Dead Island 3 is already in development: the saga celebrates 20 million players

Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios confirm that the franchise will continue after the success of Dead Island 2

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The most irreverent zombie franchise from Deep Silver is still alive and stronger than ever. Coinciding with the 14th anniversary of the original release in 2011, its developers have revealed that Dead Island 2 has surpassed 20 million players worldwide, solidifying its position as one of the most successful titles in the franchise’s history.

But the celebrations don’t end there. Dambuster Studios has confirmed that Dead Island 3 is already in development, continuing a license that has successfully combined action, dark humor, and a characteristic bloody style. Although no specific details have been shared yet, the company assures that the zombie apocalypse is far from over.

Dead Island 3 is already in development

Since players first set foot on the island of Banoi, the saga has forged its identity around visceral melee combat, exploration in chaotic environments, and the relentless slaughter of the undead. The release of Dead Island 2 in April 2023 revitalized the franchise with a next-generation technical approach, a setting in Los Angeles, and an advanced gore system that marked a before and after in the genre.

The result has been a resounding success: over 20 million players have taken to the sun-kissed streets of virtual California to unleash chaos in one of the most brutal and entertaining open worlds of recent years. Now, with Dead Island 3 on the way, the series is preparing to take a new leap. Although there is no information about the setting, release date, or platforms, everything suggests that Dambuster will continue to bet on memorable scenarios, extreme combat, and that twisted humor that has accompanied the saga since its inception.

The zombie epidemic is far from dying out, and everything indicates that the next installment will seek to surpass what was achieved in Hell-A to keep the gaming community more active than ever.