2024-12-21 15:11 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
I am super excited about State of Decay 3. The first two games find the perfect balance between survival, exploration, and base building in a way few other games do. State of Decay 2 even had years of free updates, making it one of the most supported games the genre has ever seen. That's all come to an end now, though, so all we can do is wait for the sequel. Well, unless you've never played State of Decay 2 and have $3 going spare, that is. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: State of Decay 2 is one of the greatest zombie games, and now's the time to buy State of Decay 2 receives a g
2024-11-27 18:01 UTC · Community Announcements · wonder
Happy Autumn Sale, Survivors! We have a favor to ask. After six years and nearly 40 free updates, we're asking for your nomination in the LABOR of LOVE category. We've never done this before, but since the end of this year also marks the the end of content updates for State of Decay 2, this is the time. In fact, there's no better time to leave your favorite zombie survival sim with a li'l badge of honor! The Labor of Love award is for older games that boast a vibrant community and have continued to create content over the years. Hey that's State of Decay 2! It's a special and bittersweet time
2024-10-22 09:30 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
So Long and Thanks for all the Brains! - In this update we are addressing long-standing issues, introducing various Quality of Life improvements, and permanently unlocking previously gated or seasonal content, such as the Wizard Van and Winter outfits. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/9f3419540745c121da1919fc6971f89b31a3da90.png This is our final update for State of Decay 2, but this is not the end of the journey! We are now shifting all our focus and resources to development of the upcoming third instalment, State of Decay 3. A Whole Collection of New Outfits We’ve packed the world with plenty of
2024-09-05 15:04 UTC · PC Gamer · Elie Gould
Undead Labs, the developers behind State of Decay 2, have announced that the upcoming update for the zombie survival game will be the last one, as the team moves focus towards State of Decay 3... Read more.
2024-07-23 14:36 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
Hey survivors! This update brings exciting new missions to support the American Red Cross (#SummerofSurvival), customizations, new challenges, and more. We're introducing Curveball events with a fresh twist, along with a new control panel to tailor them to your liking. Plus, we've implemented a raft of quality-of-life improvements and major bug fixes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/75c6d06990a917c40d32f9d7e8f7f4f9d2ffecf0.png Red Cross Event The undead may crave it, but survivors desperately need it too! Undead Labs, in partnership with the American Red Cross, urge you to donate blood. By giving
2024-03-26 10:54 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
A Collection of Quality of Life Improvements {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/e7fba171bb2b12f7939831d3944629b7020cb428.png With today's update we are addressing a few issues which have been affecting Players, while also implementing improvements. Here's what we've included: Quality of Life Improvements and TweaksYou now have the ability to deposit your rucksacks at upgraded outposts (Level 2 or higher).There is now a ‘Take All’ action for Containers, for the survivors that need to grab everything and run!There is now a 'Drop Item' action directly from Containers, making it easier to shuffle and tra
2023-12-04 10:22 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
Seasonal Special - Return of the Holiday Hats & Ugly Sweaters! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/a67500c015478fc940550afc890fd6db0541148a.png It’s that time of year, as per tradition simply log in and play State of Decay 2 between December 4th and January 4th and you’ll unlock five holiday hats and five ugly sweaters in your closet. Check the list below for which hats and sweaters you can wear to avoid that apocalyptic chill. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/8d69e2c625124c025f91baaf9e8db0be89ba5b67.png The Candy Stripe Pom-Pom & the Candy Cane Ugly Sweater The Decay Pom-Pom & the Decay the Halls Ugly Swe
2023-10-25 09:24 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
Tis the season for terrible tales and fearsome thrills. So we are bringing back some frightful favourites for your survivors to gear up and prowl the wasteland. No tricks here, only treats with the return of the Halloween themed Scarecrow, Jack-O'-Lantern as well as our Swine & Bovine Apron and Mask and Hockey Masks for a limited time. Every player who logs into the game between October 25th and November 15th will have these outfit items added to their closet, absolutely free! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/c43d232cba015597d82cb0e350adb3dc951045f6.jpg But that’s not all, we have more sinister sur
2023-09-21 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · wonder
Join us today as Geoffrey plays through the new Curveball update! Our Free To Play weekend on Steam and Xbox starts NOW! 75% off, our deepest discount ever, so don't miss out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5804503bbbd39fb48bcead508aeec78c0c27a86e.png
2023-09-18 10:47 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
Overview The very nature of a post-apocalyptic world is one which is unpredictable and often chaotic. The mundane day-to-day of a stable society is now a luxury of the past and in this hostile ever-changing landscape the survivors of the zombie outbreak are required to be ever alert to the changing tides of dangers and opportunities that unfold. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5804503bbbd39fb48bcead508aeec78c0c27a86e.png Sooner or later the wasteland is going to throw your community a curveball! An emerging incident, phenomenon or happenstance that will be to the benefit of your survivors or their
2023-05-10 17:16 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
Overview Every few years, the survivors of the zombie outbreak are reminded that the Blood Plague threatening their communities is constantly mutating and adapting new ways to kill them. Plague Hearts now only seem to act once provoked, sending out zombie hordes to infest sites, spread towards your base, and besiege your community! These Infesting Hordes now create and reinforce Infestations, using them as forward operating bases along the path to your community. When Infestations finally arrive within striking distance of your Home Base, they form Siege Sites, which will grow until they are r
2023-05-02 20:11 UTC · Community Announcements · wonder
Get ready for the latest massive update to State of Decay 2 in Update 33: Heart Attack, launching May 10 and free for all players! Here's a peek at what you can expect in this long-awaited update: Every few years, the survivors of the zombie outbreak are reminded that the Blood Plague threatening their communities is constantly mutating and adapting new ways to kill them. Plague Hearts now only seem to act once provoked, sending out zombie hordes to infest sites, spread towards your base, and besiege your community! These Infesting Hordes now create and reinforce Infestations, using them as fo
2022-11-29 18:38 UTC · Community Announcements · alicia.mccoy
We’re making the world merry this holiday season with a new update designed to inspire staying cozy as you strive to survive! Take a peek below for all that’s in store! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/9bbe6e1ae98d3a1821fdf06923a0daacfa124d6d.png Seasonal Special - Returning Holiday Sweaters & Hats! If you haven’t already earned them, log in and play State of Decay 2 between November 29th and January 31st and you’ll unlock five holiday hats and five ugly sweaters in your closet. Check the list below for which new hats and sweaters you can look forward to rocking this year. The Candy Stripe Pom-Pom
2022-10-17 17:10 UTC · Community Announcements · wonder
A Fearsome Return It’s the time of year when our minds turn to spooky stories and ghoulish delights. And there’s no better way to celebrate than with an array of frightful outfits for your survivors! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/37345a98d348040dbaf63d8f37cceed4ff3d77cb.png As our special treat for you, we’ve brought back the Swine & Bovine Apron and Mask as well as our Halloween themed Scarecrow, Jack-O'-Lantern, and Hockey Masks for a limited time. Every player who logs into the game between October 17th and November 7th will have these outfit items added to their closet, absolutely free! But
2022-08-22 17:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Undead Patrick
The Forever Communities update is here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/29efc4b0b8234aa99a6bfa4c702b7b5b208e31d7.jpg We’ve added the ability to continue playing with a community after completing a Legacy. Characters in your Legacy Pool can now be recruited to active communities via the radio menu. You now have the option to move directly into the home site of your choice when changing maps. The supply locker now supports sorting by type, value, name, and allows you to salvage almost everything. With these new features come new save slots, we now support five save slots! … and that’s just the headl
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