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Update 36 - Quality of Life ChangesMar 26, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsA Collection of Quality of Life Improvements {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/e7fba171bb2b12f7939831d3944629b7020cb428.png With today's update we are addressing a few issues which have been affecting Players, while also implementing improvements. Here's what we've included: Quality of Life Improvements and TweaksYou now have the ability to deposit your rucksacks at upgraded outposts (Level 2 or higher).There is now a ‘Take All’ action for Containers, for the survivors that need to grab everything and run!There is now a 'Drop Item' action directly from Containers, making it easier to shuffle and transfer personal items around.This action has also been added to Vehicle Storage (Trunks)You can now remove weapon attachments from selected ranged weapons in the Supply Locker without needing to equip them first.The Zombie Trappers and The Cannibals enclaves can now appear once per map (instead of once per community).Minor Bloater improvements: The VFX and damage of the gas burst are better matched, so it no longer looks and feels like you were damaged unfairly.To compensate the Bloaters will now also try to get slightly closer to your survivor before exploding.Better completion counter on Curveballs with objectives. e.g. Under the Weather and Missing a Few Bolts will now read 0/3 deposits instead of 0/1 three times.A minor change that allows more characters to potentially get the Blood Plague Survivor trait.Expansion of new randomly generated character names and nicknames added to the pool when creating a new survivor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/af1cb8af0af6cac7fa029590e8c69fca619f177d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/7ffc89244ba543d5db70071f9f4f1186c564fee6.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/201f38d99a7c8a02713c243f63ed8031e79e638c.png Black Heart Curveball Tweaks It’s been mentioned that the Black Heart can be too dominating on a community, especially when it rolls early, so we made some adjustments to make it feel more balanced and less punishing.The Black Heart Curveball will now only appear after 6 days have passed (or 2 when moving maps)The Black Heart Toxic Miasma effect will stop dealing damage sooner (at a higher health threshold), rather than right down to a slither of health remaining. Damage per tick stays the same.Damage V/O added when taking toxic damage to give additional warning, while also feeling more realistic.Improved VFX for Black Heart Plague MiasmaReduced the fuel drain speed for the Black Heart Thick Miasma effect.Reduced the growth speed for the Black Heart Growing Dominion effect.Balancing changes to the fire resistant Black Heart Zombies (slower, and cause less sickness/plague build-up per attack) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/b8af6ba53997b5e3a8855f0a19dc8ed5ad9ed317.png BUG FixesTrumbull Valley CLEO mission edge case fixed. Previously it was possible to end the mission without getting the CLEO device, and then be subsequently unable to get it.Fix for a crash when attempting to access CachedCommunity after shutdown.Sentinel Mutation Cur...Update 35 - Season's Eatings!Dec 4, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsSeasonal Special - Return of the Holiday Hats & Ugly Sweaters! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/a67500c015478fc940550afc890fd6db0541148a.png It’s that time of year, as per tradition simply log in and play State of Decay 2 between December 4th and January 4th and you’ll unlock five holiday hats and five ugly sweaters in your closet. Check the list below for which hats and sweaters you can wear to avoid that apocalyptic chill. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/8d69e2c625124c025f91baaf9e8db0be89ba5b67.png The Candy Stripe Pom-Pom & the Candy Cane Ugly Sweater The Decay Pom-Pom & the Decay the Halls Ugly SweaterThe Nightmare Pom-Pom & the Holiday Nightmare Ugly SweaterThe Snowflake Pom-Pom & the Blue Snowflake Ugly SweaterThe Light Pom-Pom & the Reindeer Lights Ugly Sweater {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/e67d8f008816603ea4e39bb325756cb32da82b94.jpg AND… Limited Edition - Bringing Back Some Favourites! In case you missed out the first time these were released, we are bringing back some vintage gifted outfits of the past! Again, simply log in between December 4th and January 4th and check them out in your closet now! Green Cattleman Hat - Named for it’s distinctive, traditional crease.Anniversary Logo Ninja Hoody - "You see somebody wearing an outfit like that, you just know they're a troublemaker." -- Alan Gunderson, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.Age of Empires II Ninja Hoody - So... archers or cav?Sea of Thieves Outlaw Vest - Set sail for adventure. Arr! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/6639d072db9db555e34732f184432877045a8690.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/eaffa5db37d6189e89fa8edaa1669e61b7232ad2.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/ebac9aa63581529f77b6eebdf028958a9233e1a0.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/bddf9b8dd18ab2cd576357bafb49dbf589bda7d6.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/9286316730121c8b6c04fe64b0956fd2fe611413.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/8bd4900d7f5820f7dccc4003a4317fb5a356fa80.jpg Even More Outfits - Mysterious Broadcast ECHO LAB FREIGHT PROTOCOL ACTIVATED - New loot hunting mission will reveal supply crates full of precious cargo, including some new outfit items and variants! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/fffafb052dd97115e6c1b864cfcdeab4b30a59fe.png NEW - Gamblers Hat - Wide-brimmed and perfectly paired with an ace of spades.White Gambler Hat - Are you feeling lucky?NEW - Outback Hunter - Offers protection from the harsh outback conditions, not so much from zombie bites though.Leopard Outback Hunter - Unleash your wild side!NEW - Fedora - Previously associated with prohibition era gangsters, jazz musicians and now survivors of a zombie apocalypseIvory Fedora - Keep your friends close but your enemies closerBlue Shark Hoodie - You won’t be out of your depth when hunting and scavenging in this. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/f1cc5f9e2c701f79e2c8568426bd29ea86d218d8.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5e32b5f2ed86a04efa3ab5a256506f564167f1c7.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5b9dc7fc49e5b07c89652095389e876f7fa62cff.png A New Curveball - Influx of Meds Influx of Meds is a new b...Update 34.1 - Creep it RealOct 25, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsTis the season for terrible tales and fearsome thrills. So we are bringing back some frightful favourites for your survivors to gear up and prowl the wasteland. No tricks here, only treats with the return of the Halloween themed Scarecrow, Jack-O'-Lantern as well as our Swine & Bovine Apron and Mask and Hockey Masks for a limited time. Every player who logs into the game between October 25th and November 15th will have these outfit items added to their closet, absolutely free! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/c43d232cba015597d82cb0e350adb3dc951045f6.jpg But that’s not all, we have more sinister surprises lurking in the dark! New Outfits! Gear up your survivors and bring down Zombies in style with some new outfit variants as you trick or treat in the apocalypse! Some variants will be given to you upon logging in and some will require a bit of looting to earn… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/a34a32e8b31ef2341db4d853c983917b52d2a40f.jpg Gifted Outfit Variants…Al's Livery Taxi Hat: Proudly driving the Valley for almost a century!... So, take up the reins and continue Al's legacy!Raven Black Pirate Jacket: Damnation seize my soul if I give you quarters, or take any from you.Jolly Roger Buccaneer Bandana: Even pirates, before they attack another ship, hoist a black flag.Teal Kraken Hoodie: Bioluminescence is underrated!Barbarossa Red Buccaneer Bandanna: The pirate will sink you with a kiss, steal your heart and sail away. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/13fe948a7de0c37f9518cbdfe5c3d540bd705533.jpg Outfit Variants placed into loot…Spiroil Mechanic Coveralls: In pretty good condition if you disregard the oil stains.Navy Pirate Jacket: We'd be alright if the wind was in our sails...And we'll all hang on behind...Dirty Bird Trucker Hat: Express your love for your favourite brand of roadside coffeeNinja Lantern Shark Hoodie: In the darkness your enemies will only see teeth!Corsair Blue Buccaneer Bandanna: No cause is lost if there is but one fool left to fight for it! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/adc7b62a2d61a4ea9d9b572d94be1c9bf9c4f0b7.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/d0e51dc93bc201feb248dc20f75c3432c0d9039f.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/66d24364b9b2b226320df5bc28edee73a78c3f2b.jpg Latest Changes and FixesA new Curveball has been added called "Outlaws Passing Through" which will award 200 Prestige for completing on time.We have made it a bit more obvious when Curveballs become active on subsequent playthroughs with a banner informing you they will start to appear.Fixed performance issue occurring when Black Heart Curveball is active.NPCs will now lay down in beds when tired, sick or injured.We patched some exploits with the "News Travels" & "A Well-Oiled Machine" Curveballs that were providing an excessive level of benefits! They are still great, just not game-breaking great!Fixed more exploits with loot reappearing after loading back into the game, as well as excessive drop percentages on "Lost Platoon", "Juiced Up" and "High Temperature Z’s".Fixed an issue with the s...Watch the developer play, 1-3pm PTSep 21, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsJoin us today as Geoffrey plays through the new Curveball update! Our Free To Play weekend on Steam and Xbox starts NOW! 75% off, our deepest discount ever, so don't miss out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5804503bbbd39fb48bcead508aeec78c0c27a86e.png Update 34 - CurveballSep 18, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsOverview The very nature of a post-apocalyptic world is one which is unpredictable and often chaotic. The mundane day-to-day of a stable society is now a luxury of the past and in this hostile ever-changing landscape the survivors of the zombie outbreak are required to be ever alert to the changing tides of dangers and opportunities that unfold. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5804503bbbd39fb48bcead508aeec78c0c27a86e.png Sooner or later the wasteland is going to throw your community a curveball! An emerging incident, phenomenon or happenstance that will be to the benefit of your survivors or their detriment. Sometimes Lady Luck will be on your side and a scenario will arise that creates a timed opportunity for your community to take full advantage of, such as finding a lost supply crate, a mutational defect in a group of zombies or simply the boost of having a well-maintained base. Other times more sinister challenges will emerge like a mutational advantage in a group of zombies, hostile raiders appearing on the map or even the Plague Hearts themselves becoming more deadly. The world is changing and you’ll need to stay alert. It’s time to seize the boons and tackle (or avoid) the banes! In this dynamic, changing wasteland, the choices made and opportunities you take will determine your community’s survival or demise. Update Details {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/de72714810aed5ce8b38a372330dbf87b9cc21cc.png Curveballs Curveballs are new events that contain world changing modifiers which can happen at random, or appear as a response to something you’ve done. A Combination of EffectsCurveballs contain up to three different effects, these modifiers will change up aspects of the simulation and come in both Major and Minor variations.Major effects will be very impactful, these are the dominant headliners of the event and are denoted by a star symbol in the effects panel.Minor effects are additional modifiers to accompany the Major, they are not as impactful but certainly spice up the experience.Curveballs are not always one-shot events, they have a chance to reappear and when they do so you may receive a different combination of effects for a different experience, a previously seen minor effect may now be elevated to a major and vice versa. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/e3e9222f3fb2bb13152d9b0a01a0503d14cb6364.jpg What can be affected by Curveballs We don’t want to give too much away, but you can read a few hints below for what you can expect! Zombie & Plague Heart MutationsZombie Curveballs can occur. Whether it’s through a new mutation or symptoms of decay, zombies can now emerge as stronger or weaker by having their damage, speed and resistances altered.Infestations can be a breeding ground for mutations. Zombies may develop weird side effects or behaviours which will require you to switch up your usual strategy.Plague Hearts also have a chance to change over time, for better or worse. Expect the unexpected…Community & Base ChangesSometimes your survivors wi...Update 33: Heart AttackMay 10, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsOverview Every few years, the survivors of the zombie outbreak are reminded that the Blood Plague threatening their communities is constantly mutating and adapting new ways to kill them. Plague Hearts now only seem to act once provoked, sending out zombie hordes to infest sites, spread towards your base, and besiege your community! These Infesting Hordes now create and reinforce Infestations, using them as forward operating bases along the path to your community. When Infestations finally arrive within striking distance of your Home Base, they form Siege Sites, which will grow until they are ready to launch a coordinated assault on your base. These new directed Infestations and Sieges are a more deadly and dynamic threat than you’ve faced before, but can also be controlled with a bit of strategy and grit. Now, your only hope for survival is to push back the Infestations and keep Sieges under control until you’re ready to take out the source of it all: the Plague Hearts. Update Details Plague Hearts Now all Plague Hearts on a given map start out dormant - that is not actively trying to seek out and destroy your Base. However, they don’t remain dormant foreverDormant / awake Plague Hearts each have a unique icon on the map and menusAs you explore Plague Territory, certain actions now raise the alertness of a Plague Heart until it fully “awakens” and begins sending out Infesting HordesAfter a Plague Heart is awakened, it will begin sending Infesting Hordes out to create and reinforce Infested Sites along the way to your BaseAwakened Plague Hearts never become dormant again and must be destroyedDestroying a Plague Heart after it awakens will cause all of its created Infestations to wither over time, losing strength and zombies, until they dissipate on their own {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/050086d2722c172b3acc168d80d709cd90a5d171.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/e36980ed8bc38cd950809684f69091bcf38a4005.jpg Infesting Hordes Awakened Plague Hearts begin regularly launching Infesting Hordes out into the worldWhen arriving at an uninfested location, Infesting Hordes create new Infestations, effectively making an outpost for the HordeWhen arriving at a currently infested location, Infesting Hordes increase the Severity of that Infestation, bolstering it with even MORE zombiesInfestations can also generate Infesting Hordes, though this does lower their Severity as a portion of the zombies pick up and follow a Screamer to a new locationIf a player owned Outpost becomes infested any active benefits are nullified until the infestation is cleared outDestroy an Infesting Horde before it arrives at a destination to slow Infestation growthThe more Noise in your base, the faster Infestations grow and spread to your base - quieter bases take longer for Hordes to locate and reach {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/423da88c02739a46c9f08d8413a6f3e218d26fc3.jpg Infestations Infestations, once created, have a number above them to indicate their Severity LevelHigher Severity Infe...COMING SOON: Update 33May 2, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for the latest massive update to State of Decay 2 in Update 33: Heart Attack, launching May 10 and free for all players! Here's a peek at what you can expect in this long-awaited update: Every few years, the survivors of the zombie outbreak are reminded that the Blood Plague threatening their communities is constantly mutating and adapting new ways to kill them. Plague Hearts now only seem to act once provoked, sending out zombie hordes to infest sites, spread towards your base, and besiege your community! These Infesting Hordes now create and reinforce Infestations, using them as forward operating bases along the path to your community. When Infestations finally arrive within striking distance of your Home Base, they form Siege Sites, which will grow until they are ready to launch a coordinated assault on your base. These new directed Infestations and Sieges are a more deadly and dynamic threat than you’ve faced before, but can also be controlled with a bit of strategy and grit. Now, your only hope for survival is to push back the Infestations and keep Sieges under control until you’re ready to take out the source of it all: the Plague Hearts. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/050086d2722c172b3acc168d80d709cd90a5d171.jpg Check back on May 10 for the update and the full patch notes -- you won't want to miss Heart Attack!Update 32: Season of GivingNov 29, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsWe’re making the world merry this holiday season with a new update designed to inspire staying cozy as you strive to survive! Take a peek below for all that’s in store! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/9bbe6e1ae98d3a1821fdf06923a0daacfa124d6d.png Seasonal Special - Returning Holiday Sweaters & Hats! If you haven’t already earned them, log in and play State of Decay 2 between November 29th and January 31st and you’ll unlock five holiday hats and five ugly sweaters in your closet. Check the list below for which new hats and sweaters you can look forward to rocking this year. The Candy Stripe Pom-Pom & the Candy Cane Ugly Sweater The Decay Pom-Pom & the Decay the Halls Ugly SweaterThe Nightmare Pom-Pom & the Holiday Nightmare Ugly SweaterThe Snowflake Pom-Pom & the Blue Snowflake Ugly SweaterThe Light Pom-Pom & the Reindeer Lights Ugly Sweater {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/22e9ba88c7ef71c189570a099f2154d928f5e358.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/47e6668731a24980a960db848595d05d8b29f7d6.png Limited Edition - New Outfit Variants! We also added a few more outfit variants! They’re the outfits and hats you know and love with a new texture twist. Check them out in your closet now! Five new Winter Beanie variants (Cocoa, Evergreen, Fire, Ice, Snow)Four new Boonie Hat variants (Bugout, Autumn, Urban, Woodland)A new Kraken Hoodie variant (White)A new Shark Hoodie variant (Great White) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/2acb7f993bc7c9bd4c483aee86bd9a62f5665bca.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/009b4339d24014f18be490af877870ae6391088d.png Frosty Bounties In Stock! Starting December 1st, the Stay Frosty pack slides back into the bounty broker’s selection while the Critical Response takes its leave until next year. Be sure to complete your Trifecta Pack bounties before they leave the bounty broker’s store in the new year! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/0970c65709988470d3edeb6908a7ef12c683e48d.png Update 31: Dress to KillOct 17, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsA Fearsome Return It’s the time of year when our minds turn to spooky stories and ghoulish delights. And there’s no better way to celebrate than with an array of frightful outfits for your survivors! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/37345a98d348040dbaf63d8f37cceed4ff3d77cb.png As our special treat for you, we’ve brought back the Swine & Bovine Apron and Mask as well as our Halloween themed Scarecrow, Jack-O'-Lantern, and Hockey Masks for a limited time. Every player who logs into the game between October 17th and November 7th will have these outfit items added to their closet, absolutely free! But of course, that’s not all we have this month. Gather close and listen to what’s at the door... New Outfits for You and Me… Deck your survivors in some new outfit variants to add some flair as you trick or treat looking for valuable resources in the apocalypse! Some variants will be given to you upon logging in and some will require a bit of looting to earn… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/0316376013dec1efbb9796431c2b20b7ba9c3161.png Gifted Outfit Variants… Wheellock Tires Mechanic Coveralls: Sometimes it’s just the brakes. Worked Leather Welding Helmet: Not all mechanics can be cannibals, right? Air Snow White Aviator Helmet: A stark reminder of clipped clouds. Spiroil Trucker Hat: Drain your oil, not your wallet! Greygreen Boonie Hat: Keeps you cool when the world is not. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/55bc52b8ad4dceca0b39dc0e20ed460375d6ba26.png Outfit Variants placed into loot… Little Piggy Towing Mechanic Coveralls: Its cuteness made it a popular merch beyond the valley. Bleeding Heart Aviator Helmet: Spring blossoms that disappear by midsummer. Pink Kraken Hoodie: A popular addition to any good aquarium. Smoothhound Shark Hoodie: Rarely seen, definitely misunderstood. Trumbull County Dress Blue Campaign Hat: Reserved for special occasions and formal events. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/d1ec9d555e97edf243be59200e0e03c5085edb6a.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/6e6465a5075b07da0edce55c2e8589a6c1ef01eb.png Quick Fix Of course you can’t go trick or treating without a bag to collect all your goodies in! Backpacks and rucksacks should no longer float separated from your characters' body! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/ddc1874badefb8c938cfc863d6c2db8fedb4a164.png As seasons change, so do Bounties As the Fearsome Footage Pack returns, we say goodbye to the World War II Pack. And remember: this month is your last chance to grab the weapons and outfits from the Open Range Pack before it leaves circulation. Age of Empires Hoodie Returns Login and play SoD2 between October 17th and November 7th to unlock the Age of Empires themed hoodie. This custom hoodie returns to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Age of Empires! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/8bd4900d7f5820f7dccc4003a4317fb5a356fa80.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/db9872901ffc6aad278aa04d0fdeccb7ab11b381.jpg We’re Here for You Thanks for being here and for playing State of Decay 2. We appreciate your support and your feedback....Update 30: Forever CommunitiesAug 22, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsThe Forever Communities update is here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/29efc4b0b8234aa99a6bfa4c702b7b5b208e31d7.jpg We’ve added the ability to continue playing with a community after completing a Legacy. Characters in your Legacy Pool can now be recruited to active communities via the radio menu. You now have the option to move directly into the home site of your choice when changing maps. The supply locker now supports sorting by type, value, name, and allows you to salvage almost everything. With these new features come new save slots, we now support five save slots! … and that’s just the headliners. Keep reading to learn more about Update 30. Forever Communities When completing a Legacy you now have the option to continue playing with the same community! You can either disband your community, or continue playing after completing a Legacy. Before continuing on with your community, you can choose to send individual characters to the Legacy Pool. Those survivors will remain in the pool and will not be included in your continued community. And yes, you keep your supply locker contents when continuing a community! Legacy Recruitment Your Legacy Pool is now more accessible than ever! Legacy recruitment is here! We’ve added the ability to recruit survivors from your Legacy Pool into current communities. Check your radio menu! Survivors can now be sent to the Legacy Pool at any time. Mark them from the Community Screen, then talk to the marked survivor to send them on their way. Survivors sent to the Legacy Pool take their current inventory with them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/96a0cb0da1f74e913f97b6f1c068ae693e0f9bb2.png A Refreshed Legacy Pool We’ve redesigned the Legacy Pool menu to ease navigation and display more information about your survivors! Mark your favorite survivors to find them more easily! The Legacy Pool now includes filtering by name, leader type, community skills, Legacy count, and favorites. Survivor inventories are now visible in the Legacy Pool. Select a survivor from the Legacy Pool to view their details. Now you can find where your favorite weapons are hiding! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/ac43e1098c59b05ab26807c7fec9a2c48dbe585c.png Supply Locker Improvements We know long-term communities can overflow with loot, so we took a swing at improving the supply locker! The supply locker can now be filtered by name, category, value, and recently added. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5752a2401e78f45aa270a4e164f758ed671b7661.png Facility Mods, Ranged Weapon Mods, and Close Combat Weapons now stack to 99. Salvage (almost) everything! Most items can now be broken down into parts. Go ahead and clean house! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/9cc4ca53845394a8047fba3b70c9c34985026c5f.png Moving Maps and Starting New Communities We’ve added quality of life improvements to map moving and starting new communities! Accidentally skip the perfect survivor when making a new community? Not anymore. We now remember the two previously rolled characters in the charac...Free to Play Weekend!May 19, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsIt's our first ever Free to Play weekend, bringing you the time-limited opportunity to play State of Decay 2 from your Wishlist, completely free! (BTW, check out our refreshed Fan Kit, especially if you stream!) Starting Thursday May 19th at 10am and continuing until Monday the 23rd at 10am PT, you have plenty of time to explore base-building mechanics and flex your combat skills against the zeds. (Don’t worry if that sounds intimidating, there’s a difficulty level that’s right for everyone!) This weekend only, permanently add State of Decay 2 to your library for 66% off, our deepest discount yet. This is the absolute best time to try the game and forge your own destiny in the post-apocalyptic landscape. Mark your calendars and join us for our developer livestream Friday, May 20th, from 3-4pm PT RIGHT HERE on Steam, as well as on Twitch and YouTube to celebrate our anniversary and for your chance to win exclusive swag! If you're trying out the game for the first time, here's what you can expect: you'll play through a tutorial set at an imperiled military camp and then escape in the nick of time to set up your own base on Providence Ridge. From there, you can move your community to any of our five open world maps. f you played the first State of Decay, you will enjoy revisiting Trumbull Valley and seeing how time has changed the landscape -- and the people. Also available during the Free to Play weekend are two standalone modes: State of Decay 2’s story mode, Heartland that has advanced forms of blood plague (blood plague walls and the endgame Gauntlet), and the siege mode Daybreak, that pits a hold-out team of operatives against waves of timed zombie attacks. Not sure where to start? Pay a visit to Cash Beaumont, who will greet you with seasonal, rotating bounties to complete in exchange for hard to find weapons and loot. We also recommend our series of YouTube tutorials. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/41f9acf02b1c7f7912f755749015391e8fa4dd58.jpg We've been updating State of Decay 2 the last several years with over thirty free updates including new maps, modes, and deep systemic changes (based largely in part by player feedback from the Public Test Realm, our open beta on Steam. Find out how to participate here!) With more updates on their way this Summer, there's more now than ever to explore and enjoy. We are excited for you to get the hands-on time with the game you deserve, and hope you discover that you need State of Decay 2 spicing up your life. We don't know when we'll offer a discount this deep again so don't miss out. Have fun and remember, no one survives alone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/105494487b1ce707250059de35a9e68804554067.jpg Update 29: Fields of ViewFeb 22, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsWe’ve given our three original maps a graphical overhaul! Drucker County, Meagher Valley, and Cascade Hills all look better than ever. The arid landscape of Drucker County is even more unique. Featuring red rocks, a dusty-yet-clear sky, and drier climate.Meagher Valley received new distant vistas, fresh terrain painting, and foliage updates. Look for deciduous trees along the river valley!Updated foliage, repainted terrain, and improved rocks are just the start of Cascade Hills' graphical improvements.Players can now set their Field of View. Head to the settings menu to adjust.Heavy weapons now destroys fences. Swing away. … and that’s just the headliners. Keep reading to learn more about Update 29. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/39bad96a6a0d66a4ce6386f6b42e46927782f194.jpg Graphical Overhaul The original three State of Decay 2 maps have all leveled up. Not to be outdone by the newcomers, Drucker County, Cascade Hills and Meagher Valley have received a graphical overhaul. We’ve added new vista elements to each map’s horizon. Look around in each map to take in the fresh views.Foliage and rocks have been replaced with updated versions. Tree and foliage placement has been adjusted to match the surroundings.Skies and nighttime lighting have been adjusted per map. Each map has a unique lighting model and feel. Nighttime brightness has been adjusted to meet Trumbull Valley and Providence Ridge standards.The terrain has been repainted for a more natural look. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/1e1c9af60473ce1a65fb3c8f884a8216a06256f2.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/fe4be7d12577022d0ad86352df8721bb3f8095a3.jpg Heavy Weapons Destroy Fences Heavy weapons can now smash fences. Why wouldn’t they? Swing a heavy weapon near a fence to start the fun. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/1df10f5dbaf1ee6f4aa2f839b0a77330a8f86cd0.jpg Any fence that can be broken by a vehicle can now be dismantled by a heavy melee weapon.Also impacted in the mayhem: Windows, Sign Posts, and a few more props.Note: Despite the name, the Open Range Pack’s Fencing Tool does not destroy fences. Field of View Implemented by popular demand! You can now set the field of view in the settings menu. Go to Settings > Video > Field of View to adjust.Field of View can be set to anywhere between 40 and 100 degrees, with 70 as the default value. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/dc1f4b355f09edf1b97a7fa27f47bf14fa6f1b88.jpg Quality of Life Improvements We’ve also continued our quest to make State of Decay 2 more fun in all sorts of ways, with every single update. Check out the tweaks and improvements below. EnvironmentWe fixed a small hole in the ground northwest of Jurassic Junction in Trumbull ValleyGameplayAxes make sound again when impacting an armored Zombie.The Echo Lab Research Station can once again produce 10 Plague Samples if your community has the Pathology skill, as it should.Gunslinging’s Aim Snap ability no longer removes spread on shotguns. The Aim Snap target will be hit, but the spread is now preserved.The...Update 27: Mask Up!Oct 11, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsOur latest quality-of-life update includes a variety of gameplay and user-experience improvements, as well as our traditional dollop of Halloween-themed items and outfits! You can read through the full patch notes for all the details, but here are a few of the standouts: We added three new Halloween masks, and brought back old favorites from previous years. We made a major improvement to the catapulting-vehicle problem. Dead Plague Hearts now show up on the map and report their contents. You can now fit twice as much stuff into the trunk slots of your vehicles. Zombies now do a better job of spawning indoors before you arrive, and can no longer see through dynamic obstacles. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/4529ab97fe8badadf1f6de04f3fd61c1967336d0.png Mask Up for Halloween! To celebrate the zombies' favorite holiday, we’re adding three new Halloween masks to everyone’s closet! All you need to do is load up your community between October 25th and November 1st, and you’ll automatically receive: Scarecrow Mask — You’ll scare off more than crows with this terrifying mask, designed by the Grim Stitch Factory! Enter to win the real life mask at our contest, here. Jack-O-Lantern Mask — Light up the night with this frightful mask! Hockey Mask — Perfect for scaring horny teenagers at a slumber party! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/77a5220276d0820a6a6150ca9f6995ef24a70b38.png And of course, you can also grab the Halloween costumes from previous years: The Swine and Bovine mask and outfit are unlocked if you play before November 1st. The Cannibal Mechanic mask and outfit and the Skeleton Hoodie outfit are still a part of the Fearsome Footage bounty pack, which returned on October 1st. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/75b4e90c23e493796bd6ddb1d1180f85c5a68f86.png The Footage Got Nine Percent More Fearsome Speaking of the Fearsome Footage pack, we’ve managed to sneak just one more movie-inspired weapon into the collection. The Choppah — “This razor-sharp machete is surprisingly easy to use, making it the right weapon when there's something out there waiting for you.” — Cash Beaumont Lost Weapons Revealed In our previous update, we slipped several new weapons into the general loot tables without any fanfare. For players who are interested, here is the list of weapons that went in last month: M590 Sea and Sky Shotgun — “This naval 590A1 sports anti-corrosion treatments and some nice ergonomic add-ons. Back on the island, I knew a guy who carried one of these. Swore it never let him down.” — Sgt. Kilohana Young Classic SKS Rifle — “It's not the prettiest weapon you'll find, but thanks to its durability and the millions churned out over the past half-century-plus, odds are you'll find one sooner or later.” — Cpl. Maya Torres PPQ M2 — “A modern polymer design with great ergonomics and a finely tuned trigger pull. I carried one of these back when I was in Special Forces, but that's all I'm allowed to say about those days.” — Lt. Nigel Meredeth USC Carbine — “The badass civilian ...Update 26: HomecomingSep 1, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome Home to Trumbull Valley The Homecoming Update brings the story of State of Decay back to where it all began: the idyllic community of Trumbull Valley. This map has appeared twice before in the game’s history, but never before has it been this gorgeous, this detailed, and this full of places to search and loot to find. Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll discover in the Homecoming Update. Read on for more details! New Core Map! Trumbull Valley joins the roster of towns that welcome your new or ongoing community.New Missions! This map includes several new missions ONLY available in Trumbull Valley. Some continue the stories of familiar faces such as Ray Santos and Mickey Wilkerson, while others introduce new storylines to the valley. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/3a9172ea0157cc1acc440ff1641c7200378460cd.jpg New Stuff! By exploring Trumbull Valley you can discover ten new weapons, a dozen new hats and outfits, and an exciting new thrown explosive … all of them unique to this map.New Bases! From the tiny Checkpoint Delta starter base to the massive Farmland Compound, Trumbull Valley offers six new bases for you to claim and make your own.New Bounties! The Trifecta Pack offers 12 new bounties to complete, themed as three collect-them-all sets of matching weapons and backpacks.Game Improvements! You might think that a new map and a new bounty pack is enough for an update, but we’ve been busy with additional targeted improvements as well. We hope you enjoy the new content and improvements in this update. As always, thanks for playing State of Decay 2! — the Undead Labs development team Trumbull Valley, Like Never Before A smaller version of the Trumbull Valley map previously appeared in State of Decay 2: Heartland. The Homecoming Update delivers a full-size version of Trumbull Valley for the core game, reintegrating the Mount Tanner and Fairfield regions to the map. Long-time players can now explore every bit of the area they remember from the first game (and that they’ve been asking for on the wishlist). As part of transforming Trumbull Valley into a core map, we also tweaked the landscape and visuals in many places. This allowed us to add plenty of new sites to scavenge, along with new sights to behold. The Trumbull Saga Continues Here The stories in Homecoming take place after State of Decay 2: Heartland and form part 3 of the Trumbull Saga, a story that began all the way back in the original State of Decay. By exploring the new Trumbull Valley, you can see how this region has evolved since the original game. The landscape shows the impact of key characters, factions, and events of the past two years of the apocalypse. Many familiar faces from prior chapters of this saga return in Homecoming, resulting in the revival of old rivalries … and the birth of new alliances. If you haven’t yet played through the stories of State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition or State of Decay 2: Heartland now’s a great opportunity to brush up on the history of...State of Decay 2 celebrates 10 million lifetime players with remastered mapAug 24, 2021 - PC GamerWe weren't particularly hot on State of Decay 2 when it released, but that hasn't stopped 10 million players from shooting up some zombies and building up their randomly generated zombie-shooting parties. Undead Labs celebrated the milestone by announcing a major new DLC at Gamescom... Read more.Update 25: Plague TerritoryJun 21, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsBlood Plague has Taken Over The landscape of State of Decay 2 has changed. The next map you move to will be peppered with new and improved outposts, but to claim them, you must first defeat the plague hearts whose influence now spreads across the map. Many of you have already spent some time in this new world by participating in our Public Test Realm on Steam, and it was your feedback that helped shape the final version of these features that we’re releasing today. Thank you! Plague hearts now possess the territory around them, requiring you to defeat the heart before claiming nearby bases and outposts. Resource outposts can now be upgraded by spending influence. This increases their benefits and unlocks skill training options. Each map has a new landmark outpost, which allows you to choose one of three powerful options to benefit your community. Survivors can now carry both a primary weapon and a sidearm, opening up new tactical loadout choices. Community skills now share many of their advanced benefits with the entire community of survivors. NOTE: You must move to a new map, change your map difficulty, or start a new community to see the plague territory and outpost upgrade features. Read further for all the details on these features, plus a whole lot more. Plague Territory Plague hearts now project plague territory around them, filling the area with a nasty red mist and making it unfit for human habitation. Plague territory is marked by a deep red splotch on the map. Any site within plague territory has a red icon, indicating that you cannot secure or claim it. To free a site, you must destroy any plague heart that includes that site within its territory. In densely-clustered maps, that could mean destroying multiple hearts. Plague hearts tend to congregate where humans do, so expect valuable bases and outposts, as well as denser neighborhoods, to be covered by plague territory. This change means that defeating plague hearts is no longer just a checklist item you complete before starting your legacy. It’s a day-to-day concern as you plan your community’s expansion. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/0af62a96700da20b040fc717c6bdac0d57462de8.jpg Upgraded Outposts Resource outposts — those that grant an income of food, fuel, or another resource — can now be upgraded to unlock increased benefits and skill training options for your community. Each resource outpost offers a progression of two upgrades, with escalating costs and requirements. The second-tier upgrade doubles the resource income and offers a skill-training action that grants you ready access to strategic skills like Medicine, Mechanics, and Computers. A fully-upgraded resource outpost now offers three units of that resource each day (or more, in the case of Food outposts at higher difficulty levels). Each map now also features a single landmark outpost — a unique claimable site that offers three distinct strategies, each providing a powerful benefit to your community. Some landmark outposts o...Join our OPEN BETA!Apr 29, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome to the Public Test Realm Do you dream of influencing your favorite zombie survival game? Do you love getting your hands on new features before anyone else and making them better? Do you secretly wish you could be a QA tester? Join the Public Test Realm, the open beta for State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, open now! The Life And Times of Playtesting We are continuing active development on the game, from mechanics to features. As developers, we always want player feedback as we make changes. There’s no better way to do that than by hearing from you before those changes even ship. Once you’re in the open beta, you’ll be shown a QR code that links to a survey. The QR code and the button to take the survey are available at all times from the pause screen. You will use that to give us your honest feedback. Be sure to join the developers and your fellow testers in our official Discord. Our primary goal is to make sure we’re creating changes you enjoy, that enhance your gameplay experience. The added bonus is that we get to be more transparent with you about what we’re making and why. Win-win! Introducing Plague Territories, Landmark Outposts, and Upgradeable Outposts We’ve added three new features to enhance the strategic challenge of the game. All three affect the map in ways that won't show up for existing communities, so you must change maps (or map difficulty) to try them out. All new communities will have these features enabled by default. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/3e5cc7e8742fc35d0cae4e9f160909ffb176ed7c.png Plague Territories are infected regions controlled by plague hearts. You cannot claim a home site or an outpost within plague territory until you have defeated the nearby plague heart that controls that location. Note that some locations may be “claimed” by multiple plague hearts with overlapping territories! Landmark Outposts are unique sites that offer three different benefit strategies to choose from when you claim them as an outpost. Each map features one such outpost for you to try. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/245a99be43078a42b7f56af62b968894159b33a1.png Resource Outposts (the ones that offer Food, Ammo, etc) now allow you to upgrade them to enhance their benefits. When you've tried the new features, please follow the link to fill out the survey. We’re running this beta specifically to hear your thoughts! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/6148a3221e7fa25eea2d0feb932867b00ca6e9ed.png About the Public Test Realm {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/dfd074f5873d540b92f50c70cde9e842dc9c41ca.png On your first launch of the Test Realm build, your communities from the Retail version will be transferred over, if you had any. Note: from this point forward, your save is forked. Any progress or changes you make in the Test Realm will not copy back to the Retail version, and vice versa. You can freely return to playing in the Retail version of State of Decay 2 at any time. Your communities will be exactly as you left them. Multiplayer will work in the ...Update 24: Recruits & Bounty CyclingFeb 8, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsToward Brighter Days {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/c88868ecdbd1fc6bda5e573182f1d2e504c4f17b.jpg Welcome to the latest update for State of Decay 2! Winter isn’t done with us yet, but we can take heart from the ever-lengthening daylight that foretells the coming rebirth of spring. We’re still hard at work improving the game in ways big and small. This update expands your options for recruiting new community members, adds mouse-and-keyboard support for Xbox players, brings back the Trumbull Valley Pack, and standardizes a monthly rhythm for returning content packs. Celebrating Black History Month {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/655e01dac827347c3161490ddec06575edb25bfa.jpg Before we dive into more details on the improvements to the game, we want to point out a special outfit item appearing this month. This unique t-shirt is inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and the NAACP’s “We Are Done Dying” campaign. The image is designed by artist Ty Ferrell and portrays a figure kneeling in peaceful protest, with images of raised fists arranged behind him in a manner reminiscent of State of Decay’s familiar logo. You can find the new Basic Tee (Done Dying) outfit in your Closet starting on February 8. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/314f96e18736555cef197ca5445ab62103e4c47e.png A physical version of this T-shirt is also available for purchase between February 8 and March 1 by visiting StateOfDecay.com/naacp. Sales of this shirt will benefit the NAACP. The physical shirt will be available for purchase ONLY during this time-frame. No reprints are planned. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/f072035148ba85b7e442b5b5fb1c2a612f87b7a0.png Recruiting from Neutral and Friendly Enclaves New recruits are the lifeblood of any community, but they can sometimes be hard to find. At least until today! Starting now, every non-hostile ambient enclave offers you the option to recruit. This means as long as they’re not shooting at you, and they’re not busy with their own problems (embroiled in an ongoing mission arc), you can recruit from among their ranks. Allied enclaves still allow you to recruit for free, as they always have. Friendly enclaves now allow you to recruit for 750 Influence. Neutral enclaves now allow you to recruit for 1500 Influence. So now if you need recruits, the simplest way to get them is to use the radio to contact a new Enclave, meet up with them, and then spend the influence to recruit from them that very minute. The Trumbull Valley Pack Returns {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/eda958e49643c6d62598a430449485bd92b3456e.jpg This content pack celebrates the sleepy little valley where it all started. It features six weapons that first appeared in the Heartland expansion, plus four outfits worn by iconic survivors from that storyline! It also includes the Improvised Weapon Station, a fan-favorite facility mod that lets you craft an array of useful weapons from spare bits and pieces lying around your base. Visit the Bounty Broker to find out how to earn these items! (We had p...Update 23.1: Bundle Up Pack + Holiday Sweaters UnlockDec 16, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsShambling Through the Snow {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/28ac075c7bb2387cdde8d417474f8ad11ddce4ee.jpg Winter is upon us, at least in our neck of the woods. The temperature is dropping, and darkness arrives earlier and earlier each day. In response to the encroaching night, here’s a special mid-month content update full of cozy outfits for your survivors to wear. It also includes some useful gear to help you fight off any threats lurking in that darkness. Holiday Sweaters are Back! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/c4080d391f8a8f10905b54432ecae18ab86e4263.jpg Just in time for the approaching winter, we’re bringing back five very special outfits that haven’t been available since a year ago. If you open your Closet between December 18 and January 2, you’ll find these five glorious outfits for your survivors to try on! • Candy Cane Sweater • Blue Snowflake Sweater • Decay the Halls Sweater • Holiday Nightmare Sweater • Reindeer Lights Sweater {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/5dac405a0056c9b5c3e634659c2e69bf3d1dce75.png It’s okay if you didn’t get us anything. We know we’re hard to shop for. Bundle Up Pack Returns In addition to these lovely sweaters, we also have a pack full of wintry delights for you to enjoy. Each of these 9 items can be acquired by completing the appropriate bounty from the Bounty Broker. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/94d366b660ef63718fd89b7bcbf6306f543b221a.jpg • Logo Bomber Hat: Keeps your head warm and your post-apocalyptic brand loyalty on display. • Crimson Bomber Jacket: Stylish, comfy, and barely shows blood stains. • Olive Green Knit Earflap Cap: This snug-fitting hat is much cozier than the military helmet it resembles. • Antler Knife: Carved with care by someone who understood the value of a sturdy close-combat weapon. • M9: This rugged 9mm pistol is ideal for any survivor hoping to avoid experiencing a “long kiss goodnight” from the zeds. • 1911 The Producer: This compact pistol may look cold and dark, but that’s only because it is. • Ice Axe: A durable tool turned deadly bladed weapon. • Fire Poker: Surprisingly lethal for an everyday household item. • Wood Stove: Install this mod in any facility to keep your community warm and happy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/803cf207d770040a2f66daec0048d5ca1a3474d6.jpg The return of Bundle Up means it’s time for the Go Bag Pack to hit the road once again. Don’t worry, it’ll be back before you know it. Then in February, we’re bringing back the Critical Response Pack. At that time, the Open Range Pack will ride off into the sunset, so complete those bounties while you can. A Cure for the Cure We’re also shipping two important fixes to bugs that became much bigger problems after players starting surviving in the Lethal Zone. The core game now uses the quicker, simpler Cure animation from Heartland, rather than the longer Cure cutscene we’ve become accustomed to — everywhere except the Infirmary bed. On the one hand, this means you can no longer exploit the old Cure cutscene to despawn all the zombie...Update 23: Lethal Difficulty and the Stay Frosty PackDec 2, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsA Lethal Shade of Winter {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/d819339f36e539868de5f2a6e40b0d7b778d33f0.jpg As the nights grow longer, the darkness seems to grow deeper and more terrifying. For many of us, this provides a fine excuse to seek out the warm glow of a fire (or at least a light bulb). However, if you’re the type who faces danger with bravado, reveling in every surge of adrenaline... well, this update is most especially dedicated to you, my friend. Read on, if you dare! Be Careful What You Wish For... For months, we’ve heard your plaintive cries. “Nightmare Zones aren’t hard enough,” you said. (link) “Where are all the plague freaks?” you asked. (link) And asked. (link) And asked and asked. (link link) “We need a REAL challenge!” you insisted. (link) All right, message received... and welcome to the LETHAL ZONE! This new ultra-hardcore difficulty mode presents the very toughest version of State of Decay 2 that you’ve ever seen. Zombies are even more dangerous, resources and weapons are even harder to find, and blood plague kills you even faster than in Nightmare. And yes… all the freaks have blood plague. You’re welcome. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36226845/36badeac34cfd75414093dcd0a58ab4b44cae920.png Just as with the other four difficulty levels, you can either set your entire game to Lethal, or you can move one or two difficulty sliders up to dabble with this terrifying new experience. Here are the challenges you can look forward to. Lethal Action Combat is murderously unfair. All sources deal +100% damage to the player (compare to +60% in Nightmare) Infection gains from zombie attacks are +100% (compare to +60% in Nightmare) Infection from plague consumables is unchanged from Nightmare Blood plague kills survivors within 5 minutes of infection (compare to 10 minutes in Nightmare) Zombies can cause nearly twice as many different injuries as they do at lower difficulties, leading to deeper injury stacks piling up Duplicate injuries instead apply 80% of that injury as trauma (compare to 66% in Nightmare) Dodging costs +100% Stamina (compare to +50% in Nightmare) Vehicles take +300% damage from hitting or getting hit by zombies (compare to +160-180% in Nightmare) They also take +200% damage from other sources (compare to +125-150% in Nightmare) The undead are terrifying and relentless. All freaks are replaced with the blood plague freaks from Heartland You can encounter hordes with one of each plague freak. It’s a plague party! Gun noise is raised by +150% (compare to +75% in Nightmare), bringing even more zombies Zombies will now chase a sound for up to 5 minutes (compare to giving up after 1 minute in Nightmare). Got your running shoes on? The baseline siege threat at your base starts at 8 (compare to 5 in Nightmare) Plague hearts are extremely tenacious and dangerous. Destroying a plague heart does not kill all nearby plague zombies. Plague Hearts take significantly less damage. Note that melee is now (comparatively speaking) a bit more effective than ...

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