Sep 05, 2024 - 14:38
By wccftech.com

State of Decay 2 Is Getting a Final Update Soon; Developer Will Then Focus on State of Decay 3

Yesterday, Undead Labs announced that State of Decay 2 is set to receive a final free update soon, its 38th since the game's launch. After that update, the Seattle-based developer will focus solely on the development of State of Decay 3. Update 38 will fix some long-standing bugs, add a few quality-of-life improvements, and, more importantly, it will permanently unlock all seasonal content.

Here's an excerpt from the official FAQ posted on the game's website:

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Q: Is this the end of State of Decay 2? What’s changing?
A: The next update, Update 38, will be the final content update for State of Decay 2, but it is not the end! Whether you’re an owner or you play on GamePass, the game will continue to be available. We just won’t be creating new content or supporting the game after Update 38.
Q: Why is now the time to stop updating State of Decay 2?
A: After careful consideration, we have decided to focus on making State of Decay 3 the best it can be for all of you.
Q: Will my [insert preferred feature or bug here] be fixed/implemented?
A: We listen to your feedback on support tickets and the Wishlist, but we can’t get to every suggestion. Rather, our goal is to implement those changes and fixes that help the most players, in an effort to make the game stable and fun for years to come.
Q: Will this affect my saved game(s) or saved communities?
A: No, your saved games and/or communities will not be affected. You will be able to keep playing normally for the foreseeable future.
Q: Are you sunsetting State of Decay 2?
A: No. We are stopping content development and developer support for the title. The game will remain available on all existing platforms and for all owners, and included with GamePass subscriptions.
Q: Will bounties continue to cycle?
A: Yes, the bounty packs from the Bounty Broker will continue to cycle automatically. You can see that schedule here.