Overview
- Undead Labs announced Friday that alpha playtests will begin in May, with registration now open on the official State of Decay website.
- The first builds will feature four-player co-op, new base-building and resource strategies, and heavy combat.
- Sign-up requires an email and a linked Discord account plus a short survey, and the initial wave has limited slots.
- The studio plans multiple testing windows throughout 2026 and says selected players will be contacted as it uses Discord and YouTube feedback to guide changes.
- First revealed in 2020 and shown again in 2024, the project has no release date, with outlets reporting Xbox Series X|S and PC targets and expected Game Pass availability still unconfirmed.