State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Editionlaunched for Xbox One and Steam, and a brand new launch gameplay trailer released alongside it. The trailer depicts the various zombie types in all their disgusting, rotting glory as the survivors comes together to launch their assault against the undead threat.
You can watch the launch trailer posted just below:
According to its official description: “State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Editionre-imagines the popular zombie game as a brand-new experience for both new and veteran players. This edition is packed with new updates including remastered graphics, a new tutorial, a new open-world map and new heavy weapons to bust zombie heads.”
Back in February DeveloperUndead Labsannounced that they would be launching an updated version ofState of Decay 2to coincide with the game’slaunch on Steam. The new edition includes tons of upgrades and improvements, along with all the previously released content for the hit game, as well as a new world map that’s “inspired by the Pacific Northwest.” TheJuggernaut Editionalso comes with all the add-on packs released forState of Decay 2so far, which means the story campaignHeartland, the siege-styleDaybreak, and theIndependence Packare all included.
Undead Labs wasacquired by Microsoftin 2018 shortly after the release ofState of Decay 2. Outside of the occasional major update, the studio has been fairly quiet post-acquisition until now. And although Undead Labs is based in Seattle, last year they revealed that they would be opening upa new studio in New Orleans. Said new studio, headed up by Jeff Strain the founder of the company, was founded to support fledgling developers.
“As anyone who has playedState of Decayknows, big ideas don’t always come from the biggest cities or the flashiest neighborhoods. Sometimes the heroes come from places like Marshall or Spencer’s Mill,“according to Undead Labs' official post. “That’s why game development needs a bigger base, where the know-how, grit, and ideas of even more people can find their way to the public. As a small-town guy himself, Jeff is dedicated to opening a new studio and a partnered broad-discipline game development academy in New Orleans, Louisiana.”
