement and cosmetics across platforms.
