# State of Decay 3 Hands-On Gameplay Impressions! | Gamescom 2026 Preview

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Podcast: [Gamertag Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gamertag-radio-390708)
Published: 2026-09-01T22:25:57+00:00
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## Resource

Parris Lilly and Danny Peña share hands-on impressions and co-op details for State of Decay 3 from Gamescom! In this video, Parris breaks down his 45-minute hands-on gameplay session playing State of Decay 3 for the first time: Co-Op & World Host Mechanics – How persistent co-op worlds work, host permission controls, and managing friends in your survivor group. Scavenging & Gameplay – Exploring infected towns for resources, dealing with zombie swarms, and managing procedural survivors with unique perks. Camp & Survivor Management – Recruiter mechanics, survivor morale, losing bases, and managing your community. Visuals & Beta Plans – Upgraded visuals compared to State of Decay 2 and plans for the upcoming closed beta test.

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