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[Draugoth]

Dead Island 2 continues to attract players in numbers. Finally releasing last year after a protracted development cycle, the zombie-slaying action RPG turned out to be a better game than many had hoped, and strong word of mouth has continued to attract players in droves.


In fact, publisher Deep Silver has announced with a press release that Dead Island 2 has now surpassed 10 million players across all platforms, a milestone that it crossed earlier this week, the day that Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition launched.

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[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I started playing it last summer, but fell off as I was also playing lots of Diablo 4 at the time. I’m going to have to pick this up again eventually.

That said, the main menu theme song is so good that I usually just let the game sit idle on the main menu to enjoy the music while doing other stuff.

 

[Wolves hunt in packs]

I'm happy for them if this figure means success.

It was one of the best games i played this gen, and coupled with Atomic Heart was 2 of the most pleasantly surprised games this gen, both runs very good and looks great on console.

I would say that for me DI2 is the best zombies open-world first person at the moment.

 

[demigod]

First they announce copies sold, now they announce player metrics. We know why. They announced the game had over 7 million game pass players since end of May with 3 million copies sold. So basically they didn't sell much at all. Might as well just announce how many zombies were killed at this point.

 

[ZehDon]

First they announce copies sold, now they announce player metrics. We know why. They announced the game had over 7 million game pass players since end of May with 3 million copies sold. So basically they didn't sell much at all. Might as well just announce how many zombies were killed at this point.

I didn't know you worked for Square Enix?

 

[Crispy Gamer]

That ps plus player bump this month must of helped

 

[acm2000]

First they announce copies sold, now they announce player metrics. We know why. They announced the game had over 7 million game pass players since end of May with 3 million copies sold. So basically they didn't sell much at all. Might as well just announce how many zombies were killed at this point.

7 million players included all platforms not just game pass, so another 3m across all platforms since may and the game isnt on pc game pass either.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Wonder if they will put out a pro patch? I know this game looks very good anyway, I have it on my Wishlist but just so many other things to play. I see it on sale regularly so definitely going to play at some stage.

 

[demigod]

I didn't know you worked for Square Enix?

Maybe I should've left the word "since" in there instead of taking it out so you'd understand.

7 million players included all platforms not just game pass, so another 3m across all platforms since may and the game isnt on pc game pass either.

No, not from what I read, unless they made a huge typo.

 

[Xtib81]

Who would have thought. I genuinely enjoyed my Time with the game and I'm looking forward to a sequel.

 

[Cakeboxer]

Not surprised. For me the best biter/infected/walker/lurker/undead or whatever people call it to avoid saying zombie game since Dead Island 1.

 

[Ceadeus]

Awesome game. Also it had a very cool special edition

 

[noob smokes]

Its on ps plus so i might check it out

 

[acm2000]

No, not from what I read, unless they made a huge typo.

it wasnt a question, it was a fact.

 

[Sushi_Combo]

Heard it was a fun one, still have it on my Wishlist.

 

[Romulus]

Does it feel like the first game? That was fun and I don't think other zombie games have really captured that.

 

[poppabk]

Maybe I should've left the word "since" in there instead of taking it out so you'd understand.


No, not from what I read, unless they made a huge typo.

Has to be. 7 million gamepass + 3 million sold = 10 million. So it can't also be a top 3 PS+ extra game, if the 7 million is just gamepass.

 

[BadBreathOfTheWild]

Wonder if they will put out a pro patch? I know this game looks very good anyway, I have it on my Wishlist but just so many other things to play. I see it on sale regularly so definitely going to play at some stage.

Shows as PS5 Pro Enhanced on the PS Store.

 

[adamsapple]

Heard it was a fun one, still have it on my Wishlist.

It's really fun, I had a lot more fun playing this than Dying Light 2, for comparison's sake.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

I should really get this.

 

[Wolves hunt in packs]

Does it feel like the first game? That was fun and I don't think other zombie games have really captured that.

From what i remember no, it's been quite a few years since i played DI on Xbox 360 but from what i remember the first game had bigger maps.. and i mean much bigger, also had cars iirc?

But anything combat related then to me DI2 takes big time, the FLASH system in DI2 is so satisfying:

 

[TheKratos]

Fun game

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

I forgot about this game, going to get it during a sale. I remember liking the preview when someone hit a zombie and it went flying 50 feet into the air.

 

[NeverYouMind]

I tried it for about an hour but the first-person melee just does not do it for me. I have no interest in playing it further.

 

[Denton]

Funny how well this game turned out, especially compared to Saints Row by the same publisher. I very much enjoyed the campaign and intend to play the DLCs eventually.

 

[Bojanglez]

I started it today, I never played the first bit figured as it was on ps+ so I'd give it a go. Too early to judge it, seems fun, but like it would be more fun in VR

 

[demigod]

it wasnt a question, it was a fact.

Post your facts

 

[Gonzito]

I dont know, I remember buying when it came out, I liked the first half but then I got bored. I did not like how linear the game felt either and found the story quite dull

 

[acm2000]

Post your facts

im sure you know how to google.

 

[King Dazzar]

I enjoyed this for one play through. But just couldn't carry on when I revisited it. Its fun until it wears thin - which it will.

 

[xcalibersa]

Bloody fantastic game. Most fun I had in ages.

Just rounding up the DLC and will start ng plus