Dead Island 2 Re-Revealed, Release Date Announced

Going through a difficult development cycle, upcoming survival horror game Dead Island 2 was reportedly moved to Dambuster Studios a few years back by publisher Deep Silver and was set to have a re-announcement and launch this year.

Less than a week after an Amazon listing leak, Dead Island 2 has been re-revealed today during Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live digital presentation with a new trailer, gameplay footage and a definitive release date of February 3, 2023.

Moving away from island of Banoi, Dead Island sequel takes you to an open-world Los Angeles for a brand-new zombie slaying adventure. All playable characters are bitten, infected and very unique but somehow still immune to the disease.

Amidst a massive outbreak, Los Angeles has been quarantined and you will regroup with other survivors to take a last stand. Discover how the virus changes you and may be even try to learn how this massive outbreak was spread out in L.A.

Stepping into city of Angels, explore iconic locations HELL-A like Beverly Hills and Venice Beach while killing as many zombies as you want. Dead Island 2 combat is designed as a brutal melee sandbox to deliver an intense, visceral gameplay.

Dev team introduces six new characters for DI2, each having unique dialogues and personality. Players can fully customize their preferred Slayer abilities using newly added skill system to re- spec your build on the go to match any play-style.

There are dozens of zombie types and themed variants with advanced dismemberment system in-game. Moreover, you can join up to three players for a cinematic adventure and proper RPG experience in exciting, over-the-top co-op mode.

Dead Island 2 is available for pre-order on Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Deluxe and Gold Edition comes along with characters, Expansion Pass and weapons pack with pre-order bonus content.