State of Decay 3 Reveal Trailer Made Before Development Began
The development team behind State of Decay 3 has confirmed a surprising detail about the game’s original reveal: the first trailer was created before development had even started.
A Concept Trailer, Not the Real Game
According to Philip Holt of Undead Labs, the 2020 reveal trailer was designed purely to showcase the vision and tone of the game rather than actual gameplay.
At that time:
- The game was still in the concept phase
- No production had begun
- The trailer itself was pre-rendered by an external team
Despite this, the trailer helped shape the direction of the project moving forward.
Goodbye Zombie Deer
One of the most memorable moments from the original trailer was the appearance of a giant zombie deer, set in a snowy environment.
However, the team has now confirmed that:
- The zombie deer will not appear in the final game
- The game will not feature the same winter setting seen in the trailer
This means some early ideas were purely conceptual and may not reflect the final experience.
Current Development Status
While the game is now playable in early testing phases such as Alpha, it is clear that the development journey has been longer and more complex than expected.
The initial trailer served more as a foundation for ideas rather than a representation of the final product.
About State of Decay 3
State of Decay 3 is an open-world survival game set in a zombie-infested world where humanity has collapsed.
Players will:
- Build and lead survivor communities
- Manage resources and defenses
- Fight against hordes of undead threats
The game continues the story from previous entries, focusing on survival and rebuilding civilization.
What This Means for Players
This revelation highlights an important reality in game development: early trailers often represent ambition rather than final features.
While some elements may be missing, the core vision of State of Decay 3 continues to evolve as development progresses.
