Dead Island 3 Teased: The Next Outbreak Is Already Brewing
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– Dambuster Studios teased Dead Island 3 in a Steam post celebrating the series’ 14th anniversary, hinting at a new outbreak.
– The image suggests the game may be set outside Los Angeles, with speculation pointing to locations like Vegas or another fictional setting.
– There is uncertainty whether the tease refers to a new game or additional DLC for Dead Island 2, though the studio states they are working on “what comes next.”
– Dead Island 2 faced an eight-year delay and multiple developer changes before its successful release in 2023.
– The article questions when Dead Island 3 will be officially revealed and released, hoping for a shorter development cycle than its predecessor.
Rumors are swirling that Dead Island 3 is officially in development, following a cryptic teaser released to mark the franchise’s 14th anniversary. Dambuster Studios, the current developer behind the series, shared an intriguing image on Steam accompanied by the message: “and the next outbreak is already brewing.” The post reflects on the legacy of the original game and its sun-soaked sequel, confirming that the studio is actively working on the next chapter while keeping specifics tightly under wraps.
The teaser image hints at a new location, steering clear of the Los Angeles setting seen in Dead Island 2. With a lone figure hitchhiking on an open road, speculation is running wild, could the next destination be Las Vegas, or perhaps another entirely unexpected setting? Given the series’ history, which began on a fictional tropical island, the possibilities are wide open. Some have wondered whether the tease might relate to additional DLC for Dead Island 2, though that seems unlikely since its two major story expansions have already launched.
Fans are hopeful that the development cycle for Dead Island 3 will be smoother than its predecessor’s. Dead Island 2 endured an eight-year delay, bouncing between multiple studios before finally launching to strong sales and critical praise. The game’s difficult journey included a very public cancellation of its initial version, with publisher Deep Silver even admitting at one point that the project “sucked.” After shifting from Yager to Sumo Digital and finally landing at Dambuster Studios, the game finally saw release in April 2023.
With more than two years having passed since Dead Island 2 arrived, anticipation is building for an official reveal. Many are eager to learn when the next installment will be shown and ultimately released. Given Dambuster’s hands-on experience with the franchise, there’s optimism that the team can deliver another gruesome, satisfying zombie-slaying adventure without another decade-long wait.
(Source: IGN)
