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Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Just Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5
Push Square • • technology
Key Points:
- Undead Labs, developer of State of Decay 3, is reportedly seeking alternative funding as Xbox considers closing multiple game studios due to financial cutbacks.
- Xbox Games Studios teams are working seven-day weeks to manage Microsoft’s cost reductions and explore potential sales of studios to third-party buyers.
- Other studios potentially affected include Double Fine Productions, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory, with some studios possibly being spun out as independent entities to save jobs.
- Despite recent positive previews of State of Decay 3 and interest from the gaming community, Undead Labs faces uncertainty, though it may be well-positioned to find a new publisher.
- Xbox has not officially commented on these reports, but significant layoffs are expected even for studios that remain open amid efforts to streamline the business.
