After nearly six years of updates, State of Decay 2 will receive its final update later this year, as confirmed by Undead Labs. The studio is shifting its focus to State of Decay 3, which was first teased in 2020. A new trailer for the third installment was released in June, hinting at its development progress and the next stage in the franchise’s evolution.
Undead Labs reflected on the journey of State of Decay 2, emphasizing their dedication to improving the game with new modes, maps, and features, all in response to player feedback. Over the years, the game has seen numerous updates that addressed wishlist requests, fixed bugs, and introduced quality-of-life improvements. The studio expressed their gratitude for the community’s support and love for the game.
The final update for State of Decay 2, known as Update 38, will address longstanding issues and bring more quality-of-life changes. Additionally, all previously gated or seasonal content will be unlocked permanently for all players. This update marks the conclusion of major development for the game, wrapping up Undead Labs’ efforts to refine and expand the player experience.
Undead Labs also clarified that State of Decay 2 will remain available for purchase and play even after the final update, but no new content or bug fixes will be introduced. Once Update 38 is released, the studio will close the game’s support system, ending the acceptance of bug reports. Players are encouraged to report any remaining issues they want addressed before the final update goes live.
With State of Decay 2 development concluding, Undead Labs is focusing on State of Decay 3, which they describe as the “next evolution” of the franchise. Though details about the third game are still limited, the studio aims to create the best zombie survival simulation in the series. As resources shift to this new project, fans can expect more updates on State of Decay 3 in the near future.
