Dead Island 2 appears to be alive and kicking. Eight years after its initial announcement, the long-awaited and overdue zombie finally appears to rise from the grave of it.
Many fans of the series had suspected that Dead Island 2 would forever be stuck in development hell, as ownership of the sequel went back and forth between developers. But now it seems more likely than ever that the zombie sequel is finally on its way to hitting shelves.
Although the game has yet to be officially revealed, an Amazon listing page surfaced earlier this month hinting at much of the game's content and even hinting at a Dead Island 2 release date. defeat the hordes. of undead demons with a variety of weapons, tools and characters.
There are still plenty of details we haven't heard about yet, and we're expecting a good chunk of them to show up at Gamescom 2022. Given the game's recent online appearance, we suspect developer Dambuster Studios is gearing up for a full game. ad one day. soon and the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 showcase would be the perfect occasion. So be sure to check out our guide on how to watch Opening Night Live so you can catch the biggest announcements as they happen.
Want to know more about the long-awaited survival horror sequel? Read on for everything we know about Dead Island 2 so far.
Dead Island 2: straight to the point
- What is it? The long-delayed melee-focused zombie sequel has arrived on Dead Island
- When can I play it? To be confirmed, but probably on February 23, 2023
- What can I play in? PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One y PC
Dead Island 2 release date and platforms
Dambuster hasn't officially revealed a release date for Dead Island 2, but there's every reason to believe it's coming early next year. The Amazon store page that originally leaked the game's announcement lists a release date of February 23, 2023. That's specific enough not to be a placeholder.
Fans will be waiting impatiently. Development on Dead Island 2 has changed hands twice since the sequel was first announced eight years ago, leaving gamers disappointed with the past. It was the first in development at Yager, the same studio that created Spec Ops: The Line, and was originally scheduled for a 2015 release. But that never materialized.
In 2016, it was announced that development had moved to Sumo Digital. Three years later, the game changed studios again, and Dambuster announced that they had resumed work on the game. Since then, we have remained largely in the dark about the development of Dead Island 2. Fingers crossed that it crosses the line. of goal. this time.
Platform wise, it looks like Dead Island 2 is coming to both old and new gen consoles. So expect to find it on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Dead Island 2 gameplay and story
Gameplay details for Dead Island 2 are scarce, but, thanks to the aforementioned Amazon listing leak, we have some information to dig into until the game is fully revealed.
Screenshots on the game's listing page suggest that the series' focus on melee combat will continue. Expect to hit zombies with sticks and baseball bats, rather than unloading magazines from assault rifles. Although there will still be a lot of gore. Amazon's blurb claims that the game's combat will provide "the most intense, visceral, and bloody first-person experience possible."
You will have a variety of weapons to choose from, depending on the propaganda, offering different tactical advantages, as well as six playable characters to choose from. Each character, or Slayer as they seem to call themselves, can be equipped with different skills and abilities. The blurb claims you'll be able to instantly respec them to "try out the craziest builds," and the mentioned day one DLC on Amazon suggests they'll also be cosmetic parts to dress them up with.
Of course, there will be "dozens of different types of zombies, each with their own mutations, attacks, and hundreds of LA-themed variations." However, it is not known what these variants will be like.
Dead Island 2's story remains a mystery, though it looks like you'll be playing as a survivor of a deadly virus that has destroyed Los Angeles. By teaming up with other survivors, you'll try to "uncover the truth behind the outbreak" while "exploding the zombie inside" yourself.
Dead Island 2 news and rumors
Dead Island 2 release date leaked on Amazon
Dead Island 2 appeared in listing form on Amazon in August, along with a description, release date, and a mockup of the game's box. Most of what we currently know about the game comes from this leak.
Dambuster Studios takes over development
In 2019, development on Dead Island 2 shifted from Sumo Digital to Dambuster Studios. No other details were provided at the time, but he did indicate that the sequel was at least still in the works.
what we want to see
We've been waiting almost a decade for Dead Island 2, which gives us plenty of time to think about exactly what we want to see in the game. Our minds, our expectations have grown incredibly, dimmed only by the embattled process of game development. We may not know exactly what Dead Island 2 will be like, but that hasn't stopped us from dreaming.
For starters, we expect the first game to focus on melee combat. The original Dead Island tried to set itself apart from other zombie games of the time by emphasizing makeshift sidearms that could be upgraded with mods you'd find all over the island. Although weapons could be found, ammo was limited, so you spent most of your time pummeling the undead with nail-studded baseball bats or electrified hammers.
Leaked screenshots of Dead Island 2 suggest that the sequel will follow this trend. The player can be seen carrying a key that has been modified with a spiked wheel and what looks like a homemade stun baton. We'll have to wait and see the variety of weapons and upgrades on offer.
We'd also like to see Dead Island 2 build on the humor of the series. The original was hardly serious, and was at its best when embracing the colorful ridiculousness of battling hordes of zombies in a tropical paradise. Let's hope the sequel goes even further, forgoing a clunky melodramatic narrative in favor of a good old-fashioned ghoulish heist.