State of Decay 3 Kicks Off Alpha Playtests This May
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Undead Labs has announced that the first alpha playtest for State of Decay 3 will begin in May 2026 on PC, with sign-ups currently open via IGN South Africa.
Undead Labs is officially opening the gates for its next big survival project. According to IGN South Africa, the developer has dropped an announcement video for State of Decay 3, confirming that the very first alpha playtests are set to roll out in May 2026. Players on PC can head over to the official sign up page right now to register for a chance to get in early. While the initial test phase is locked to PC, the full release is slated for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
For those who have spent years tracking this sequel, this alpha announcement marks a major milestone. The third installment in the third person franchise promises to lean heavily into what made the series a cult favorite. Players will once again have to scavenge, fight off hordes of the undead, and build sustainable communities out of the wreckage of civilization. Survival management has always been the heartbeat of this series, and seeing how Undead Labs evolves those mechanics for current generation hardware is going to be fascinating.
Opening up early testing to the community also signals a shift toward more transparent, player driven development. As gaming continues to evolve into a connected, live service ecosystem, letting players touch the code early helps developers iron out bugs and fine tune community features before launch. If you want to see how the next evolution of zombie survival is shaping up, make sure to check out the details on IGN South Africa and secure your spot in the queue.
Tags: State of Decay 3, Undead Labs, PC Gaming, Xbox Series X|S, Alpha Playtest
Original article: IGN South Africa