Why do you think DBD has had a consistent player base after all these years?

I play this game with friends and I’ve been playing the game since Deathslinger was introduced. I still play when my friends get on, but if they don’t, I’m playing Marvel Rivals, Cyberpunk, or any other game that has I’m interest at that moment.

I am surprised that a game so “simple” has lasted as long as it has with really no game play changes besides perks. There has been quality of life updates sure, but I personally struggle to think of other games that have released a single title the has the player base DBD has almost 10 years later. Games die off and usually a sequel is dropped or nothing comes of it, but DBD is still going 20,000+ strong after all this time.

I wanted to know what you think has made this game successful and why they have been able to retain this community for as long as they have?