Xbox Games Pass New Games for April 2023 Wish List
Xbox Game Pass has already confirmed six games heading to the service in April, but there are a few more that fans have had their eyes on for a while.
Dead Island 2
Dead Island 2 is scheduled to release in February 2023, almost ten years after it was originally announced. The game has switched development studios twice in that time; it was originally developed by German company Yager Development, then by British studio Sumo Digital, before another British company, Dambuster Studios, took over.
- Franchise:
- Dead Island
- Platform:
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Released:
- April 28, 2023
- Developer:
- Dambuster Studios
- Publisher:
- Deep Silver
- Genre:
- Action RPG
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Latest Dead Island 2 Articles
5 Things Dead Island 2 Must Take From Dying Light 2
With Techland stepping away from developing the upcoming title to the franchise, Dambaster Studios could borrow elements from their Dying Light 2.
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PlayStation Plus announces new games for higher-tier subscribers, Resident Evil 4 remake reviews drop, and more in this week's Game Rant recap.
This is About How Long Dead Island 2 Will Take to Beat
Developers behind the long-in-development follow-up to 2011's Dead Island offer a estimate on how long the sequel will take to complete.
Dead Island 2 Interview: Dev Talks Development History, New Story, and More
Dead Island 2 lead narrative designer Ayesha Khan speaks with Game Rant about its history, story, non-linear elements, and more.
Dead Island 2 Preview: Gruesome, in a Good Way
Dead Island 2 has the makings of a fun zombie game packed with brutal gore, tons of weapons, and a beautiful setting, but it needs to find its hook.
Dambuster Studios is Prepared for Dead Island 3
During a recent Game Rant interview, one Dambuster dev explains how they've set the stage for an eventual release of Dead Island 3.
Epic Games Store Reveals Its Most Anticipated Games of 2023
Epic Games Store reveals its latest sales figures and the top 20 most anticipated 2023 games among its ever-growing user base.
Dead Island 2: Meet The Six Slayers
Dead Island 2 will feature six main characters called Slayers, all of whom players will be able to control across a zombie-filled Los Angeles.
Dead Island 2: Every Confirmed Zombie-Type Coming To Hell-A
Dead Island 2 will feature various different types of zombies that players will encounter and attempt to slay in the open world of Hell-A.
Dead Island 2 Has Deadly Mutation Powers
Dead Island 2 promises to be gory and action-packed, and some new footage shows that the zombie game will feature player mutation capabilities.
Dead Island 2 Will Premiere ‘Extended Gameplay’ Footage Soon
While fans wait for the arrival of Dead Island 2, developer Dambuster Studios prepares to reveal gameplay footage from the upcoming horror title.
Dead Island 2 Reveals Bruno's Skills and More
A new Dead Island 2 teaser presents the hustler Bruno, a playable character with unique skills for the upcoming game.
Dead Island 2's Release Date Changed for the Better
Dead Island 2's release date changes yet again, but now fans can expect to play the zombie action-RPG sooner than expected.
Dead Island 2 Introduces New Character Carla
Deep Silver introduces a new Dead Island 2 character known as Carla with a video showcasing her impressive zombie-killing abilities and traits.
Dead Island 2's ESRB Rating Confirms Unconventional Weapons, Intense Gore
Dead Island 2 promises unbridled, gratuitous violence and is poised to deliver if the ESRB rating is any indication of what to expect.
Dead Island 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Are Now Poised for a Big Showdown at the End of April
Dambuster had a nice gap for Dead Island 2 in April, but with Jedi: Survivor's recent delay, both games are now competing on the same day.
Gruesome Dead Island 2 Footage Shows Off Procedural 'FLESH System'
With just a little longer until Dead Island 2 releases, some footage gets shown off which demonstrates the game's gory dismemberment feature.
Dead Island 2 Has No Skill Trees, According to Devs
Dead Island 2 developers reveal that the game won't use skill trees to depict character progression, but will instead rely on a more modular system.
Dead Island 2 Character Class Predictions
Dambuster Studios' Dead Island 2 hosts many playable characters, each having survivalist specialties that may give players unique combat roles.