Undead Labs is a video game development studio based in the United States, known for creating the popular survival horror game series, State of Decay. Founded in 2009, the studio focuses on developing games that emphasize player choice and community-building in a post-apocalyptic world. In 2018, Undead Labs was acquired by Microsoft and became part of the Xbox Game Studios family. This partnership has allowed the studio to expand its resources and capabilities, leading to the development of new content and updates for the State of Decay franchise, including the highly anticipated State of Decay 3.