Dead Island 2 seems to finally have a final release date, though we've certainly been burned by this game before. After an originally scheduled release in 2015, the game disappeared. Rumors of a difficult development process had led many to believe that Dead Island 2 would never see the light of day.
Fortunately, and to the delight of zombie fans everywhere, Dead Island 2 is still alive and will be released next year. It was revealed in early 2022, with a full gameplay trailer showcasing the new tone and visual style. It looks like there's still going to be plenty of zombie-slaying action set against the backdrop of sun-bleached Los Angeles.
Now that the release date is finally in sight and with a game showcase on the horizon, there's a lot to learn about Dead Island 2. Here's everything we know about Dead Island 2, including all the latest news and rumors. As new details are revealed, you will find this page updated. Please check back to find out if the game actually makes it to its new release date.
Dead Island 2: straight to the point
- What is it? The long-delayed sequel to Dead Island
- When can I play it? April 28th 2023
- What can I play in? PS5, Xbox Serie X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC
Dead Island 2 Trailers
For a long time, the only Dead Island 2 trailer we had was the original reveal scene from 2014. It was tasty stuff, showing a rapidly deteriorating runner running down Venice Beach in Los Angeles.
While it didn't reveal anything about the gameplay, it did set the tone for what we could expect from the tone of Dead Island 2.
Skip ahead eight years and now we have two new trailers for the open world Zombie survival game. A new cinematic, in the vein of the original, gives you a tasty taste of this apocalyptic version of Los Angeles.
However, after an eight-year wait between movie trailers, you can understand fans wanting to see Dead Island 2 in action. Fortunately, developer Dambuster Studios was happy to cooperate and also released a gameplay trailer, showing just how violent this long-awaited sequel will be.
Dead Island 2 release date and platforms
Dambuster Studios has once again delayed Dead Island 2. It will now be released on April 28, 2023. This is a 12-week delay from the previous release date. In a Twitter post, which you can see below, the team states that this is now the final release date. We will see.
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 has switched studios again, with Dambuster announcing that it has resumed work on the game. Fingers crossed he crosses the finish line this time.
As for platforms, Dead Island 2 will be coming to both new and old consoles, along with PS5, Xbox Series X | S, PS4, Xbox One and PC, all confirmed.
The delay is only a short 12 weeks and development is now in the home stretch. Dead Island 2's new release date will be April 28, 2023. #DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA pic.twitter.com/Vf1NARTECo November 17, 2022
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Dead Island 2 gameplay and story
Now that Dead Island has been revealed again, we're starting to learn a bit more about it. Our first information actually comes from Amazon's leaked listing for the game, which revealed that Dead Island 2 is not set on an island. Instead, it's set in Los Angeles, or "HELL-A."
Screenshots on the game's listing page showed that the game will continue the series' focus on melee combat and its blurb promised a lot of gore, stating that the game's combat will deliver "the most intense first-person experience ever." , visceral and bloody as possible".
You will have a variety of weapons to choose from, depending on the propaganda, each offering different tactical advantages. The game will also feature six playable characters, each with customizable abilities with, Dambuster says (opens in a new tab), an "all-new ability system that lets you instantly re-spec and try out the craziest builds."
In an interview with PCGamer (opens in a new tab), creative director James Worrall revealed that while the game doesn't have a branching narrative, the characters of the six players offer different perspectives.
“Each player character has their own voice and their own dialogue,” he said. "So you could have a character who is particularly driven, energetic, or optimistic. You could have another character who is a little more cynical. Some characters are quite understated, subtle. We wrote these characters to reflect broad playstyles."
When it comes to zombies, there will also be variety, and Dambuster confirms that there will be "dozens of different types of zombies, each with their own mutations, attacks, and hundreds of LA-themed variations."
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.
As part of this package, Dead Island 2 will support single player play, but there will also be a cooperative mode, with up to three players participating. However, we still have a lot to learn about how the cooperative works.
In a preview of the game, IGN (opens in a new tab) referred to the game's "FLESH" system, or "Fully Local Evisceration System for Humanoids," which "procedurally shreds zombies with every keypress." and makes the game a real bloody experience. . We saw it ourselves in the trailer.
Regarding combat, IGN said that the game "encourages constant movement, dodging, kicking, and jumping as integral parts" and that while there is a stamina system, it's not extremely restrictive, allowing you to "experiment with a variety of techniques." different". .
Dead Island 2 news and rumors
Dead Island 2 Showcase is coming in December
Along with the news of a recent delay, a gameplay showcase for Dead Island 2 has been revealed. It will take place on December 6, 2022. You can check it out via the links in the Tweet below.
I can't wait to show you more on December 6th:- our Twitch channel: https://t.co/4H3F7wbjIh- our YouTube channel: https://t.co/xW0cNwjmS7- our website: https:// you. co/Erh4Juv3fJNovember 17, 2022
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Dead Island 2 consulted a diversity council for a more "representative" LA
During a recent interview with Dead Island 2 developer Dambuster Studios, art director Adam Olsson told The Loadout (opens in a new tab) how they approached their version of Los Angeles. While there are more comic hype like Hell-A's Muscle Beach has bodybuilding zombies, Olsson confirmed that the decisions were made after speaking with Dambuster's diversity council.
"It was a really interesting exercise trying to break down what makes something LA and what stands out as a really unique Los Angeles experience. We were very careful to take anything that might sound like a hurtful stereotype and that's why in the studio to have a diversity board to help us understand if we've taken something too far," says Olsson.
“The board has worked closely with us to make sure we set a good tone because we want to make sure we bring Dead Island 2 into the 21st century. We want to be contemporary and we want to be representative.
Alexa game control integration
Dead Island 2 will come with an interesting feature: Alexa Game Control. Announced at Gamescom 2022, Alexa Game Control will give PC and console gamers the ability to use voice commands to do things in-game. You don't need an Amazon Echo device or an Amazon Prime account to use it. In fact, you don't have to say "Alexa" either. All you need is "any microphone or headset" connected to your PC or console and a standard Amazon account linked to the game.
According to an Amazon blog post (opens in a new tab), with Alexa Game Control, you'll be able to say things like "where's the nearest workbench?" and "switch to my best weapon" during gameplay to do things like find the nearest workbench and, uh, switch to your best weapon. The message even mentions the ability to "handle hordes of zombies" simply by saying "hey zombie."
Dead Island 2 will be the first game to support the feature, and the FAQ (opens in a new tab) reveals that it will be available in English in North America for PC and Xbox at launch, with more regions, languages, and maybe even Platforms to lower the line.
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.