State of Decay 2 [ v1.3273.8.2 - Update v4+ 9 DLCS + MULTi7] - CorePack | 10.2 GB

1. Enable Developer Mode.

(Win Key + i > Update & Security > For Developers > Developer Mode).

2. Install the game . Ignore the blank desktop icon

3. Create a folder for save game data in 'Documents' folder, name it something relative like 'State of Decay 2'.

4. Block the game from accessing the internet.

( Control Panel Home > Windows Defender Firewall > Advanced Settings > Inbound rules > New Rule > Select Stateofdecay.exe from a folder further to binaries > Block Connection > Now repeat same for Outbound Rules > [Find State of Decay on the list] > Properties > Block the connection).

NOTE: Try to Switch off Antivirus or any firewall during gameplay.


5. Run InstallApp.exe from /AppFiles folder.

6. Launch the game from the start menu

7. After the "Press Enter" screen in the menu you will be prompted to select a folder for saving game data (save game folder), select the folder you created in step 3.

8. It takes quite sometime to load. So be patient and wait for it.

9. Enjoy the game