State of Decay 2 FAQ

When you purchase an Xbox Play Anywhere title digitally, it’s yours to play on both Xbox and Windows 10. You only need to purchase the game once via the store on your Xbox or Windows 10 device and it will appear in your game library wherever you sign in.

If you have purchased the game or content on Xbox and you want to play on your Windows 10 device, sign in on your Windows 10 device. If the game is already installed on your device, it will appear in your list of apps, otherwise you can install it by opening the Store and selecting My library.

If you have purchased the game or content on Windows 10 and you want to play on your Xbox console, sign in on your console and go to My games & apps > Games. If the game is already installed then it will appear in your game list, otherwise you can find it in the Ready to install tab.

To learn more about Xbox Play Anywhere, and see which games are supported, visit the Xbox Play Anywhere website. You can also visit Troubleshooting problems with Xbox Play Anywhere titles if you are having any problems finding State of Decay 2 or content on your Xbox One or Windows 10 device.

State of Decay 2 also supports cross play between Xbox and Windows 10 for multiplayer mode.

See Cross play on Windows 10 and Xbox One for more info.

If you have a Game Pass subscription (sold separately), State of Decay 2 is one of the many games included. State of Decay 2 will be included in the Game Pass library on 5/22/2018.

To install on Xbox One:

1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide and select My games & apps > Games.
2. Scroll down to Game Pass, then search for the State of Decay 2 tile.
3. Select the tile, then select Install.

To install on Windows 10:

1. Open the Microsoft Store app and search for “State of Decay 2.”
2. On the product detail page, select Install.

If you decide to cancel your Game Pass subscription, you will no longer be able to launch State of Decay 2 on your Xbox One or Windows 10 devices. You can purchase the game at any time by opening the product detail page, and select Buy to own. You won’t need to uninstall or reinstall the game if you purchase it after your subscription has ended.

If you purchased the State of Decay 2 Ultimate Edition through the Microsoft Store, then you will receive a variety of additional content that will need to be downloaded alongside the base game. To find and download this content, please follow these steps:

• State of Decay Year One Survival Edition – You will receive a a 5x5 downloadable code for this content 7-10 days after State of Decay 2 has launched. To locate this code, check your Xbox Live messages in the guide with the following steps:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide > Communication > Messages from Xbox Live.
  2. Find the message with your code and select Redeem code.
• Doomsday Pack – To locate this item, check your Ready to install section with the following steps:
  1. Open My games & apps > Games.
  2. Find State of Decay 2 and press the Menu button .
  3. Select Manage game & Add-ons > Ready to install.
  4. Select the Doomsday Pack and then select Install.
• Independence Pack - This item will be available at a later day past launch. Release date TBD.
• Daybreak Pack - This item will be available at a later day past launch. Release date TBD.

To download and install State of Decay 2 on Windows 10, you need a device running version 1703, with OS Build 15063.0 or later.

Additionally, your device must be running a 64-bit version of Windows 10. If you have a 32-bit version, you won't be able to play State of Decay 2.

To see whether you're running an appropriate version of Windows on your device:

1. Go to Start > Settings > System > About.
2. Look at Edition to find out which version and edition of Windows your PC is running. Make sure this is at least 1703.
3. Look at OS Build and make sure this is at least 15063.0.
4. Look at System type to see if you're running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows.

If you don't see a version listed, you need to update before you can download the game. There are a couple of ways you can do this:

• Go to Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. Check to see if any relevant updates are available.

  Note If it's been less than 31 days since you upgraded to Windows 10, you won't get the November update right away. This is to allow you to go back to your previous version of Windows if you choose. After the 31 days have passed, your PC will automatically download the November update.

• See the Windows Update: FAQ page to upgrade your device to Windows 10 with the latest update.

If you have version K or KN of Windows 10, you may need to download additional software. These are available as a free download. To do this, go to Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N and Windows 10 KN editions (November 2015).

The hardware requirements for State of Decay 2 will vary depending if you are playing on Xbox or Windows 10. Visit the Product Detail Page for each platform to determine the size of the game, the system requirements (particularly for Windows 10 devices), as well as any additional info about the game.

Note As this is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, you can purchase digitally on Xbox or Windows 10 and you will own both versions of the game. The Product Detail Pages are called out separately for each platform for information only – you do not need to purchase the game twice.

Xbox

To view the installation requirements for Xbox, visit the State of Decay 2 product detail page.

To check if your Xbox has enough available disc space to install State of Decay 2:

1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to go to the dashboard, then scroll right to My games and apps.
2. Check the available drive space displayed at the bottom-left corner of the screen. If you do not have enough space, you’ll either need to remove some of your existing games and apps, or add an external drive to your console.

If you are using an external storage device with your console and you want to change the default installation location:

1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
2. Select System > All settings.
3. Select System > Storage.
4. Under Manage storage, your default storage location is indicated by a triangle in the top-right corner.

Windows 10

To view the system requirements for Windows 10, visit the State of Decay 2 product detail page. The “Additional info” section will give you the approximate download size, indicating how large the game is.

If you don’t know your GPU (graphics processor) or VRAM (video memory), here’s how you can check:

1. Go to Start > Settings > System.
2. On the Display tab, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced display settings.
3. Scroll to the bottom and select Display adapter properties. The Adapter Type will display the name of the GPU, and the Dedicated Memory will display the VRAM.

See How to find out if a game will work on your Windows 10 device for more information about how to check your device.

To determine how much available disk space your Windows 10 device has and change the location that your game will save to:

1. Go to Settings > System > Storage.
2. The used disk space for each drive on your device will be displayed. Check to make sure you have enough available space on your hard drive.

See Find out how much storage your PC has for more info about how to check your Windows 10 device.

We recommend that you check the device specifications first to make sure your device meets the minimum requirements.

If you've already downloaded the game, you can try adjusting the in-game graphics options in the game settings.

The download time can vary depending on the speed of your Internet connection. On average, it takes about 4 hours download 40 GB over a 20-Mbps connection.

Follow the steps in the What are the hardware requirements? section above to find the size of the game on Xbox and Windows 10. These may vary depending on which device you are installing to.

The table below represents estimated download times based on current download speed.

Note This information is intended as a guide only, not an actual representation of download time. Bandwidth will be constrained and download time will increase during activities such as streaming content, playing games, or game streaming from your Xbox One to a Windows 10 PC.

Example:

If you're installing a 20-GB file and it's 25 percent downloaded (15 GB remaining) and your connection speed is 10 Mb/s, it should take about 3.4 hours for the download to complete. (This assumes that the download speed stays the same.)

While you're downloading the game, do not cancel the download or shut down your computer. The State of Decay 2 icon will appear in the listed Installed Apps section of the Start menu on Xbox, and in My Library on your Windows 10 device.

Note You may be subject to additional Internet fees while you download the game.

If you believe you’re experiencing a slow download of the game, go to Troubleshoot slow game or app downloads on Xbox One or Windows Fix Network Connection issues for additional troubleshooting steps.

If you’re playing on Windows 10, make sure that your device meets the highest system requirements by checking the System Information. See the What are the hardware requirements? section above for details on how to do this.

You can also enable Game Mode to prioritize your device’s resources for game-play – visit Use Game Mode while gaming on your PC for more info.

You can use a mouse and keyboard or a game controller (Xbox One or Xbox 360 controller is recommended). If you use an Xbox One controller, you'll need either a USB cable to connect it to your device or an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.

You can also connect an Xbox One S or Xbox Design Lab controller to your device using Bluetooth. For more details, visit Using Xbox One Wireless Controllers on a PC.

Other USB game controllers supported by Windows may also work.

If you’re stuck on a part of the game, you need some advice from other players on what to do next, or even to give others hints and tips from your own experience, there are a couple of places you can go.

• For technical issues with your platform, or to speak with other Xbox players, visit Xbox Forums.
  • Also be sure to check the State of Decay 2 Discussion Forums.
• For in-game issues or to speak with fans and experts on the game, visit Undead Lab’s State of Decay 2 forum.

If you have purchased State of Decay 2 or are playing via Game Pass visit State of Decay 2 for more in-game troubleshooting help.

Note The steps below only apply if you are part of the Xbox Insiders or Windows Insiders programs.

If you are part of the Windows Insider Program, or you have a device running a version higher than 1710, you may experience some problems downloading and installing State of Decay 2 on your device. We encourage you to use the Feedback Hub to report any problems you have while running an Insider build of Windows. To do this:

1. Select the Windows icon and enter "Feedback Hub."
2. Once the app opens, select the Feedback icon on the left.
3. Click the Add new feedback button.
4. Select the problem button and enter some details in the text boxes below.
5. In the category selection boxes at the bottom, select Preview Programs for the first box, and Windows Insider Forums and Support for the second box.
6. Select Submit to send your feedback.

If you’re part of the Xbox Insider Program and are having issues playing State of Decay 2:

1. While you’re experiencing the problem, press and hold the Xbox button  on your controller, then select Report a problem.
2. Check to see if your problem has already been listed. If not then select Add new problem.
3. Under categories select Games, then select State of Decay 2.
4. Enter a detailed description of the problem you’re experiencing and select whether or not to include a screenshot or video if it shows the problem happening.
5. Once completed, select Done to submit your feedback.

Note For both the Feedback Hub and Xbox Insider Hub, you may not receive feedback directly from the team investigating your problem.

If you are not part of either of these programs you can go to the State of Decay 2 Support site. Where you can read helpful articles and report any issues to the State of Decay 2 team.

Yes, you'll need a Microsoft account to play State of Decay 2. If you already play games on Xbox 360 or Xbox One, you can use the same account you use for those games to also play on Windows 10. For more detail, see the Microsoft account FAQ page.

If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, such as a long-distance flight or a sailing excursion, you can prepare your Windows 10 device to allow you to play State of Decay 2 offline.

For details on how to configure your Windows 10 device for offline play, visit Play games offline on Windows 10 using Offline mode.

If you play offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from the Windows Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you're offline.

If you earn any achievements while playing offline, they will sync to your account the next time you sign in to Xbox Live on your device. Your game save progress will also sync when you sign in to Xbox Live.

You also won't be able to use the benefits of Xbox Live while offline. See Why should I sign in to Xbox Live with a Microsoft account? below for details.

On Xbox, you can install State of Decay 2 and play offline on your home console, as well as install and play on your friends’ consoles if you sign in to Xbox Live before playing.

On Windows 10, you can install State of Decay 2 and play offline on your main device (usually the first device you install the game on), and install on multiple devices if you sign in to Xbox Live before playing.

You can only be signed in at one place at a time while playing State of Decay 2, or any other title that supports Xbox Play Anywhere.

When you connect State of Decay 2 to the Xbox Live service, you get the following benefits while you play on your Windows 10 device.

Note You must connect to Xbox Live through the Xbox app to launch State of Decay 2. See Do I need to be online or connected to the Internet to play? above.

• Stay connected to the Xbox Live community, view achievements, watch game clips, and more.
• Store your saved games in the cloud and continue playing on a different PC right from where you left off.
• Play with your Xbox Wireless Controller on Windows 10 using the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
• Easily record, narrate, and share your most epic gaming moments with built-in Game DVR:
  • To launch Game DVR while playing, press Windows logo key + G.
  • To manage your Game DVR settings, launch the Xbox app, go to Settings > Game DVR.
  • Any game clips that you capture while playing Forza Motorsport 7 can be accessed via the Xbox app. See Benefits of running the Xbox app while playing a game on Windows 10 for more information.