State Of Decay 2’s Curveball Update Overhauls The Core Game, Out Now

More than three years ago, developer Undead Labs announced State of Decay 3. But years later, there is little to show for the new game. In one report from Kotaku, mismanagement leading to the involvement of Microsoft HR and other allegations revealed that the team overshot the reveal for the next installment. However, the team is focusing on State of Decay 3 with help from The Coalition, it was revealed.

Additionally, developer Wushu Studios is assisting further on updates for State of Decay 2 whilst Undead Labs fully engrosses itself on the work for State of Decay 3. Recently, Wushu Studios rolled out the new Curveball Update which overalls most systems of the core game to deliver a fresh experience for seasoned players in State of Decay 2.

“We basically wanted to address the feedback that over time the game became a bit repetitive relatively quickly. so we wanted to introduce something that would shake things up and keep the game changing as players spend more time with the game,” explained Undead Labs’ Meg Chaney and Eric Anderson.

For experienced players, the later stages of State of Decay 2 can get a little predictable. That’s why we are introducing curveballs. This feature is designed to keep you on your toes by adding random events and world-changing modifiers to the game. It introduces new layers of challenge and unpredictability to keep the wasteland fresh, exciting and dangerous. These new scenarios help to develop more unique stories around your survivors, so whether you’re a seasoned survivor or just starting out, each session and playthrough will feel different to the last.

John Hollingworth, Wushu Studios Lead Designer

“Zombies were the first and most obvious target for modifiers, We wanted to lean into the idea that there is an ebb and flow of mutational outbreaks within the population as a result of events occurring in the world, or the Plague attempting to push back and fight the enclaves,” Hollingworth adds.” Zombie side effects can include lethal physiological changes or heightened senses. Some examples can be things like stronger zombie attacks, improved eyesight, hearing and even smell to zero in on survivors out of sight.

“Zombies may explode with decomposed bile gunk when killed or carry a stench that suffocates and drains the stamina of any survivor up close. These are just some of the challenging mutational modifiers. However, zombies may also carry side effects that make them weaker. They can become frail, slow down, and in turn be easier to behead and knock down by affecting their center of balance.”

What has you most excited for State of Decay 2’s Curveball Update?

State of Decay 2 is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Source: Xbox Wire