Summary
The trailer forState of Decay 3offered a few hints that the plague may have developed some new effects between games. The Plague Hearts and the rot that they spread was one of the overarching threats inState of Decay 2,so the plague’s return in its sequel would be unsurprising. However,State of Decay 3may see players dealing with a new kind of plague. The effects could range from a few cosmetic changes to some serious new dangers.State of Decay 3’s plague could end up giving players their greatest obstacle in the series' history.
A big part ofsurviving inState of Decay 2revolved around managing the Blood Plague. Large areas of the map were controlled by Plague Hearts, not only preventing the player from claiming any bases or outposts in the territory but also covering the area in an eerie red mist. In these areas, plague zombies would roam, infecting any survivors who take damage from them. Any infected characters would need to get to an infirmary and rest before becoming fully infected. Otherwise, the player would need to either use a plague cure or lose the character. Blood Plague was a significant factor in the game’s tension.
State of Decay 3’s Plague Could Change the Environment
State of Decay 3’s Trailer Shows Some Terrifying Sights
One particularly eye-catching part ofState of Decay 3’s trailertakes place near the end. After one of the survivors falls to the zombie horde, the remaining trio make their escape in their reinforced car, and their drive takes them to a bridge. While the areas seen previously in the trailer already looked quite disturbing, the bridge was a fearsome sight. While being swarmed with zombies, the bridge is covered in strange-looking fleshy material, making it look quite grotesque. It gives off the impression that the bridge itself could have been infected despite being an inanimate object, raising several questions.
Plague Territory Could Get Tougher in State of Decay 3
Expanding the range of what the Plague Hearts can do would be anupgrade forState of Decay 3’s zombies. The sort of plague-like design seen on the bridge could simply be a cosmetic effect to make plague territory more visceral. However, it could also make plague territory more challenging to traverse. For instance, some roads could have grown obstructions that would force players to find new routes. Some buildings could have plague growths that make certain doors or even whole buildings inaccessible. Adding more effects like this to plague territory would make the need to fight Plague Hearts an even higher priority.
A car shown to be rooted by plague-like growths in the trailer raises the chances forState of Decay 3’s plague to make areas inaccessible.
State of Decay 3’s Plague Can Enhance the Experience
Expanding the Plague Heart’s effects, whether gameplay-wise or simply cosmetic, would also have the side effect of adding toState of Decay 3’s horror aspect. While the red mist ofState of Decay 2’s plague territory was eerie,State of Decay 3can take that sense of unease to a new level. Seeing how greatly the presence of a Plague Heart twists the world around it would show how horrifying they really are. At the same time, defeating the Plague Hearts and healing the territory around them would be even more satisfying with that visual reminder of the player’s progress.
State of Decay 3’s plague is already looking scarier than ever with what little has been shown off. After such a fearsome glimpse of the world, hopefullyState of Decay 3’s next trailerwill show off more of the plague and its effects on the world. Plague zombies and the inhospitable plague territory were threats in the past, but the world ofState of Decaycould be on the verge of becoming even more dangerous. IfState of Decay 3’s plague territory is as dangerous as it looks, players should be prepared.
State of Decay 3
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State of Decay 3 is an open-world survival game set years after a zombie apocalypse nearly wiped out humankind. An evolving zombie threat is taking over the landscape and you need to carve out a life for your community of survivalist homesteaders.The choices you make affect in-game events and storylines, so be careful: if one of your community members falls to the zombie horde, you’ll lose that character and their abilities forever. Every risk must be weighed against the reward!With online multiplayer for up to 4 players, start a community together from scratch with your friends in a shared, persistent world. You’ll all be able to build, develop, and expand a base that reflects your designs and choices.
