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Xbox may cancel State of Decay 3 amid studio sale rumors

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Xbox is reportedly considering selling or closing down Undead Labs, the studio behind the State of Decay franchise. This potential move would lead to the cancellation of the highly anticipated State of Decay 3, which was recently showcased. The decision appears to be part of broader cost-cutting measures and potential studio closures or sales within Xbox, driven by financial performance concerns. AI

RANK_REASON News about potential studio closure and game cancellation, not a frontier release or significant industry shift.

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Xbox may cancel State of Decay 3 amid studio sale rumors

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Concern Mounts About Rumored ‘State Of Decay 3’ Cancellation At Xbox

    Xbox fans are now worried about reports that State of Decay 3 may be cancelled, despite recent previews, ahead of big layoffs.

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