- State Of Decay 2 revisiting the first game's map in a free update - 24 August 2021
Undead Labs did not come to Gamescom with news on the next game in their zombie survival sandbox series. No, they announced State Of Decay 3 in July 2020 with no information then fell silent on the topic. But Microsoft do have new news on old things. In a free update for State Of Decay 2 , they're revisiting and revising Trumbull Valley, the original map from the original game. Everything old is new again. Or in this case, new again, again. Read more
- State Of Decay 3 has been announced - 23 July 2020
Undead Labs have just revealed the next instalment of their zombie-fest survival horror, State Of Decay 3 . From the reveal trailer it looks like it’s set in a snowy wilderness, complete with scary wolves, and even scarier zombified-wildlife. We also see a lonely lady just trying to get by, aptly armed with a crossbow. Take a look for yourself: (more…)
- Free Copy of Year-One Survival Edition - 26 November 2019
Undead Labs is coming back to Steam with State of Decay 2! In celebration, and as a "Thank You!" to our loyal Steam players who have patiently awaited this news, all owners of the original State of Decay game are receiving one complimentary copy of the remastered Year-One Survival Edition. No action is necessary. If you own a copy of State of Decay on Steam, your Steam inventory will soon contain a tradeable gift copy of YOSE (including all DLC). This gift is yours to redeem and play forever, or to send to a friend who missed out on the zombie apocalypse. (Note: you may need to exit and restart your Steam Client in order to receive the gift copy.) We invite you to Follow and Wishlist State of Decay 2 to keep up with exciting future news as we get closer to our launch date in early 2020. Thank you for being part of our long-time survivor community, and we can't wait to see you and your f…
- Microsoft may be tinkering with playing Xbox One games on Windows - 26 February 2019
Microsoft may be experimenting with bringing support for Xbox One games to PC, or so suspect cybersleuths poking around in recent test versions of Windows 10. Microsoft have released Windows 10 editions of all their own Xbone games for several years now but if this turns out to be what some suspect, Windows may in future directly support any and all Xbox One games. Maybe. If this is what some suspect. What’s clear is that Microsoft are definitely testing something to do with games for future versions. Definitely a thing. Of some sort. (more…)
- The 20 best survival games on PC - 9 October 2018
We ve been battered by wave after wave of survival romps since Minecraft popularised the genre, with its deadly nights and groaning zombies, almost a decade ago. In its wake, we’ve been introduced to a cavalcade of punishing, persistent environments intent on putting us in an early grave. The masochistic impulse to put ourselves through the wringer for entertainment has spread to RPGs, management games, cosmic sandboxes and more than a few horror games, so even if you don t fancy punching rocks and trees while wandering around in the wilderness, you might still find a survival game to tickle your fancy. (more…)
- Video: 10 State of Decay 2 tips to stay alive - 21 May 2018
If the zombies don t get you in State of Decay 2 , then the boastful barista will. Sure, he brews a mean cup of joe, but his self-confidence is beginning to grate and the community s morale is sinking. This might be the first survival game to be derailed by a braggart with coffee breath. As such it can feel like the world is conspiring against you, so what better time to watch a video of tips and tricks to help even the odds. Not to boast myself (RPS has a high morale community), but it ll make your life easier. (more…)
- Video: Watch us kill zombies (and a few survivors) in State of Decay 2 co-op - 18 May 2018
Zombie survival adventure State of Decay 2 lurches on to PC next Tuesday – though it s out today for those who ordered the Ultimate edition – and Brendan kindly put aside his endless shopping trips to help me test co-op mode. Opt for a multiplayer session and you appear as visiting survivors in the host s game, in this case, Brendan s. You can help said host progress their story and bring home whatever loot you find, but it s also fine if you just want to go for a jolly in the countryside and deck deadheads in tandem. (more…)
- State of Decay 2 wants to take a vote on who should lead us - 8 April 2018
The first State of Decay game sold 4.5 million units. Did you know that? For sure I would have guessed wrong by three million units. But that’s not to say it didn’t deserve that attention. Building a functioning society post zombie-apocalypse and getting an incredibly layered series of management tools and interpersonal squad dynamics to work in such an entertaining way is no small accomplishment. The original game’s DLC dabbled in what could be, but a true sequel has been what I’ve been waiting for. (Also I maybe ruined my settlement way too late in the game by accidentally betraying and murdering most of my fellow survivors and I was too prideful to start again. Get off my back. I just love betrayal sooooo much.) (more…)
- Steam summer sale: our giant recommendations list - 23 June 2017
The Steam summer sale is in full blaze . For a while it even blazed so hot that the servers went on fire and all the price stickers peeled off the games. Either that or the store just got swamped with cheapskates looking for the best bargains. Cheapskates like you! Well, don t worry. We ve rounded up some recommendations – both general tips and some newly added staff choices. Here are the things you should consider owning in your endless consumeristic lust for a happiness which always seems beyond reach. You’re welcome. …
- Steam summer sale: our giant recommendations list - 22 June 2017
The Steam summer sale is in full blaze . For a while it even blazed so hot that the servers went on fire and all the price stickers peeled off the games. Either that or the store just got swamped with cheapskates looking for the best bargains. Cheapskates like you! Well, don t worry. We ve rounded up some recommendations – both general tips and some specific staff choices. Here are the things you should consider owning in your endless consumeristic lust for a happiness which always seems beyond reach. You’re welcome. …
- State Of Decay 2 Announced, Adding Co-op - 13 June 2016
State of Decay developers Undead Labs today announced a sequel to their community-building zombie apocalypse survival game, coming to Windows 10 in 2017. The big feature for State of Decay 2 is online co-op, letting up to four players join up to romp around the end of human civilisation. Between this and Dead Rising 4’s announcement , it has been a good day for co-op zombiefun. Have a look at SoD2: …
- State of Decay 2 confirmed, arriving 2017 - 13 June 2016
Another rumour confirmed: State of Decay 2 has been announced at Microsoft's E3 conference (which has been unusually heavy on the zombies). As is tradition, you'll venture into a zombie-infested, multiplayer world, tasked with ensuring your own survival and "exploring your own unique story in a world that remembers the choices you make". However, you'll also need to ensure the survival of others no lone wolfing, thanks. State of Decay 2's settlement-building tools are noticeably improved. The overall look is also much, much prettier than the original, which shambled its way through Steam Early Access in 2013. Pegged to arrive 2017, State of Decay 2 is another Universal Windows App, meaning it's "Windows 10 and Xbox exclusive".
- State of Decay contractor filled game with hidden dongs - 11 March 2015
State of Decay is full of dicks. In the process of upgrading the textures for the upcoming State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition, developer Undead Labs found masses of man-shafts hidden in the game's art. "Some of our contractors worked a ridiculous amount of genitalia into the background," Undead Labs' senior designer Geoffrey Card told XBLA Fans . The towering total of tadgers aren't visible in the game itself—nor, it seems, in the PC version. The up-ressed textures of the game's improved special edition, however, brought the phalluses into focus. Undead Labs was not aware of the textures in question until they began the process of exporting textures for State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition, and they are not visible in the original edition of State of Decay," a Microsoft representative told Game Informer . "Undead Labs is no longer working with the contractor in questio…
- The Steam Holiday Sale starts today! - 18 December 2014
The Steam Holiday Sale is here! For the next fifteen days, take advantage of huge saving throughout our store on thousands of games. Check back often to take advantage of new deals every 12 hours. Vote in the Community’s Choice to help decide what games get an even deeper discount! In addition, more than a hundred games and apps will be Featured Deals throughout the sale, which rotate every 24 hours. Today's Featured Deals include: * Dark Souls II - 63% off; * Metal Gear Solid V – Ground Zeroes - 33% off; * Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth - 40% off; * Total War: ROME II – Emperor Edition - 75% off; * Sniper Elite 3 - 50% off; * Euro Truck Simulator 2 - 85% off; * State of Decay - 75% off; * Space Engineers - 50% off; * Rocksmith 2014 - 66% off; Participating in the 2014 Steam Holiday Sale will also earn you exclusive Holiday Sale Trading Cards. Collect all 10…
- The Steam Exploration Sale Day 3! - 28 November 2014
For the next six days, take advantage of huge savings throughout the Steam store on thousands of titles. Plus, discover new and recommended games on your personalized Exploration Sale page here . Check back each day for new Daily Deals. Today’s Featured Deals Include: * Garry's Mod - 75% off; * Left 4 Dead 2 - 75% off; * Europa Universalis IV - 75% off; * Batman™: Arkham Origins - 75% off; * Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag - 50% off; * Next Car Game: Wreckfest - 50% off; * Endless Legend - 50% off; * State of Decay - 75% off; * Dark Souls™: Prepare To Die™ Edition - 75% off; The Steam Exploration Sale runs from now until 10AM Pacific Time, December 2nd. Complete information on Daily Deals and other special offers can be found on Steam.
- Microsoft Studios Publisher Weekend - 28 August 2014
Enjoy deals on the entire Microsoft Studios catalog during the Microsoft Publisher Weekend ! Save 50% or more on Rise of Nations , Age of Mythology , State of Decay , and Age of Empires . The Microsoft Studios Weekend begins August 28th at 10AM PST and ends September 1st at 10AM PST.
- Midweek Madness - State of Decay, 66% Off - 5 August 2014
Save 66% on State of Decay during this week's Midweek Madness*! The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world. You choose where to make your stand, designing and fortifying your home base, performing daring raids for food and ammunition, and rescuing other playable survivors with unique talents. “Decay belongs in the pantheon of great modern zombie games alongside Valve’s Left 4 Dead series and Telltale’s Walking Dead episodes.” 8.9 – IGN “State of Decay is one of the most cohesive, terrifying and engaging open-world games I've ever played.” 8.5 – Polygon *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time
- Notes, 6/18/15 - 19 June 2014
Sorry, everybody - I was on a plane with broken wifi. But the eagle has landed along with the patch notes: Lifeline: Fixed instances where players were only getting credit for rescuing 8 or less soldiers. Zombies no longer disappear if a siege finishes while you are away from the base. Fixed Words of Encouragement bonuses that weren't being applied during Radio Calls for assistance after stamina depletion if you've exited the game and then continued. Fixed a bad character reference with a small text change. Shortened Sasquatch's overblown and silly name. Fixed power lines that were not lining up correctly and horizontally sticking out in the. Fixed church crosses that weren't loading in correctly and appeared as black. Fixed instances where the players were getting stuck on a wheelchair sign near the supermarket. Fixed cameras going through the wall of the building near the Landing Zone…
- Notes, 6/18/15 - 19 June 2014
Sorry, everybody - I was on a plane with broken wifi. But the eagle has landed along with the patch notes: Lifeline: Fixed instances where players were only getting credit for rescuing 8 or less soldiers. Zombies no longer disappear if a siege finishes while you are away from the base. Fixed Words of Encouragement bonuses that weren't being applied during Radio Calls for assistance after stamina depletion if you've exited the game and then continued. Fixed a bad character reference with a small text change. Shortened Sasquatch's overblown and silly name. Fixed power lines that were not lining up correctly and horizontally sticking out in the. Fixed church crosses that weren't loading in correctly and appeared as black. Fixed instances where the players were getting stuck on a wheelchair sign near the supermarket. Fixed cameras going through the wall of the building near the Landing Zone…
- Notes, 6/5/14 - 5 June 2014
Lifeline: Allow refugees to recycle in lifeline after a full cycle of refugees - once you've met everyone and either rescued them or...otherwise, the game will start from the top of the list so that the game can continue. Important persons should no longer become 'Away From Home' and will stay at the base. Removed a problematic issue preventing Cho from acknowledging successes once she was at your base. Fix for 'fainting' before the first siege. Fainting should now be impossible until after that siege is over. Death is death. Removed access to an area in the port we didn't intend to be playable area. (There was an area in the port in the NW area of the map, where you could climb over a wall next to the crane and run around in a small zone and eventually hit some invisible walls. Borrrrrrrrring.) Vehicles should now be repaired by advanced Workshops post siege. Eldridge's post-rescue sce…
