State of Decay · SoD 3 news
Playtests
Alpha now, beta later, waitlist open
Short answer
playtest.stateofdecay.com. First waves small, aimed at SoD 2 veterans, expanding through the year. NDA likely. Feedback is the job.
What they opened
April 2026: playtest sign-ups. June: Patzelt said people are already in an alpha and having a blast (his words). More waves promised.
If you get in
Play the base loop, not the screenshot. Note beds, pathing, inventory, co-op sync, nest clarity. Send the form. Do not leak; it burns waves for everyone.
If you don’t
SoD 2 Juggernaut is still the school. This pre-wiki is for you.
Related
- SoD 3 status (2026)Still coming. Studio in motion.
- SoD 3 unknownsStill a lot of blank paper
- Misfitz vs the valleyLevi on base, Kane on the road
- June 2026 gameplay revealXbox Games Showcase — in-engine
- The 2020 announcementA trailer before a game
- Unreal Engine 5Not the old SoD 2 stack