Huge Milestone for Dead IslandÂ
Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios are celebrating a landmark moment for the Dead Island franchise, marking fourteen years since the series’ gruesome beginnings and announcing that Dead Island 2 has now attracted more than 20 million players worldwide. What began on the haunted shores of Banoi in 2011 has grown into one of the most distinctive zombie-slaying sagas in gaming, known for its raw melee combat, twisted humor, and unapologetically gory sandbox chaos.
The launch of Dead Island 2 in April 2023 reignited the franchise with fresh intensity. Set in a vibrant yet blood-soaked vision of Los Angeles, the sequel combined brutal action with advanced gore technology to deliver a playground of carnage unlike anything fans had experienced before. Players, now dubbed Slayers, have embraced the mayhem across multiple platforms, turning Hell-A into a global stage for survival, experimentation, and unrelenting zombie-smashing fun.
While this milestone underscores just how strongly the series resonates with audiences, it is also a reminder that the outbreak story is far from finished. Dambuster Studios confirmed that development is already underway on the next installment, though details remain carefully guarded. The studio has promised that fans can expect the saga to continue in ways that expand on its trademark mix of horror, action, and dark comedy.
Dead Island 2 is currently available as the Ultimate Edition on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac, and Amazon Luna. With more than a decade of undead carnage behind it and a massive community of Slayers keeping the apocalypse alive, the franchise shows no sign of slowing down. If you want to find out more about the game, check our review right here!