State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Splits From XBOX
Undead Labs, the developer behind State of Decay 3, has officially separated from Xbox amid a broader restructuring involving studio divestments.
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The brief
Undead Labs is no longer part of the Xbox studio structure. Alongside this move, coverage indicates that developers behind Hellblade are also being sold. The specific identities of the buyers involved in these transactions remain unconfirmed.
Reporting from Insider Gaming, GameSpot, and Polygon emphasizes that Undead Labs has not released a game in eight years. Analysts and outlets are currently focused on the logistical implications for upcoming titles like State of Decay 3.
Future developments hinge on the final status of State of Decay 3's release platforms. Coverage does not yet specify whether the title will remain on Xbox Game Pass following this divestment.
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Quick answers
Is Undead Labs still owned by Xbox?
No, the studio has officially split from Xbox.
Who bought Undead Labs?
The identity of the buyer remains mysterious according to current coverage.
Will State of Decay 3 be on Game Pass?
It is currently uncertain if the game will release on the platform.
Coverage (7)
- 'State of Decay 3' has more wishlists on Steam than Xbox heavyweights 'Halo' and 'Gears of War' — a masterclass in Microsoft short-sightedness Windows Central · 78d ago
- 'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox Push Square · 78d ago
- Even Obsidian couldn't escape the Xbox cuts, with losses ranging from a 21-year veteran artist to an engineer who'd only been there 2 months PC Gamer · 78d ago
- State of Decay 3 May Not Release On Xbox Game Pass Insider Gaming · 79d ago
- State Of Decay And Hellblade Devs Are Being Sold, But Buyers Remain Mysterious For Now GameSpot · 79d ago
- Xbox officially divests a studio that released 0 games in 8 years Polygon.com · 79d ago
- State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Splits From XBOX Insider Gaming · 79d ago
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