There is something delightfully ironic about zombie games being "live" service. While there has been very little information about State of Decay 3 since it was announced in 2020, new information suggests that the sequel may be released as a live-service game similar to other zombie survival shooters.
Undead Labs, the studio behind the State of Decay series, recently posted a job listing for a Senior Product Owner. The developer is looking for a candidate with experience in live services suggesting that the next installment may be much different than previous titles. The preferred qualification reads, "Experience with online multiplayer, game live services and operations."
Both State of Decay titles featured open-world third-person gameplay with a huge emphasis on crafting and stealth. Unlike titles like DayZ and Days Gone, avoiding zombies - instead of mowing down hordes - is at the core of State of Decay's experience. Players have to manage resources and personnel within their camps to survive.
State of Decay 2 added to the experience and introduced cooperative gameplay with up to three players, admittedly an odd number for such features as opposed to the usual four. Gamers can recruit friends to join their lobbies to assist in completing objectives.