Microsoft Corporation acquired Undead Labs, a transaction announced in June 2018.
Undead Labs operates in Microsoft Studios (Xbox). Undead Labs is the game studio behind the survival-fantasy franchise State of Decay, known for its open-world zombie-survival gameplay and permadeath mechanics. Microsoft acquired the studio to grow the State of Decay franchise and expand its first-party Xbox game portfolio.
Deepen Microsoft's first-party gaming lineup and continue building the State of Decay franchise for new and existing fans.
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.