If you juggle your game playing between an Xbox One and PC, this is perfect for you. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, which means buying it for one platform unlocks it on the other, and carries over your game saves. State of Decay 2 is only available on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. A membership with Xbox Games Pass also unlocks new games like Sea of Thieves and includes Crackdown 3 whenever that will release. There's a 14-day free trial for new subscribers, then is $9.99 per month after that. State of Decay 2 will unlock through Xbox Games Pass at the same time as the standard version. This service grants unlimited access to State of Decay 2 and every other game included in the program. If you want to play State of Decay 2 and you don't want to pay for it, look into the Xbox Games Pass program. This version costs $20 more than the basic edition of State of Decay 2. This version allows early access, along with a few bonus in-game packs and a copy of the first State of Decay game. All you have to do is buy the State of Decay 2 Ultimate Edition.
If you want to play State of Decay 2 right this very second, that is possible. It is possible to pre-download State of Decay 2, so you'll be ready to go as soon as the clock strikes 12. This is probably local time, so those on the West Coast will have to wait until midnight like the rest of us. According to the Microsoft Store, the game will unlock right at midnight. If you want the standard edition of State of Decay 2, it is available for pre-order right now. State of Decay 2 can be played right now if you buy the Ultimate Edition Microsoft