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‘State of Decay 2’ Lumbers to May 22nd Release
Undead Labs’ State of Decay 2 was announced back at E3 2016, and after again showing up at last year’s E3, the release date has been set for May 22. The game will be released for the XBox One as well as PC in two versions: The standard edition ($29.99USD), and the Ultimate Edition ($49.99USD). The Ultimate Edition will include early access to State of Decay 2 on May 18, a free XBox One copy of State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition, as well as the Independence Pack and Daybreak Pack DLCs, which will be released at a later date.
The reasoning for the lower-than-expected price points, according to Microsoft GM of Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg, is to “build a long-term relationship with the State of Decay community and to foster deeper experiences with the franchise. We believe State of Decay 2 accomplishes this goal by immersing fans in the ultimate zombie survival fantasy, and we want to give more players the opportunity to join in and experience this unique game.”
Separately, in an official livestream late last week, Undead Labs answered several questions about the game, including questions about multiplayer (which will be 4-player co-op), as well as confirming that the game at first will not have microtransactions. Of course, things regarding the latter might change as the game goes on, but that’s a “wait and see” thing.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.