The status of State of Decay 3 is a big mystery at the moment. While the game is still confirmed to be in development, it's been five years since it was originally announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. With the most recent Xbox Games Showcase last month coming and going without any sign of State of Decay 3, many eager fans are still left waiting in the dark.
However, there is a silver lining for those who are in the market for a fresh zombie-killing experience. There are several major zombie titles, like Dying Light: The Beast and House of the Dead 2: Remake, slated for launch in the coming weeks, but there's one title that is available right now: Killing Floor 3.
Grounded 2 is a Proving Ground for State of Decay 3's Multiplayer
State of Decay 3 may be a ways away, but hopeful fans should keep an eye on Grounded 2 because of the special relationship between the two.
Killing Floor 3 Might Be the Perfect Game to Help Curb That Zombie-Killing Craving Ahead of State of Decay 3
Killing Floor is a Very Different Experience From the State of Decay Series
Although both games deal with zombies, the Killing Floor series is an in-your-face first-person shooter, while State of Decay has maintained a formula focused on third-person survival. So, Killing Floor 3 is far from the same gameplay as State of Decay 3 is bound to have, but it could be a great option to keep one occupied until the anticipated threequel is finally here.
Also, Killing Floor and State of Decay have their own unique takes on the concept of zombies in general. Killing Floor 3 is a fun leap for the franchise, as it's set in the year 2091, with players working to fight against the Horzine corporation's massive Zed hordes. The setting and lore give Killing Floor 3 more of a sci-fi edge, and while that may not appeal to every State of Decay fan, it might actually be the perfect way to experience a fresh take on what the zombie genre can be. The State of Decay franchise takes a more traditional approach to what a zombie apocalypse might look like, and while it's a great formula, Killing Floor 3 could keep things fresh for fans of the genre.
Killing Floor 3 is Bare-Bones Now, But Not for Long
- Killing Floor 3 launched on July 24.
- Developer Tripwire Interactive has already released its year-one roadmap.
Right now, Killing Floor 3 has received mixed reviews, mostly due to the game's small offering of content. Thankfully, this likely won't be the case for long, though, because its predecessor received years of strong post-launch support. On the bright side, since there is less content at the moment, it could actually be the perfect way for newcomers to ease into the game ahead of its planned updates.
The setting and lore give Killing Floor 3 more of a sci-fi edge.
State of Decay 3 and Killing Floor 3 Are Both a Long Time Coming
- State of Decay 2 was released in 2018.
- Killing Floor 2 came out in 2016.
The wait for Killing Floor 3 may have been a little bit longer, but both threequels have been long-awaited by their fans. Despite the different approaches to gameplay, this is a common ground that both Killing Floor and State of Decay players share. As of now, State of Decay 3 is still in the shadows, so fans of the series might get some enjoyment and comfort from experiencing a newly released zombie game that has been anticipated for a long time.
State of Decay 3 is set to be a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch.
Good news about State of Decay 3 will hopefully pop up sometime this year, but only time will tell. In the meantime, fans in search of a unique zombie story may find Killing Floor 3 well worth the time.
- ESRB
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- Developer(s)
- Undead Labs
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
