New Dead Island Game Confirmed by Dambuster Studios
Fans of zombie-slaying chaos have reason to celebrate as Dambuster Studios has officially confirmed that a new installment in the Dead Island franchise is currently in development. The announcement, made on September 9th, fittingly arrived 14 years after the original Dead Island first launched internationally.
The news first surfaced with a cryptic social media post from the developers, featuring Jacob from Dead Island 2 seemingly heading away from Los Angeles. The image was accompanied by text that hinted at future plans: “When there's no more room in L-A... The next outbreak? Dambuster is already neck-deep in work. The journey is far from over.” This teaser strongly suggested a continuation of the series.
Further solidifying the rumors, an official press release from Dambuster Studios subsequently confirmed that the team is indeed “working on the next chapter in the Dead Island saga.” While no specific details about the game, such as its title, setting, or release window, have been shared yet, players are already engaging in “geoguessing” based on the background of the social media postcard. Popular theories suggest the new game could take players to locations like Florida or even Australia, moving beyond the familiar streets of Los Angeles.
Dead Island 2 Reaches Major Player Milestones
The announcement also arrived alongside impressive statistics for Dead Island 2, which was released in April 2023 after a lengthy nine-year development cycle. Dambuster Studios revealed that the game has now been experienced by over 20 million players. It's important to note that this figure includes players who accessed the title through subscription services and free giveaways, such as the one on the Epic Games Store, and does not solely represent direct sales.
However, Dead Island 2 has also seen strong commercial performance, selling over 3 million copies as of 2024. The game quickly found an audience, achieving its first million sales within just three days of its launch. Despite its challenging path to release, Dead Island 2 has clearly resonated with a large number of players, setting a solid foundation for future entries.
This confirmation of a new game underscores the continued vitality of the Dead Island franchise. With Dead Island 2 achieving significant player numbers and sales, the stage is set for Dambuster Studios to build on that success, promising fans more gruesome, yet fun, zombie action in a fresh new setting. Players can look forward to more updates as the development of the next chapter progresses.
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