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State of Decay 3’s 2020 Trailer Was Just a 3-Page Document
Imagine standing before a massive crowd in 2020, revealing a cinematic masterpiece of a survival game, only to admit six years later that your “masterpiece” was actually just a three-page Word document. That is the startling reality Undead Labs just shared regarding State of Decay 3.
The gaming industry is no stranger to early reveals, but the latest confession from Undead Labs takes “premature” to a new level.
Studio head Philip Holt recently confirmed that Stare of Decay 3‘s 2020 debut trailer, complete with that memorable zombie deer, was produced by Blur Studio before a game team even existed.
Fast forward to 2026, and a playable Alpha is finally on the horizon, giving fans their first real look at the survival mechanics they’ve been waiting nearly a decade to touch.
👉 READ ALSO: How to Sign Up for the Alpha Playtest
The Truth Behind the State of Decay 3 2020 Reveal
In a recent interview with Sunny Games, Philip Holt revealed that when that snowy cinematic trailer dropped years ago, the game didn’t actually exist. Development hadn’t even started.
The studio faced massive pressure during the 2020 Xbox Showcase to show something. The result was a pre-rendered concept while the team was still figuring out the basics.
How to Join the May 2026 Alpha?
The good news is that the State of Decay 3 Alpha is set for May 2026, and you can sign up for it now.
This test focuses heavily on 4-player co-op stability and the revamped base-building mechanics. You can sign up through the game’s official site.
Game Pass or Wait?
There is no official price yet because pre-orders haven’t gone live.
Since this is a first-party title, it hits Xbox Game Pass on day one. If you want to play the Alpha or the final release, the subscription is your safest bet while we wait for the final pricing details to surface.
Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."
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