State of Decay 2 developer adds touching tribute to player's father who passed away (Via: eurogamer.net)
Heartfelt Tribute in State of Decay 2
Undead Labs
has added a touching tribute in
State of Decay 2
, immortalizing a player's father who passed away three years ago.
In a
reddit post
, EmbarrassedBudget859 revealed they reached out to the developers after their father's passing, asking if his name could be added to the game. The game developers responded by adding his name to random survivors.
The developers went above and beyond, creating a full-fledged character named
Bruce Allen Buncombe
in honor of the player's father—complete with unique traits. Over the weekend, EmbarrassedBudget859 finally found this special character in the game.
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State of Decay 2 Tribute Commentary
In an industry that can often seem driven solely by sales and profit margins,
Undead Labs
has shown that there is room for genuine human connection and empathy. Their recent addition of a touching tribute to a player's father in
State of Decay 2
is a moving example.
The story began when a Reddit user, EmbarrassedBudget859, reached out to the developers after their father passed away. While most game companies might at most offer condolences,
Undead Labs
went above and beyond. Not only did they add the father's name to the roster of random survivors, but they also created a fully fleshed out character named Bruce Allen Buncombe.
This character, with unique traits and characteristics, serves as a living memorial within the digital world of
State of Decay 2
. This goes to show the power of gaming as a medium—not just for entertainment, but for
emotional resonance
and meaningful connection. The act of memorializing a loved one in a game world can be incredibly comforting to those grieving.
What makes this tribute so impactful is its context.
State of Decay 2
is a survival game that thrives on player stories and experiences. By integrating a tribute in such an organic way, Undead Labs has made their world more immersive and personal. It sends a powerful message that behind every avatar and digital interaction lies a real person with real emotions.
This isn't the first time a game has paid tribute to its players.
World of Warcraft
has famously memorialized players who have passed away. These types of inclusions make games feel more like shared human experiences rather than just a series of pre-coded events.
For fans, these additions can offer a sense of community and belonging. Even though the players may never meet face-to-face, there's a shared space where memories and emotions are respected and immortalized. In today's fast-paced digital era, moments like these serve as a reminder of the
importance of empathy
and the role it can play in unexpected places.
Kudos to
Undead Labs
for taking such a heartfelt step. It’s little wonder that gaming continues to grow as a medium not just for fun, but for real, lasting impact. 🌟🎮
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