News | Extensive Dead Island 2 gameplay shown

Deep Silver has published fourteen minutes of Dead Island 2 gameplay.

The gameplay segment takes place in Bel Air, Los Angeles. In the video, Dani, one of the six playable characters, is controlled as she has a mission to reach the Halperin Hotel.

You can see how Dani has all kinds of weapons, each of which entails a unique way of combat. She encounters various zombies, including Walkers, Shamblers and Runners, as well as so-called ‘Apex zombies’ who have mutated.

The gameplay footage also shows so-called Skill Cards , which give players unique powers,  the ability to chop off limbs and the so-called Fury Mode.

Dead Island 2 will be released on April 21 on Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and Xbox One.


News | Dead Island 2 Showcase will air on December 6 at 9:00 PM

A new Dead Island 2 Showcase will air on December 6 at 9:00 PM Dutch time.

It was already known that Deep Silver would broadcast a Showcase about the game on December 6, but now the exact time is also known. Viewers will be able to see more of the game, including “exclusive new gameplay footage”.

Players will explore a zombie-infested Los Angeles, including Beverly Hill and Venice Beach, in this sequel. There are six playable characters to choose from, with each character having its own personality and unique dialogues. Each ‘Slayer’ can also be fully customized via a new skill system. The game can be played in co-op for three players.

Dead Island 2  will release April 28, 2023 on Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and Xbox One.