State of decay 2 character models
The graphics in the original were a little muddy and the environments were fairly basic - SoD2 has been designed from the ground up with a new engine and optimised for 4K and HDR if you're lucky enough to be playing on Xbox One X or an Ultra HD-capable PC. If you played the original SoD, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the upgraded visuals in the sequel. What really stood out in the few hours I spent creating my own community of survivors wasn't just the action, it was the lack of it.īloaters are one of the more dangerous zombies in the game and can require some heavy firepower to take down. * State of Decay 2: Inside the game with Jeff Strain Developer Undead Labs recently held an exclusive media preview event in Sydney and Stuff was lucky enough to talk about the game's development with lead designer Jeff Strain, as well as some hands-on time with an "almost finished" version of the game. New to SoD2 is the addition of co-operative multiplayer - allowing you to team up with up to three other players online to create your own unique story of post-apocalyptic survival. While the zombie outbreak trope isn't exactly the most original of settings for a video game, what sets SoD apart is its emphasis on building - not just physically constructing bases and strongholds but building relationships and resilient communities. Like the 2013 original, the sequel is a survival horror game set in a harsh and hostile world teeming with undead monsters. Explore character selection, base building, combat, environments, and more in this in-depth gameplay video from Undead Labs' forthcoming survival horror game State of Decay 2.Īs the long-awaited follow-up to the biggest Xbox Live Arcade game of all time, State of Decay 2 certainly has a tough act to follow.