News For Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2: SoLA Expansion Launches on April 17

Dead Island 2: SoLA Expansion Launches on April 17

The action RPG's second paid DLC will bring new weapons, enemies, story content, and a new location.

Dead Island 2 Listed for Game Pass on Xbox Store

Dead Island 2 Listed for Game Pass on Xbox Store

The acclaimed first-person hack-and-slash title could join the subscription service, though its listing may also be a mistake.

Dead Island 2 is Coming to Steam on April 22

Dead Island 2 is Coming to Steam on April 22

Meanwhile, 2013's Dead Island: Riptide is currently free to claim for everyone on the platform until February 15.

Dead Island 2: Haus Expansion is Out Now

Dead Island 2: Haus Expansion is Out Now

Based in Malibu, Haus is a mysterious mansion full of Kult members, zombies, strange biomes and all kinds of twisted things.

Dead Island 2: Haus Expansion Releases on November 2nd

Dead Island 2: Haus Expansion Releases on November 2nd

First screenshots and details for the expansion revealed, like new weapons and eight Skill Cards, with a new location in Malibu.

Dead Island 2 Will Get a New Survival-Based Mode “Neighborhood Watch” – Rumor

Dead Island 2 Will Get a New Survival-Based Mode “Neighborhood Watch” – Rumor

With five in-game days and a zombie horde approaching, players reportedly have to earn weapons and set traps to defend themselves.

Dead Island 2 Will Launch for “Another Platform” Next Year

Dead Island 2 Will Launch for “Another Platform” Next Year

Embracer Group is expecting added sales for the zombie action RPG when it comes to another platform sometime next year.

Dead Island 2 – Haus Expansion Releases Q4 2023, SOLA Festival Out in Q2 2024

Dead Island 2 – Haus Expansion Releases Q4 2023, SOLA Festival Out in Q2 2024

The former concerns a billionaire and his "techno-death cult," while the latter focuses on a strange festival in Los Angeles.

Dead Island 2 Sells Over 2 Million Copies

Dead Island 2 Sells Over 2 Million Copies

Dambuster Studios' hack and slash has become the biggest launch in history for PLAION and Deep Silver within its first seven days.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Dead Island 2 Were the US’ Best-Selling Games in April

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Dead Island 2 Were the US’ Best-Selling Games in April

Meanwhile, the PS5 was the region's best-selling console in dollar sales, while the Nintendo Switch led the way in unit sales.

Dead Island 2’s Original Vision Was “Too Complex” – Dambuster Studios

Dead Island 2’s Original Vision Was “Too Complex” – Dambuster Studios

The action RPG's creative director James Worrall says Dambuster Studios decided early on to adopt a more focused approach for the project.

Deep Silver, Prime Matter, and Ravenscourt Are Being Merged Into PLAION

Deep Silver, Prime Matter, and Ravenscourt Are Being Merged Into PLAION

The three publishing labels will still continue to put out games for the next couple of years, however.

Dead Island 2 Expansion Pass Adds 2 New Story Chapters with New Enemies, Weapons, and More

Dead Island 2 Expansion Pass Adds 2 New Story Chapters with New Enemies, Weapons, and More

There will also be new abilities, missions and areas. In the meantime, Expansion Pass owners can pick up the Red's Demise Katana today.

Dead Island 2 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units in Three Days

Dead Island 2 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units in Three Days

Deep Silver has confirmed that the long-awaited action RPG sequel has sold over a million units within three days of its launch.

Dead Island 2 and Minecraft Legends Take Top 2 Spots in Weekly UK Retail Charts

Dead Island 2 and Minecraft Legends Take Top 2 Spots in Weekly UK Retail Charts

Dead Island 2 is the year's third-biggest release in the UK. Meanwhile, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp debuts in third place.

Dead Island 2 Runs at 3072×1728 and 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Dead Island 2 Runs at 3072×1728 and 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Meanwhile, on the Xbox Series S, it runs at a native 1080p and 60 FPS, according to Digital Foundry's analysis.

Dead Island 2 Developer “Never” Used Yager’s Original Trailer as Inspiration

Dead Island 2 Developer “Never” Used Yager’s Original Trailer as Inspiration

Dambuster Studios says the original reveal trailer for Dead Island 2 wasn't really much of a reference point for the final product.

Dead Island 2 Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Praise

Dead Island 2 Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Praise

The hack-and-slash title is out on Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC and has earned a modicum of critical praise.

Dead Island 2 is Out Now on Consoles and PC

Dead Island 2 is Out Now on Consoles and PC

The long-awaited zombie slasher is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4 and PC after being announced in 2014.

Dead Island 2 Won’t Let Base PS4 and Xbox One Players Host Co-op Sessions at Launch

Dead Island 2 Won’t Let Base PS4 and Xbox One Players Host Co-op Sessions at Launch

Those playing on the base versions of last-gen consoles will have to join co-op sessions hosted by someone playing on more powerful hardware.

Dead Island 2 Launch Trailer Packs Zombies and Bloody Combat

Dead Island 2 Launch Trailer Packs Zombies and Bloody Combat

After numerous delays, the long-awaited zombie slasher launches on April 21st for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.

Dead Island 2 – Streamer Mode, AMD FSR 2 Support and More Confirmed

Dead Island 2 – Streamer Mode, AMD FSR 2 Support and More Confirmed

PC players can find layouts for Xbox and PlayStation controllers, though keyboard and mouse aren't supported on consoles.

Dead Island 2 Runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X/S and PS5

Dead Island 2 Runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X/S and PS5

The Xbox One and PS4 versions run at 30 frames per second. Cross-gen multiplayer and co-op details are also coming later.

Dead Island 2 PC Requirements Revealed, Needs 70 GB Space

Dead Island 2 PC Requirements Revealed, Needs 70 GB Space

You'll need some serious hardware to run the game, especially at 4K/60 FPS, which demands a GeForce RTX 3090 or Radeon RX 6950 XT.

Dead Island 2 – Opening Gameplay Showcases Gorgeous Visuals and Gory Combat

Dead Island 2 – Opening Gameplay Showcases Gorgeous Visuals and Gory Combat

Check out 11 minutes of gameplay from the sequel before it launches on April 21st for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC.

Dead Island 2 Trophies Leaked, Co-op Required for Platinum

Dead Island 2 Trophies Leaked, Co-op Required for Platinum

Various non-Story Quest activities are revealed, and there's also a Zompedia for players to keep track of every Zombie variant.

Dead Island 2 Trailer Reveals Cinematic Title Sequence

Dead Island 2 Trailer Reveals Cinematic Title Sequence

Dambuster Studios and Deep Silver's long-anticipated action RPG sequel is due out for PC and consoles on April 21.

Dead Island 2 is “Around” 20 Hours Long – Art Director

Dead Island 2 is “Around” 20 Hours Long – Art Director

Dambuster's Adam Olsson says this is including "some secondary missions and other activities" in the upcoming action RPG.

Dead Island 2 Shows off 14 Minutes of Gameplay in Extended Walkthrough

Dead Island 2 Shows off 14 Minutes of Gameplay in Extended Walkthrough

Extended gameplay reveal showcases 14 minutes of footage from Dead Island 2's opening, with the action set in Bel Air, Los Angeles.

Dead Island 2 Extended Gameplay Coming March 2nd

Dead Island 2 Extended Gameplay Coming March 2nd

The gameplay follows Dani through locations like Beverly Hills and Bel-Air, as she tests weapons and skills against the zombie hordes.

Dead Island 2 – Bruno, the Sixth Slayer, Showcased in New Trailer

Dead Island 2 – Bruno, the Sixth Slayer, Showcased in New Trailer

A cunning thief, Bruno specializes in backstabs and dodging/blocking attacks to build up his Agility and Heavy Attack Charges.

Dead Island 2 Goes Gold, Now Releasing on April 21st

Dead Island 2 Goes Gold, Now Releasing on April 21st

After its initial announcement nearly a decade ago, the action RPG is finally out this April on Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.

Dead Island 2 Trailer Introduces Carla, the Fifth Slayer

Dead Island 2 Trailer Introduces Carla, the Fifth Slayer

Possessing a love for adrenaline, Carla gains a Damage boost when near multiple zombies and extra Toughness at low health.

Dead Island 2 – FLESH System and Procedural Gore Showcased in New Gameplay

Dead Island 2 – FLESH System and Procedural Gore Showcased in New Gameplay

Dambuster Studios explains how the FLESH system enables realistic damage on zombies while still being exaggerated and fun.

Dead Island 2 Skill Deck System Detailed, is “the Most Exciting Addition to the Game”

Dead Island 2 Skill Deck System Detailed, is “the Most Exciting Addition to the Game”

You can take some real risks with your loadout. It sometimes pays off, it sometimes goes horribly wrong," says creative director James Worrall.

Dead Island 2 Trailers Detail Three More Playable Slayers

Dead Island 2 Trailers Detail Three More Playable Slayers

Dani hits hard and wipes out multiple foes at once. Jacob focuses more on quick hits and Criticals, and Dani is good at throwing weapons.

Dead Island 2 Trailer Briefly Showcases the Slayer Ryan

Dead Island 2 Trailer Briefly Showcases the Slayer Ryan

Ryan gains a moderate boost to force when blocking or dodging an attack and some health regeneration when knocking down a zombie.

Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer Showcases Brutal Combat, HELL-A Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer Showcases Brutal Combat, HELL-A Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

Dambuster's sequel also supports Alexa Game Control for English voice commands on Xbox and PC in the United States, UK, and Canada.

Dead Island 2 – December 6th Showcase to Provide Exclusive Gameplay Reveal

Dead Island 2 – December 6th Showcase to Provide Exclusive Gameplay Reveal

Set for 8 PM GMT/9 PM CET/1 PM PT, the showcase will follow three survivors as they explore a seemingly abandoned mansion.

Dead Island 2 Delayed to April 28th, 2023

Dead Island 2 Delayed to April 28th, 2023

Development is in the "final straight," as per Dambuster Studios, with a new trailer and gameplay to be showcased on December 6th.

Dead Island 2’s Weapons Will Degrade, but the Game Will be Generous with Equipment

Dead Island 2’s Weapons Will Degrade, but the Game Will be Generous with Equipment

Weapons in Dead Island 2 will break, but the design director defends it by saying that nothing is more satisfying than breaking a katana into a zombie's skull.

Alexa Game Control Allows Players to Use Voice Commands in Games, Will be Available in Dead Island 2

Alexa Game Control Allows Players to Use Voice Commands in Games, Will be Available in Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2 will allow players to distract zombies by yelling at them by using Amazon's new Alexa Game Control feature.

Dead Island 2 is Not an Open World Game

Dead Island 2 is Not an Open World Game

Dead Island 2's world will be divided into several smaller districts that will get unlocked as players progress through the story.

Dead Island 2 is Exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC, Deluxe and Gold Editions Detailed

Dead Island 2 is Exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC, Deluxe and Gold Editions Detailed

The action RPG also has an Expansion Pass, though its exact contents are unknown. Pre-orders also net the Memories of Banoi pack.

Dead Island 2 – Fury Mode, FLESH, Skill Deck, and More Revealed

Dead Island 2 – Fury Mode, FLESH, Skill Deck, and More Revealed

Learn more about the zombie-slaying action RPG, from the use of elements and weapon customization to various ability cards.

Dead Island 2 Re-Revealed, Out in February 2023

Dead Island 2 Re-Revealed, Out in February 2023

The long-awaited sequel has finally got its long-overdue reveal. The game is due out for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC in February 2023.

Dead Island 2 Re-Reveal Reportedly Set for Gamescom Opening Night Live – Rumor

Dead Island 2 Re-Reveal Reportedly Set for Gamescom Opening Night Live – Rumor

Unless plans change following the recent Amazon leak, Deep Silver's long-in-development action RPG could finally re-emerge.

Dead Island 2 – Amazon Listing Reveals February 3rd, 2023 Release for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5

Dead Island 2 – Amazon Listing Reveals February 3rd, 2023 Release for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5

Story details, six playable characters, a new skill system and "dozens" of zombie types revealed, along with new screenshots and box art.

Dead Island 2 Re-Reveal Planned for Q4 2022 – Rumour

Dead Island 2 Re-Reveal Planned for Q4 2022 – Rumour

Prominent insider Tom Henderson claims the long-awaited title will finally be unveiled later this year, possibly at The Game Awards.

Dead Island 2 Could be Re-Revealed This Summer and Launch in September/October – Rumour

Dead Island 2 Could be Re-Revealed This Summer and Launch in September/October – Rumour

Dead Island 2 has been in development for quite some time, but it's possible that the wait for it could finally be coming to an end.

Dead Island 2 Might Finally Release by April 2023, Embracer Group Hints

Dead Island 2 Might Finally Release by April 2023, Embracer Group Hints

After last week's speculation of the long-in-development zombie game getting r-eannounced this year, Deep Silver's parent company hints that that could indeed happen.

Dead Island 2 Might Finally Release This Year, Insider Suggests

Dead Island 2 Might Finally Release This Year, Insider Suggests

Reputable industry insider Tom Henderson has suggested that Dead Island 2 might finally be re-revealed and released this year.

Dead Island, Saints Row, Metro, and TimeSplitters Won’t be at Summer Games Fest

Dead Island, Saints Row, Metro, and TimeSplitters Won’t be at Summer Games Fest

Though it can't wait to "see everyone's reaction" to Koch Media's news, Deep Silver clarifies that these franchises won't be seen next week or at E3 2021.

Dead Island 2 Possibly Moved To Being PS5, Xbox Series X/S, And PC Only Title

Dead Island 2 Possibly Moved To Being PS5, Xbox Series X/S, And PC Only Title

New job listings point to older gen versions being dropped.

Dead Island 2 – Previous Version’s Early Build Screenshots Have Seemingly Leaked

Dead Island 2 – Previous Version’s Early Build Screenshots Have Seemingly Leaked

A build from a supposedly scrapped version has leaked online.

Dead Island 2 Might Be A Cross-Gen Game, As Per New Job Listing

Dead Island 2 Might Be A Cross-Gen Game, As Per New Job Listing

Yet another vague update on a game that refuses to release.

Dead Island 2 Still In Development, Says CEO; Game Has To Be Done “Right”

Dead Island 2 Still In Development, Says CEO; Game Has To Be Done “Right”

This is still a thing, I guess.

Dead Island 2 Development Shifts to Dambuster Studios

Dead Island 2 Development Shifts to Dambuster Studios

The developer behind Homefront: The Revolution is now in charge.

Dead Island 2 Pre-Order Listing Pops Up On Microsoft Store

Dead Island 2 Pre-Order Listing Pops Up On Microsoft Store

The zombie action adventure title seems to be up for pre-orders already.

Dead Island 2 Is Still “In The Works” – THQ Nordic CEO

Dead Island 2 Is Still “In The Works” – THQ Nordic CEO

The troubled zombie title is still in development as per Lars Wingefors.

‘Dead Island 2 Is Still Coming’ – Developer Confirms

‘Dead Island 2 Is Still Coming’ – Developer Confirms

The devs stated that the game is still in development and that more details will be revealed once they are ready for it.

Dead Island 2 Is Still Under Development, Deep Silver ‘Excited’ By The Progress That It Is Making

Dead Island 2 Is Still Under Development, Deep Silver ‘Excited’ By The Progress That It Is Making

'When we are ready to share more information, we will.'

Dead Island 2 Still In Development, Deep Silver Confirms

Dead Island 2 Still In Development, Deep Silver Confirms

They'll share more information once they have something to share, though.

Dead Island 2 Steam Listing Removed

Dead Island 2 Steam Listing Removed

Has the game been cancelled?

Dead Island 2 Now Being Developed By Sumo Digital

Dead Island 2 Now Being Developed By Sumo Digital

Looks like the development of the game may be back on track.

Dead Island 2 Loss for Yager Was “Catastrophic Event”

Dead Island 2 Loss for Yager Was “Catastrophic Event”

Managing director Timo Ullmann talks about the effect of losing the project on the studio.

Techland Doesn’t Actually Want To Develop Dead Island 2

Techland Doesn’t Actually Want To Develop Dead Island 2

'At the moment, we are focusing on Dying Light.'

Dead Island 2 Dev Says Split Due to Differing Visions

Dead Island 2 Dev Says Split Due to Differing Visions

Yager Developments to focus on Dreadnought and other new projects.

Yager No Longer Developing Dead Island 2

Yager No Longer Developing Dead Island 2

Whoa.

Dead Island 2 Officially Pushed Back To 2016

Dead Island 2 Officially Pushed Back To 2016

Long awaited Dead Island sequel is going to be waited for a litle longer.

Dead Island 2 Beta Exclusive to PS4 for 30 Days

Dead Island 2 Beta Exclusive to PS4 for 30 Days

PC and Xbox One players will enjoy Deep Silver's action adventure a month later.

Techland Explains Why It Isn’t Working on Dead Island 2

Techland Explains Why It Isn’t Working on Dead Island 2

'It was never our IP.'

Deep Silver Are Bringing Dead Island 2, Metro Redux And More To EGX 2014

Deep Silver Are Bringing Dead Island 2, Metro Redux And More To EGX 2014

Deep Silver, keeping zombie slaying fresh.

Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer Shows Zombie Slaughter Under Sunshine

Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer Shows Zombie Slaughter Under Sunshine

Zombie smashing never felt better.

Deep Silver Reveals Gamescom Line-up, Dead Island 2 Playable for First Time

Deep Silver Reveals Gamescom Line-up, Dead Island 2 Playable for First Time

Metro: Redux, Dead Island Epidemic and Risen 3: Titan Lords also appearing.

Deep Silver Inviting Fans To Vote On Contents of Dead Island 2 Collector’s Edition

Deep Silver Inviting Fans To Vote On Contents of Dead Island 2 Collector’s Edition

What's going to be in? YOU DECIDE!

Dead Island 2 Co-Op Is ‘Like An MMO,’ Says Yager

Dead Island 2 Co-Op Is ‘Like An MMO,’ Says Yager

'It's a strange action MMO experience.'

Dead Island 2 Multiplayer Evokes Journey

Dead Island 2 Multiplayer Evokes Journey

You can play alone if you want, but it's better that you don't.

Dead Island 2 Announced, 30 Day Beta Access and Exclusive Content on PlayStation

Dead Island 2 Announced, 30 Day Beta Access and Exclusive Content on PlayStation

Dead Island returns from the, er, dead.

Dead Island 2 not in development right now

Dead Island 2 not in development right now

Dead Island publisher Deep Silver has said that Dead Island 2 is not in development right now, and that Spec Ops: The Line developer Yager has not been hired to work on the sequel. "We are neither ... Read More