The status ofState of Decay 3is 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 ofState 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,likeDying Light: The BeastandHouse 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.
Killing Floor is a Very Different Experience From the State of Decay Series
Although both games deal with zombies,theKilling Floorseriesis an in-your-face first-person shooter, whileState of Decayhas maintained a formula focused on third-person survival. So,Killing Floor 3is far from the same gameplay asState of Decay 3is bound to have, but it could be a great option to keep one occupied until the anticipated threequel is finally here.
Also,Killing FloorandState of Decayhave their own unique takes on the concept of zombies in general.Killing Floor 3is 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 giveKilling Floor 3more of a sci-fi edge, and while that may not appeal to everyState of Decayfan, it might actually be the perfect way to experience a fresh take on what the zombie genre can be.TheState of Decayfranchisetakes a more traditional approach to what a zombie apocalypse might look like, and while it’s a great formula,Killing Floor 3could keep things fresh for fans of the genre.
Killing Floor 3 is Bare-Bones Now, But Not for Long
Right now,Killing Floor 3has 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 giveKilling Floor 3more of a sci-fi edge.
State of Decay 3 and Killing Floor 3 Are Both a Long Time Coming
The wait forKilling Floor 3may 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 bothKilling FloorandState of Decayplayers share. As of now,State of Decay 3is 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 3is set to be a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch.
Good news aboutState of Decay 3will hopefully pop up sometime this year, but only time will tell. In the meantime, fans in search of a unique zombie story may findKilling Floor 3well worth the time.
