"Dead Island has an incredibly active and enthusiastic community, and we are thrilled to welcome the five millionth player to the world of Banoi," Koch Media CEO Klemens Kundratitz said in the announcement. "This once again proves that venturing into new waters in terms of games publishing does matter for success and that even at the end of a console cycle new IPs can be created and nurtured into lasting franchises."
Deep Silver is owned by Koch Media, the same company who recently picked up Volition and the rights to the Saints Row and Metro franchises.