Dead Island 2 Surpasses 20 Million Players, Dead Island 3 Under Development

Dead Island 2’s Global Player Count Surpasses 20 Million Amid Successful Launch and Robust Engagement

Dead Island 2 has surpassed 20 million players worldwide since April 2023. This significant player count includes those accessing the game through Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus subscriptions rather than direct purchases. While actual sales figures remain undisclosed, the overall player engagement highlights a robust return for the franchise. The path to release for Dead Island 2 was challenging. Originally announced in 2014 with an epic trailer, the game experienced a protracted and turbulent development, shifting between several studios. Yager initially led development, followed by Sumo Digital, and finally Dambuster Studios, which took over the project in 2019. This tumultuous journey could have led to the project’s cancellation. Despite its difficult development and the mixed reputation of some previous studios, Dead Island 2’s launch was highly successful. The game garnered 1 million players within its first three days, exclusively on the Epic Games Store. Its growth continued steadily, reaching 3 million sales by May 24th, 2023, and 10 million players by November 2023, before exceeding 20 million players globally. Its detailed gore, intense combat, and dark humor captivate players, cementing Dead Island 2’s reputation as a gold standard in the first-person zombie genre.

Dead Island 3 in Development Following Successful Launch of Dead Island 2

Looking ahead, Dambuster Studios is already developing Dead Island 3. Few details are available at this time, with the studio maintaining a discreet approach to its progress.

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