Dead Island 2: The Ultimate Edition of the post-apocalyptic hit confirms release plans

Dead Island 2: The Ultimate Edition of the post-apocalyptic hit confirms release plans

Developed by Dambuster Studios and published by PLAION under the Deep Silver label, this visceral action RPG, in which you fight zombies in a hellish interpretation of Los Angeles, has become practically a must-have for any hemoglobin lover. The action title with RPG elements moves deftly between horror, dark humor and first-person zombie massacres, taking as its backdrop a unique setting: a hellish, yet elegant reimagining of Los Angeles.

A complete compilation of content

The saga’s unique formula of dark humor and over-the-top zombie killings return expanded with ‘Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition‘, that will be released on October 22, 2024loaded with all its charisma and swagger. But in addition to the basic game, it also promises the two story expansionsa wealth of cosmetic items and weapons, including the Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Set, the Banoi Memories Set, a Pulp-themed and Golden Weapons Pack, as well as the Red’s Demise Pack and premium skins for all six Hunters.

There’s more, as the next free patch (sixth), for all who own a copy of the game, will incorporate the new mode “Neighborhood Watch” cooperative horde, developed by Fishlabs in collaboration with Dambuster, which promises to confront us relentless swarms of zombiesAs members of the Bobcats, a new trio of college survivors, the players will have to defend their brotherhood in the canals of Venice waves of zombies using new skills, weapons and traps (for the first time in the series).

New Game Plus

The developer also ensures the incorporation into the main menu of a New Game Plus modewhere you can dive back into the experience, but unlike the first time around, fully armed to take on a new set of challenges and rewards; plus there’s room for an additional skill and an increased level cap.

If you’ve just discovered this game proposal, its own synopsis anticipates a lot of action with the excuse of a deadly virus that spreads through Los Angeles and is turning its inhabitants into zombies. “You’ve been bitten and infected, but your body is immune. Discover the truth behind the outbreak and who (or what) you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate zombie killer.” It is available on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and in PC format on the Epic Games Store and Steam. At the end of the year it is also expected to be launched on the Mac App Store. The ‘Ultimate Edition’ version, will be released on October 22, 2024.