After years of waiting, Dead Island 2 has finally been given a release date, alongside a new zombie-filled cinematic trailer with in-game footage.
The sequel to the 2011 co-op zombie game was re-revealed at the end of Gamescom Opening Night Live yesterday (August 23), which also confirmed the recently leaked release date of February 3, 2023.
Set in a “gore-drenched” version of Los Angeles called HELL-A, Dead Island 2 reintroduces co-op for up to three players (instead of the original’s four). The sequel will also continue to be a first-person title with both melee-based and shooting combat.
With six different characters to choose from – all of which are infected but immune to the zombie virus – players will have a slew of skills and abilities to choose from for each, with every character having unique voice lines and personalities.
Dead Island 2 will also have a “pulp story” alongside a “crazy cast of characters” and a number of quests to complete.
