5 – State of Decay 2
Release date: May 22, 2018 (Windows Store), March 13, 2020 (Steam) | Platforms: PC, Xbox One | Developer/Publisher: Undead Labs/Xbox Game Studios | Payment model: Buy2Play – €29.99 | Website: State of Decay on Steam
What is State of Decay 2? The survival game places you in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. You barricade yourself in a safe hideout, but must always go in search of resources and food and explore the surroundings infested by the undead.
You join forces with other players in State of Decay 2 to act together. Teamplay is important. Together, you try to survive as long as possible.
This is the online factor: You don’t have to face the undead alone with NPCs. You can invite up to three more players to your game and proceed together.
This is what reviews say: Current ratings on Steam are at 69%. Criticism is directed at the network performance, bugs, and the limited freedoms of teammates. For instance, they cannot open containers. However, the atmosphere and the underlying survival gameplay with battles against creepy undead are convincing.
This is how the game is developed further: The DLCs Daybreak Pack, Independence Pack, and Heartland have already been released, bringing new modes and content. They are part of the Juggernaut Edition, which you can purchase on Steam. Further updates are regularly released that not only fix bugs and address balancing issues but also bring content like the loan houses.
