Undead Labs boss on going independent: investors sit on the sidelines, labour costs a key worry

Undead Labs boss Philip Holt says there is still capital in the games industry, but investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for obvious slam dunks, with labour costs a key concern. He noted the studio is based in Seattle, one of the most expensive places to make games, and that investors scrutinised its unit cost of labour. Last month Undead Labs bought its independence back from Microsoft via a new holding company, Full Measure, with layoffs following; Holt says State of Decay 3 has seen some changes and is still aiming for release next year.