Undead Labs Shifts to Employee Ownership Following Separation From Microsoft

By Lewis Packwood · GamesIndustry.biz · 2026-10-26

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Undead Labs has transitioned into an independent, employee-owned entity after being divested by Xbox earlier this year. The studio secured a publishing deal for State of Decay 3 that allowed them to avoid outside venture capital, though the transiti

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Undead Labs has transitioned into an independent, employee-owned entity after being divested by Xbox earlier this year. The studio secured a publishing deal for State of Decay 3 that allowed them to avoid outside venture capital, though the transiti