Dead Island: Riptide is currently experiencing a significant surge in player numbers on Steam. The spin-off from the original Dead Island, which is over a decade old, is attracting a fresh wave of players, injecting new energy into the game.

The first installment of Dead Island in 2011 delivered thrilling zombie survival gameplay. Following its success, the announcement of Dead Island 2 in 2014 at E3 raised expectations, although it took nearly a decade for the sequel to materialize. Despite the prolonged wait for Dead Island 2, a spin-off titled Dead Island: Riptide was released. Set on a different island within the Banoi archipelago, Dead Island: Riptide continues the story from the first game, challenging the heroes to face even larger zombie threats.

In an unexpected turn of events, Dead Island: Riptide is witnessing a surge in Steam players. Launched in 2013, it has now been more than ten years since its debut, yet players are still eager to explore the zombie survival experience it offers. While various mods have enhanced Dead Island: Riptide over the years, the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Steam release of Dead Island 2 is likely a key factor driving the increased interest in the game.

Impressive Rise in Player Numbers for Dead Island: Riptide

The long-awaited release of Dead Island 2 finally arrived last year, initially as an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC before making its way to Steam on April 22. The excitement surrounding the sequel's Steam debut is likely drawing players to revisit Dead Island: Riptide. According to PCGamesN, the concurrent player count for Dead Island: Riptide on April 14 ranged from 300 to 500, but it swiftly surged to approximately 2,000 players and has since maintained this level.

Within the Dead Island series, Dead Island: Riptide is sometimes overshadowed, yet it offers an engaging gameplay experience. For those eagerly anticipating the arrival of Dead Island 2 on Steam, exploring Dead Island: Riptide beforehand could prove to be a worthwhile endeavor.