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A million copies of the game were sold within 3 days of release
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Published onMarch 7, 2024
published onMarch 7, 2024
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Dead Island 2, released almost a year ago and brought to Xbox Game Pass inFeb’24, has made it to theMost Popularlist. The game sits comfortably at the top spot, aboveMinecraftandPalworldin theUS.
As for theUK,Dead Island 2ranks second in theMost Popularlist, just belowMinecraft.
Microsoft has never officially shared the metrics used to assess the popularity of a game, but based on reports, it’s most likely the number of downloads, playtime, engagements, and ratings.
Why is Dead Island 2 so popular?
Dead Island 2, with an age rating of17+, is an action-packed role-playing game (RPG) where players battle zombies in anot-so-seriousgameplay. Theofficial websitedescribes the game as,Horror, dark humor and over the top zombie-slaying, in an epic pulp adventure.
Some users do state that the first 45 minutes tend to be boring, but once you are past the initial stage and acquire advanced weapons, it gets exciting.
Besides, the penalty for a failed mission is minimal, ensuring that you can quickly recover and get back to playing.
The only downside is the short gameplay. If you are an avid gamer, it won’t last more than 12-14 hours of extensive gaming. And the missions are all somewhat similar!
Dead Island 2 is slated for aSteam releaseonApril 22, 2024, so PC users won’t miss out on the fun!
If you have played Dead Island 2, do share your review in the comments section.
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