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Dead Island 3 in Pre-Production

Dead Island fans, get ready for more thrilling zombie-filled adventures as Dambuster Studios begins work on the next installment in the popular series!

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

Dead Island Franchise's 14th Anniversary Marked by Dead Island 3 Development and Zombie-Themed Entertainment

Deep Silver is celebrating 14 years of the Dead Island franchise and has announced that Dead Island 2 has attracted over 20 million players. Looking ahead, Deep Silver confirms that while Dambuster Studios is reportedly developing Dead Island 3 (with specific details about the upcoming title currently scarce), more zombie-themed entertainment is on its way.

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Game info

Official Name
Saints Row: Dead Island 2 - Cosmetic Pack
Brief Summary
HELL-A meets Weird West in this FREE cosmetic pack inspired by DEAD ISLAND 2! Dress your Boss with items from reckless antihero Jacob and quick-witted athlete Amy. Apply shock and awe with a new blunt weapon, stagger with swagger with a new emote, and evoke bitey beachside memories with a new HQ collectible!
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Released
April 11, 2023
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean
Genre
Deep Silver Volition
Genre
Deep Silver

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