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Undead Labs spent eight years as an Xbox studio and still didn't make State of Decay 3
As Xbox cuts ties with Ninja Theory, Compulsion, and Double Fine, Undead Labs' case is the worst but not the only case of mismanagement
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· Jul 8, 2026
After 8 years and no new releases, Undead Labs' biggest contribution to Xbox is the tech it leaves behind
After 8 years and no new releases, Undead Labs' biggest contribution to Xbox is the tech it leaves behind
Rock Paper Shotgun
· Jun 30, 2026
State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs
Microsoft may close State of Decay developers Undead Labs as part of Xbox's imminent hewing back of projects and livelihoods, with Elder Scrolls studio Bethesda and World of Warcraft creators Blizzard also facing significant layoffs in the course of what an anonymous insider has called “the biggest single cut series for Xbox. To put that quote in context, the company laid off around 1900 Microsoft gaming workers back in January 2024. Xbox unions are even now haggling with management to protect jobs or at least, ensure decent severance packages for anybody affected by the margin-boosting cull. Read more
Polygon
· Jun 30, 2026
Xbox might close State of Decay studio Undead Labs, report says
State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs is in danger of being shut down or sold off by Xbox. The gaming giant is preparing significant layoffs.
IGN
· Jul 6, 2026
Undead Labs Reportedly Won't Be Required to Bring State of Decay 3 to Xbox Game Pass After Microsoft Sale
As Undead Labs continues development on State of Decay 3 under new ownership, it sounds like the zombie survival sequel won't be required to be on Xbox Game Pass.
TheGamer
· Jul 8, 2026
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC Has A Secret XV3 Teaser
Xenoverse 2's final DLC has a literal peek into the future, as well as teasing Trunks' role in XV3.
DualShockers
· Jul 6, 2026
State of Decay 3 Might Not Be on GamePass, and XBOX is Fine With It
Undead Labs is under new ownership, and it doesn't owe XBOX GamePass access to State of Decay 3.
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Related coverage for "Undead Labs spent eight years as an Xbox studio and still didn't make State of Decay 3": https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9TQrTUmNtXVtPpGpqQrdC.jpg — After 8 years and no new releases, Undead Labs' biggest contribution to Xbox is the tech it leaves behind . Rock Paper Shotgun — State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs. Polygon — Xbox might close State of Decay studio Undead Labs, report says. IGN — Undead Labs Reportedly Won't Be Required to Bring State of Decay 3 to Xbox Game Pass After Microsoft Sale. TheGamer — Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC Has A Secret XV3 Teaser. DualShockers — State of Decay 3 Might Not Be on GamePass, and XBOX is Fine With It