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State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2

Undead Labs
•May 22, 2018•
ESRB: Mature
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PCXbox One
7.5
IGN Rating

7.4

283 Ratings
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17 hrs

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32 hrs

Story + Sides

134 hrs

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32 hrs

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State of Decay 2 Guide

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State of Decay 2 Review

7.5
Review scoring
good
State of Decay 2's survival RPG struggle against zombies is fun thanks to strong combat and fear of permanent death but repetitive and buggy, especially in co-op.
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Dan Stapleton
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Summary

In the multiplayer zombie survival game State of Decay 2, build a lasting community, working with other players or solo to overcome challenges while exploring your own unique story in a world that remembers the choices you make.
Content Rating
ESRB: Mature
Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB
Developers
Undead Labs
Publishers
Microsoft
Franchises
State of Decay
Features
Online Co-Op Multiplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere
Initial Release
May 22, 2018
Platforms
PCXbox One
Genres
Action

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State of Decay 2: Homecoming Update Turns a Linear Map Into an Open World
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021 - Return to Trumbull Valley, again.
State of Decay 2Joe Skrebels
17
State of Decay 2: Homecoming Update - Story Trailer1:33
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021 - Get a look at the new weapons, bases, and map area coming to State of Decay 2 in the upcoming Homecoming DLC.
State of Decay 2
State of Decay 2 Devs Apologize for 'Nazi Punching' Trait Issue
Feb 27, 2021
Feb 27, 2021 - Changes in game design altered the implication of an older character trait.
State of Decay 2Joseph Knoop
69
State of Decay 2's Xbox Series X/S Optimizations Are Now Available
Dec 6, 2020
Dec 6, 2020 - This update also adds Lethal Difficulty and the Stay Frosty Pack.
State of Decay 2Adam Bankhurst
93
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Nov 14, 2019
Nov 14, 2019 - We rank the best Xbox One exclusives based on IGN score.
Rare ReplayMatthew Adler
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Watch the Trailer for State of Decay 2's Biggest Expansion Yet1:49
Jun 9, 2019
Jun 9, 2019 - Story and gameplay trailer for the Heartland expansion for State of Decay 2, from Microsoft's Xbox briefing at E3 2019.
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State of Decay 2: Heartland Expansion Is Available Now
Jun 9, 2019
Jun 9, 2019 - Two brand new stories.
State of Decay 2Adam Bankhurst
5
State of Decay 2 - Choose Your Own Apocalypse Trailer
0:30
Mar 27, 2019
Mar 27, 2019 - State of Decay's free "Choose Your Own Apocalypse" update is available now on Xbox One and Windows 10.
State of Decay 2
State of Decay 2: Choose Your Own Apocalypse Update Arrives Later This Month
Mar 12, 2019
Mar 12, 2019 - Welcome to the Dread Zone and Nightmare Zone.
State of Decay 2Adam Bankhurst
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