Major update22 Oct 2024Update 38 - Legacy AwaitsSo 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. 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 develo…
A Collection of Quality of Life Improvements 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 Tweaks · You 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 surv…
Seasonal Special - Return of the Holiday Hats & Ugly Sweaters! 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. · The Candy Stripe Pom-Pom & the Candy Cane Ug…
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 an…
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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. Sooner or later the wasteland is going to throw y…
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, u…
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…
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! 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…
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! 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…
The Forever Communities update is here! · 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…
It's our first ever Free to Play weekend, bringing you the time-limited opportunity to play State of Decay 2 from your Wishlist, completely free! (BTW, check out our refreshed Fan Kit , especially if you stream!) Starting Thursday May 19th at 10am and continuing until Monday the 23rd at 10am PT, you have plenty of time to explore base-building mechanics and flex your combat skills against the z…
We’ve given our three original maps a graphical overhaul! Drucker County, Meagher Valley, and Cascade Hills all look better than ever. · The arid landscape of Drucker County is even more unique. Featuring red rocks, a dusty-yet-clear sky, and drier climate. · Meagher Valley received new distant vistas, fresh terrain painting, and foliage updates. Look for deciduous trees along the river valley!…
We’re making the world merry this holiday season with a new update designed to brighten up your nights! Enclaves across the map are stringing up lights, turning themselves into beacons of warmth and cheer, while the zombies are visibly shrinking into the darkness. · We’ve added five new holiday hats that pair excellently with our existing holiday sweaters. · Providence Ridge has received a visu…
Our latest quality-of-life update includes a variety of gameplay and user-experience improvements, as well as our traditional dollop of Halloween-themed items and outfits! You can read through the full patch notes for all the details, but here are a few of the standouts: · We added three new Halloween masks, and brought back old favorites from previous years. · We made a major improvement to th…
Welcome Home to Trumbull Valley The Homecoming Update brings the story of State of Decay back to where it all began: the idyllic community of Trumbull Valley . This map has appeared twice before in the game’s history, but never before has it been this gorgeous, this detailed, and this full of places to search and loot to find. Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll discover in the Homecoming Up…
Blood Plague has Taken Over The landscape of State of Decay 2 has changed. The next map you move to will be peppered with new and improved outposts, but to claim them, you must first defeat the plague hearts whose influence now spreads across the map. Many of you have already spent some time in this new world by participating in our Public Test Realm on Steam, and it was your feedback that help…
Welcome to the Public Test Realm Do you dream of influencing your favorite zombie survival game? Do you love getting your hands on new features before anyone else and making them better? Do you secretly wish you could be a QA tester? Join the Public Test Realm , the open beta for State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition , open now! The Life And Times of Playtesting We are continuing active developm…
Toward Brighter Days Welcome to the latest update for State of Decay 2! Winter isn’t done with us yet, but we can take heart from the ever-lengthening daylight that foretells the coming rebirth of spring. We’re still hard at work improving the game in ways big and small. This update expands your options for recruiting new community members, adds mouse-and-keyboard support for Xbox players, brin…
Shambling Through the Snow Winter is upon us, at least in our neck of the woods. The temperature is dropping, and darkness arrives earlier and earlier each day. In response to the encroaching night, here’s a special mid-month content update full of cozy outfits for your survivors to wear. It also includes some useful gear to help you fight off any threats lurking in that darkness. Holiday Sweat…
A Lethal Shade of Winter As the nights grow longer, the darkness seems to grow deeper and more terrifying. For many of us, this provides a fine excuse to seek out the warm glow of a fire (or at least a light bulb). However, if you’re the type who faces danger with bravado, reveling in every surge of adrenaline... well, this update is most especially dedicated to you, my friend. Read on, if you…
A Celebration of Fear 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 and weapons for your survivors! As our special treat for you, the Swine & Bovine Apron and Mask set is available for a limited time only. This horrifying outfit is a twisted reinterpretation of our favorite in-gam…
Howdy there, buckaroo! Last month, we mentioned that we had exciting stuff on the way. Now it’s time to share what we’ve been working on! Here are some highlights: · Customizable Difficulty: You can now adjust your game difficulty using three separate aspects: Action, Map, and Community. This lets you tune your experience to better match what you’re looking for! · Open Range Pack: This new West…
This month’s update brings back one of our earliest content packs, which has been out of circulation since March. But if you’re thinking that means “nothing new to see here,” then we’re glad to say “Keep reading, my friend,” because this returning pack includes some serious upgrades! Go Bag Gets Bigger Our returning Go Bag Pack adds 3 brand-new items to the collection of weapons that was last a…
An Important Request Before we get to this month’s in-game headlines we’d like to ask for your help. Undead Labs, in partnership with the American Red Cross, urges you to donate blood. By giving blood, you give a bit of yourself to help save a life. The blood supply is critical. Blood cannot be saved or stockpiled. Now more than ever, your donation is needed. Visit StateOfDecay.com/RedCross tod…
We hope you enjoyed celebrating the two-year anniversary of State of Decay 2 with us last month. You might think that after a party like that – not to mention the release of the mighty Juggernaut Edition just a few months ago – that the entire dev team might opt to just sleep in... but NOPE! Instead we’re back with another exciting content update! This month we’re debuting a BIG new feature des…
Celebrate With Us! This month, State of Decay 2 turns two years old ! To mark the occasion, we’ve created a content pack full of items that celebrate the history of the State of Decay franchise. Some are specifically drawn from our past, while others are brand new to the game. We thank all our players, from those of you who’ve been with us from the first days of our apocalypse to the folks just…
This update is a return to form after the massive release of Juggernaut Edition! It includes the new Pawn Shop Pack at the Bounty Broker and a host of other fixes and tweaks, including: · A fix to address invisible zombies in multiplayer and the dreaded Error 3 disconnects. · A massive overall increase to weapon durability, muzzle brakes that improve durability, and a free one-time repair for a…
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