State of Decay 3 · Facts
Showcase 2026
First real gameplay look
Short answer
Xbox Games Showcase, June 2026: first proper gameplay trailer. 2020 was a concept they did not want to show that early.
Also: xbox showcase · gameplay trailer
What we know
Studio talk: the 2020 trailer was a Word-document era ask from Microsoft. Features in that old trailer are not a promise. 2026 used in-game footage.
What to do
Watch 2026, not 2020, if you want a picture. Still not a guide.
Don't
Don't write a SoD 3 wiki from the 2020 trailer.