State of Decay 3 Already Has a Leg Up on Dying Light: The Beast in One Regard

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Even though we’re yet to see the light of day with State of Decay 3, the anticipation for the upcoming zombie game seems to be growing dimmer, as more and more zombie-themed games are taking center stage. For instance, Killing Floor 3 has just been released, while Dying Light: The Beast is about to debut. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that State of Decay 3‘s prospects are dwindling.

Currently, it’s uncertain when exactly State of Decay 3 will debut, but with the approaching release of Dying Light: The Beast, a formidable rival is poised to enter the market first. Dying Light: The Beast currently ranks high in anticipation for zombie games, as it brings back the original character, Kyle Crane, from the franchise. Despite the excitement surrounding this upcoming game, State of Decay 3 maintains an advantage over its competitors in one aspect: it will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day-one, while Dying Light: The Beast is not.

State of Decay 3 Being a Day-One Xbox Game Pass Launch Already Gives it a Massive Boon

When Does Dying Light: The Beast Come Out?

  • August 22, 2025.
  • The game will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Although the game, Dying Light: The Beast, will initially be playable on Xbox consoles, not debuting as a Day-One Game Pass title might limit its reach to a broader audience. However, it’s likely that the game will eventually join Game Pass, and previous titles have seen success due to launching directly onto this subscription service. Given the increasing excitement around Dying Light: The Beast, one can speculate that its release could be more successful if Game Pass subscribers were able to play it as well.

State of Decay 3’s Game Pass Launch Makes it the More Accessible Zombie Title for Xbox Users

It’s worth mentioning that while State of Decay 3 has much to offer, there’s one significant drawback regarding its audience reach. Like previous installments in the series, State of Decay 3 is only planned for PC and Xbox Series X/S, leaving out PlayStation 5 users. This omission might limit its full potential, but being part of Game Pass makes it an attractive choice for gamers debating which zombie games to explore next. With Dying Light: The Beast on the horizon, it’s exciting to see what other zombie titles will follow suit in the near future.

At this point in time, it’s anticipated that the release of “State of Decay 3” will happen around 2026. This could lead to a situation where a player might be seeking a fresh zombie game experience and find themselves considering “Dying Light: The Beast“, alongside “State of Decay 3“, and possibly other similar games in the genre. If “Dying Light: The Beast” isn’t part of Game Pass by then, “State of Decay 3” would likely be the more attractive option, particularly for those aiming to secure the best value.

State of Decay 3 was announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase.

The Wait for State of Decay 3 Has No End in Sight

It’s uncertain when State of Decay 3 will be launched, but we can expect some positive updates in the near future. Potential platforms for this announcement could be major gaming events such as The Game Awards, which are still scheduled for this year.

Following the absence of “State of Decay 3” in last month’s Xbox Games Showcase, the lack of updates has grown ominously quiet. On a positive note, it appears that the game managed to dodge Microsoft’s recent layoffs, which is at least encouraging. At this point, the fate of “State of Decay 3” remains uncertain, but its potential inclusion in Xbox Game Pass would be quite advantageous.

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2025-07-25 02:04