### Dambuster Studios Confirms Plans for Dead Island 3 Release in Early 2028

Dambuster Studios, the developers behind the popular Dead Island series, is set to keep fans eagerly anticipating their next installment, Dead Island 3, until early 2028. This revelation comes from financial documents detailing the studio’s plans that emerged recently, providing insights into the game’s development timeline.

#### Financial Insights and Development Strategy

The financial documents, which were highlighted by a Twitter user (@bogorad222), are part of Dambuster’s annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2025. Within these documents, the studio outlines a clear strategy focusing on the full-scale development of Dead Island 3, indicating that all available developers are being allocated to the project. Currently, the studio is in the early stages of production, with work on various elements including features, characters, world-building, and story design progressing quickly.

The report specifically mentions that once the Mac and Luna versions of Dead Island 2 are completed, the quality assurance (QA) team will join the ongoing development of Dead Island 3, ensuring a thorough and polished gaming experience.

#### Anticipated Release Window

The anticipated release window for Dead Island 3 is set within the first two financial quarters of 2028, likely placing the launch by the end of June of that year. This timeline suggests that while the game is still a few years away, the groundwork is being laid for what could be one of the standout entries in the franchise.

This marks the first substantial update regarding Dead Island 3 since Dambuster’s previous hints about the next installment of the beloved zombie-focused series. Earlier, the studio teased their future projects in a Steam post, mentioning that they were “already carving out what comes next.”

#### Reflection on Dead Island 2

In the interim, fans can revisit Dead Island 2, which has had its own share of mixed reviews. Critically, Rick Lane noted that while the game may not have been “worth waiting eleven years for,” it still offered a “breezy, messy adventure” that is entertaining, albeit lacking depth.

As Dambuster Studios prepares for the next chapter in the Dead Island saga, fans should keep an eye on developments, eager to see how the third installment evolves and builds upon the legacy of its predecessors.