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State of Decay 3 Ditches Game Pass
6 Jul
Summary
- Undead Labs' State of Decay 3 may not launch on Game Pass.
- New ownership is sought for Undead Labs and its projects.
- Game Pass has seen subscriber decline and price increases.
Undead Labs, the studio behind the anticipated State of Decay 3, is reportedly moving to new ownership. This significant shift means the zombie survival sequel might not be obligated to launch on Xbox Game Pass, diverging from previous titles. This development comes amid broader changes within Xbox, including significant staff layoffs affecting thousands across the company.
Sources indicate that the new entity taking over Undead Labs will be unveiled later this summer. While funding for State of Decay 3 is expected to continue, the new ownership agreement reportedly does not include mandatory Game Pass inclusion.
This news arrives as Xbox's Game Pass service faces challenges, including a decline in subscribers and recent price increases. Reports suggest the service has shed millions of subscribers following substantial price hikes last October, though Microsoft has since adjusted pricing. The exact current subscriber count for Game Pass remains undisclosed.
