Dead Island 2 Sets Sales Record for Deep Silver
Dead Island 2 breaks sales records, becoming Deep Silver's most successful release ever Fans are thrilled with the long-awaited sequel, proving that horror gaming is more popular than ever
Fans of the original Dead Island have finally been rewarded for their patience with the highly-anticipated release of Dead Island 2, which has become Deep Silver's largest launch in terms of both sales and revenue. With the recent launch of Outlast Trials in early access, the success of the Resident Evil 4 remake, and new DLC for Dying Light 2 on the horizon, it's a great time to be a horror gaming enthusiast.
While the 2011 release of Dead Island received mixed reviews, it was widely praised for its emotional game trailer that still resonates with fans today. Despite its flaws, the game developed a loyal following, prompting developer Dambuster to take a more irreverent approach with the sequel by adding humor to the mix.
Deep Silver's efforts have paid off with the success of Dead Island 2, which has sold over two million copies and has become the publisher's most successful release to date. As reported by PC Gamer, a recent Embracer Group report states that the game has exceeded expectations in terms of units sold and revenue generated since its launch in April. This achievement is even more impressive given the long development period and high anticipation for the sequel. Dead Island 2 has now become the biggest launch in the history of Deep Silver and parent company Plaion.
Dead Island 2 received a great deal of praise upon release, and it's no surprise why. The game's success was apparent from the start, with one million sales achieved in just three days. For context, it took the first game in the series two years to reach five million copies sold. This impressive achievement for the second installment is a testament to its quality.
Many fans consider Dead Island 2 to be one of the best zombie co-op shooters available, standing alongside classics like Left 4 Dead. Despite the zombie genre appearing to wane in popularity at one point, recent releases have helped bring it back to the forefront, which is great news for those who enjoy taking on hordes of the undead.
Dead Island 2 is out now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: PC Gamer, Embracer Group (PDF)
