Dead Island: Epidemic

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Stunlock Studios · Deep Silver

Released: Nov 20, 2014
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Last updated: 11 Sep 2026, 09:54 GMT

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30 Mar 2018Developer post
DI:E still living in people's hearts
Game might be dead for almost 3 years but still remembered as favorite game for some of us Here are some of most recent fan works Fan art "The Cooled Fuse" - WarSignal and Louise Norense Custom printed cardgame playmat - Charlie And last but not least "Blood in the water" wallpap
25 Apr 2017Developer post
We Want DI:E Back group event
Dead Island: Epidemic revival group is hosting an event, more info in the group's announcement Unfortunately we don't have any news to give about DI:E returning yet. Meanwhile you can join our Discord server
11 Feb 2017Developer post
DI:E revival, phase 2
Please find time to read and write down why you want Dead Island: Epidemic to return:
23 Jan 2017Developer post
DI:E can return with your help
We need your help. Share, reunite and join this group to support us More info in the group. Together we can make it happen, WE WANT DI:E BACK . Don't miss this opportunity to achieve our goal and bring Epidemic back from the dead.
19 Sep 2015Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Dead Island: Epidemic MOBA Shutting Down
As if it weren’t already clear that the world is not desperately short of F2P MOBAs, and that dressing a game in the clothes of a known brand isn’t attractive enough to players, another branded arena ‘em up is closing. Dead Island: Epidemic , a MOBA-y spin-off from the open-world
16 Sep 2015PC Gamer
Early Access MOBA Dead Island: Epidemic is going to die next month
The free-to-play zombie-splattering MOBA Dead Island: Epidemic hit Steam Early Access in May of 2014. At the time, developer Stunlock Studios said: "There is no better way to gain valuable feedback and concrete suggestions than by allowing you guys to actually jump in and have at
15 Sep 2015Developer post
Dead Island: Epidemic closing down
Dear players, Ever since starting with the Closed Alpha, and all the way through the Closed Beta and Open Beta, we’ve received a great amount of useful criticism and encouraging feedback from our players. This has been invaluable for all the teams involved in developing the game.
10 Jul 2015Developer post
Rico contest has started!
Hey, survivors! We are playing scavenger on EU servers! You can see the details of the contest here: And you can watch our matches here: See you ingame!
09 Jul 2015Developer post
Defeat the mod contest
Hey survivors, We've been reading your forum posts and are aware you are waiting for updates. Unfortunately there are some difficulties that need to be solved in the upcoming months so we apologize for the wait. In the meantime we'll be running a few new events, first of which sh
Hey survivors,
We've been reading your forum posts and are aware you are waiting for updates. Unfortunately there are some difficulties that need to be solved in the upcoming months so we apologize for the wait.
In the meantime we'll be running a few new events, first of which shall be named "Defeat the Mods Contest".
Our volunteer moderators who most of you already know will be playing Scavenger over the coming weeks at random times and random servers. Some of them will be even playing with a brand new character which should attract the interest of all the teams. And if you want to get your hands on Rico as well, keep reading.
Your goal here is to win the match against the moderators team using any means necessary ok not quite, can't be using any of unfair or unethical methods such as griefing or base camping and remember to keep the language nice and clean.
If you manage to play fair and win the match, you and your teammates will be rewarded with Rico, the brand new character for absolutely free.
Interested yet? Want to know who your targets are?
Here's the list...
Bleeder / Bleeder91
Joker / JokeR
Juriz / Jur1z
Messi / Fran
Varonth
and potentially more...
Are the guys here you're buddies and you're a little hesitant to take them on? Well if you want to help them out and manage to win the match while on their team you'll be awarded Rico as well.
Wondering how you know the match will be counted towards the contest? Easy, the mods team will wear the Moderator Icon "M" next to their names.
We hope to see you on the battlefield soon.
You can discuss this contest on forum: http://steamcommunity.com/app/222900/discussions/0/537402115076264377
Cheers
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04 Jun 2015Developer post
8.5 Update!
Hey Survivors, Here is a list of some of the issues we’ve fixed for this update. General Fixed issues related to account experience not Saving correctly after Re-logging. Reward screen – fixed calculation of gained experience on the reward screen related to already owned items Re
23 Apr 2015Developer post
Easter Sale Ending Soon!
Time is running out on our Easter sales, only one week left! This week be on the lookout for sales on Sam B, Xian Mei and Allie. You'll be finding deals on all three but only for an hour at a time, so make sure to keep checking to grab the best bargain!
23 Apr 2015Developer post
Spring Cleaning - Update 0.8.4
Hey Survivors, Here is a list of bug fixes that went into this patch. We would like to thank those of you that have been helping us out in the forums by posting bugs, tracking down bugs, providing us with vital information, and assisting your fellow community members. Keep up the
02 Apr 2015Developer post
Easter on Amaia
The zombie infestation won't keep us from celebrating Easter on Amaia. We invite you to celebrate this holiday event which starts from 02/04/2015 until 16/04/2015 Easter Theme! Amaia has been visited by the Easter bunny Easter Shop Rotation! We will have different character tiers
12 Mar 2015Developer post
Patch v0.8
Highlights Scavenger Hunter adjustments Kill feel improvement Russian translation Scavenger Hunt Looters now spawn with 1/2 Attributes when the Infection Level is 5/10 and higher Defense Attribute + 1 Random Attribute Hoarders now spawn with 1 Attribute at Infection Level 12 and
Highlights
Scavenger Hunter adjustments
Kill feel improvement
Russian translation
Scavenger Hunt
Looters now spawn with 1/2 Attributes when the Infection Level is 5/10 and higher
Defense Attribute + 1 Random Attribute
Hoarders now spawn with 1 Attribute at Infection Level 12 and higher
Hoarder respawn timer is no longer reset upon reaching end game (night time)
Looters now always spawn at a minimum in-game level of 3
Barricade Run
The Roaming spawns before each barricade should now have a 100% spawn rate and should consist of the same type of zombies for all teams
Note that special type of zombies that spawn during the Barricade Event can still be random
Note that there can be a difference in number of "static" walkers on the way to the barricade (walkers that are sitting, eating, etc)

A team can no longer overload their trucks with supplies. Players will be unable to deliver more supplies and flags will stop generating supplies once a truck is full.
You will be able to deliver supplies and flags will start generating supplies again If another team denies victory by stealing supplies
This change will make it impossible for another team to deliver more supplies than the winning team during the countdown - Reaching the supply limit first is still the victory condition
Base Turrets attack range slightly increased
XP Table has changed
XP granted from hoarders are now based on a static value
Scavenger Expedition Map
Paths leading up to hoarders have been slightly reworked
Kill-Feel Updates
Players now uses rag-dolls similar to zombies to enhance the effect of dealing a killing blow
A "gravestone" effect spawns on the location where a player dies. Standing near the gravestone will allow you to resurrect the player.
First Player who kills an enemy player is awarded with "First Blood"
Killing several players in quick succession awards
Double Kill
Triple Kill
Quadruple Kill
Penta Kill
Monster Kill
Killing 4 Players without dying awards Killing Spree
Scoresystem Update
Scoreboard now display damage done in Scavenger/Crossroads
Scoreboard now display healing done in Scavenger/Crossroads
Scoreboard now display "Takedowns" instead of Player Kills. Takedowns is a combined value of Kills and Assists (in Scavenger)
By assisting another player on your team you are rewarded with a Takedown.
Assist will count:
if you are nearby when a player on your team struck the killing blow
If you dealt damage to a player killed by an ally within a certain time-frame
If you healed/buffed the player who struck the killing blow

Scoreboard now displays score. Score is awarded when performing certain actions in Scavenger Hunt
Hovering damage/healing/takedowns/score displays details about this value in a tooltip
HUD
HUD has gotten a facelift. Most HUD elements have been updated with new art and new design
Level Up system has been updated to better relay information about each upgrade and to make in-game levels more obvious
A buffbar has been implemented displaying passive effects, buffs and debuffs.
A new statistics screen has been implemented displaying stats and perks in-game (Default bound to the hotkey 'V')
Characters
Armored Amber
Focus now properly increases damage output of Infested Minion.
Updated character roles (In Crib) for several characters
Additional voices has been implemented for several characters
Crib
Weapon tooltips now compares your currently equipped weapon with the weapon you are hovering.
An additional character tab has been implemented displaying a summary of a character's different qualities and an expected play-difficulty
Item Info - Right Windows
All window types now rescaled to have the same size on the item-display part (top half)
New background added to the Item-Display
Reward window
Flow for daily rewards reworked.
Starter Quest Changes
Steps lowered to 5
1. Play Scout
2. Craft Weapon
3. Play Crossroads
4. Buy Consumable (Or another item)
5. Play 3 matches
Steps can now be played in any order
Starter Quest no longer locks the player to the current state, you can always browse all available features of the crib.
General
Updated cursor and crosshair.
Fixed a bug with the modification 'Sentinel'. Sentinel should now correctly grant shield value depending on life leech up to a maximum of 20% base health.
Players are now invulnerable for 2.5s in Crossroads after respawning
Localization
The game is now translated in Russian
Bugfixes
http://steamcommunity.com/app/222900/discussions/0/617330406647850647/
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12 Feb 2015Developer post
Patch v0.7.3
Voice Over VO for Mr. White added Character VO is now heard by all players Attack Speed Attack Speed calculation has been reworked. Stacking attack speed previously scaled exponentially. This change does not affect single attack speed buffs or attack speed bonuses from weapons bu
Voice Over
VO for Mr. White added
Character VO is now heard by all players
Attack Speed
Attack Speed calculation has been reworked. Stacking attack speed previously scaled exponentially. This change does not affect single attack speed buffs or attack speed bonuses from weapons but will have an impact when several buffs are stacked (something that could cause unintentionally high attack speed - for example when Armored Berg's ultimate was combines with attack speed weapons and attack speed buffs).
Armored Berg
Berserk
Attack Speed has been increased to 30% from 25% to cater for the new attack speed calculation.
Mr. White
Action Hero
Action hero no longer turn Mr. Whites team color blue
The effects has been reworked
Crossroads
Slight re-balances to certain enemy events
Free Civilian from Cocoon Event - Increased cocoon base health to 4500 from 4000
Escort Mission - Enemy assaults should now trigger further away from the base
Bug fixes
Over 150 bugs fixed
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29 Jan 2015Developer post
Patch v0.7 is here!
Highlights Matchmaking Changes Power Stat Re-Balanced Crossroad Changes Character-VO implementation started Read the full patch notes here: Read the thought process behind our decisions in the latest Stunlock Morse:
18 Dec 2014Developer post
Xian Mei joins the DI:E character roster!
Get the full lowdown on returning Dead Island hero Xian Mei's repertoire of skills as she joins the Epidemic. Xian Mei has managed to survive thus far using her sharp mind and even sharper weapons, and she intends to keep it that way. She is a mobile burst damage character who ju
06 Dec 2014Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Dead Island: Epidemic Ready To Infect Beta Players
If you’ve missed word of Dead Island: Epidemic before today, it is – deep breath – a free-to-play multiplayer action hack and slash arena game. It’s pursuing a cartoony look and feel and, from a trailer voiceover, it’s making no bones about trying to be funny (although I hope the
05 Dec 2014Developer post
Welcome to Open Beta
Hey survivors! We finally hit Open Beta. Bring your friends (and foes) and enjoy DI:Epidemic! Your Dead Island: Epidemic Team
20 Nov 2014Developer post
Patch 0.6
Highlights New PvE-Mode: Crossroads Progression System Overhaul Crafting Overhaul Passive Skills Loot System Rework Crossroad You are now able to play the new PvE experience that is going to replace the Horde Mode. Mission System & Victory Conditions Complete 4 Missions You c
Highlights

New PvE-Mode: Crossroads
Progression System Overhaul
Crafting Overhaul
Passive Skills
Loot System Rework
Crossroad
You are now able to play the new PvE experience that is going to replace the Horde Mode.
Mission System & Victory Conditions
Complete 4 Missions

You can receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal when completing a mission based on your performance
A better score awards more supplies
There are a number of different missions that will be randomized during a playthrough
All missions scale in difficulty-level based on the infection level. There is a significant difference in difficulty between low and high infection levels

Secure Supplies

Your game reward is primarily based on the amount of supplies you are able secure during the game
Day and night cycle

Similar to Scavenger, you begin in the morning and the game ends during the night
Maps

Crossroad maps are divided into themes. The first theme available is the Swamp / Lab theme
There is a number of different map layouts available within themes
New Zombie Attribute System

Attributes are permanent buffs that boost zombies
Boosted zombies glow
Attributes are more frequent on high infection levels
Attribute List

Deadly

Damage output increased by 50%
Tank

Reduces damage taken by 35%
Enraged
Increased Attack Speed by 50%
Speed

Increased Movementspeed by 50%
Projectile Resistant

Reduces Projectile type damage by 75%
Melee Resistant

Reduces Melee type damage by 75%
Area Resistant

Reduces AoE type damage by 75%
Plague

Deals damage to players standing close to the zombie
Unstable

An infectious explosion does damage to nearby players 2s after the zombie is killed
Amplifier

Zombie standard attacks inflict Amplify
Numbing

Zombie standard attacks inflict Weaken
Uncontrollabe
Zombie cannot be stunned/incapacitated/slowed/feared etc
Relentless

Greatly Increases Max HP and Damage ouput
Slaughterous

An attribute placed only on Massives. It indicates that the boss will be using stronger versions of its abilities.

New Minimap Functionality

Crossroads uses a zoomed-in minimap due to the large maps
The fog of war is being lifted as you explore the Crossroad map
Respawn System

In Crossroads players respawn at a respawn point close to the remaining players
All players respawn simultaneously
If all players die the group receives a respawn duration penalty
Doctor Bauer

Doctor Bauer is a new narrator and the guy that is mainly responsible for coordinating missions in Crossroads!
Progression System Overhaul

Levels for individual characters have been removed: there is now a global character level. Unlocks apply to each character once you reach a new level
New account progression rewards have been added

All permanent unlocks will be handed out to users who have already bypassed these rewards
Reaching the late-game content will now be faster overall and you earn more Gear Points to spend on your new weapons!
Crafting Overhaul

The weapon leveling system has been removed and is being replaced with a new modification system

Modifications allow you to customize your weapons to better fit your needs and playstyle!
The weapon tiers have been increased from 6 to 16
Crafting weapons are no longer restricted by the workbench-level

Loot drops are now based on your character strength. Increasing your character strength by leveling up your account and by crafting new weapons will lead to a higher infection level and thus better loot
All weapon-stats have been rebalanced
New weapons can now be dropped
Almost all legendary weapons have a unique perk and a more defined role
Passive Skills

The weapon expertise on all characters has been removed and is replaced by a passive skills
You can now choose whatever weapon you like and customize it to your character and playstyle using the modification system
Loot System Rework

Smarter drop system with guaranteed drops and less randomness

The more games you play without receiving blueprints the higher the chance of receiving a loot-drop
Weapon-types are also distributed more evenly. If you have not received a certain weapon-type for a long time you will have an increased chance to receive that weapon-type
Duplicate blueprints are now transformed into account experience points

The Gear Point income has been re-balanced to accustom the new progression
Compensation

As character levels and weapon levels are removed we are also removing the unbound experience part of the game. Everyone who spent cash to unbind XP gets compensated with Cash
With the big crafting rework and the many weapon changes we are also compensating all users who have converted Cash into Gear Points by giving back 50% of Cash spent on the Cash to Gear Point conversion
Updates
Scout Missions Rework

All Scout Missions have been reworked into single player missions

Each mission has a unique objective
All three new Scout Missions are now part of the starter quest

New Enemy Types

A new classification has been added: Infected. Infected-type zombies are stronger than Walkers but weaker than special-zombies.
Elite Walkers are now named Veterans and their classification has changed from Walker to Infected
The Suicider is a new Special enemy that will blow itself up along with you and your allies!
The Runner is a new Infected enemy that will chase you down and whack you in the back when trying to flee
The Spitter is a new Infected enemy that spits acid-goo (beware of large groups of Spitters!)
All Massive zombies have been re-balanced and updated
Crafting Details

All weapons have had their stats re-balanced
Some weapons have a different rarity than before
Several perks has been removed from weapons. These perks have been changed into modifications
The required parts have been re-balance

The amount of different parts have been reduced to 10
Parts are reused over several weapon tiers
Gadgets have their stats adjusted to fit the new crafting changes
Our patch notes are too ~~awesome~~ big for a Steam announcement! Read the rest of the patch notes here.
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Updates & announcements

General

Characters

Bug fix list!

Scavenger

Crossroads

Characters

Weapons , Modifications, etc.

Zombies

General

Easter Theme!

Easter Shop Rotation!

New Character!

New Icon!

Highlights

Scavenger Hunt

Kill-Feel Updates

Scoresystem Update

HUD

Characters

Crib

Starter Quest Changes

General

Localization

Bugfixes

Highlights

Read the full patch notes here:

Read the thought process behind our decisions in the latest Stunlock Morse:

Highlights

Crossroad

Progression System Overhaul

Crafting Overhaul

Passive Skills

Loot System Rework

Compensation

Updates

Crafting Details