Dead Island 3 is officially in development at Dambuster Studios, with a target release window set for the first half of 2028. All developers at Dambuster are currently focused on this project, while completing the Luna and Mac versions of Dead Island 2. The game is progressing with early production work on features, character and world design. The first tease of Dead Island 3 came earlier this year, and it’s been confirmed through a recent financial report that production is well underway. After the success of Dead Island 2, fans can expect more carnage as the new game promises a different setting, with potential locations speculated to be far from Los Angeles.

When is Dead Island 3 expected to be released?

Dead Island 3 is currently predicted to be released in the first half of 2028.

Dead Island first launched in 2011, introducing players to a tropical zombie apocalypse that captivated gamers with its open-world mechanics and survival horror elements. Its sequel, Dead Island 2, faced numerous development challenges before its release in April 2023. As the franchise continues to evolve, Dead Island 3 aims to explore new landscapes and expand on the engaging gameplay that fans have come to love.