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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.
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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
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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
Kotaku
· Jun 23, 2026
The Studio Behind A 2025 Xbox Showcase Surprise Just Went Bankrupt
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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.
Niche Gamer
· Jul 6, 2026
Stylish action roguelike game 7 Trials announced
The Devil Within: Satgat developer Newcore Games has announced 7 Trials, a stylish new action roguelike set in the boundary between life and death. 7 Trials is in development for Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, though a release date wasn’t announced. “We’re thrilled to finally share 7Trials with the world,” said game [] Source
Polygon
· Jul 6, 2026
All Xbox studios remaining following mass layoffs and restructure
Here's what we know about every studio remaining at Xbox following the company's mass layoff announcement.
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Related coverage for "Xbox might close State of Decay studio Undead Labs, report says": Rock Paper Shotgun — State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs. 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 . Kotaku — The Studio Behind A 2025 Xbox Showcase Surprise Just Went Bankrupt. IGN — Undead Labs Reportedly Won't Be Required to Bring State of Decay 3 to Xbox Game Pass After Microsoft Sale. Niche Gamer — Stylish action roguelike game 7 Trials announced. Polygon — All Xbox studios remaining following mass layoffs and restructure