Now Dead Island 2 has suffered a similar fate, with the game first announced all the way back in 2014 with still no firm release date.ĭead Island 2 does not have a specific release date, and it's unclear exactly when one might come. The original Dead Island had somewhat mixed reviews at the time of its release, but it still managed to earn a cult following of dedicated players who enjoyed its co-op zombie slaying and open world exploration. With the all-new Chrome Engine 5 powering Dead Island, the game will use the latest installment of Techland’s acclaimed proprietary game engine, allowing the player to experience the tropical island paradise in graphical splendor with diverse environments like lush forests and detailed city environments.The original Dead Island game was trapped in development hell before finally launching in 2011. What’s more, anytime during a game up to four players can seamlessly join together and experience the intense combat and immersive story with cooperative gameplay. In addition to satisfying even the most bloodthirsty action fan’s fantasy, Dead Island also features role-playing elements which allow the player to develop one of the game’s unique character classes according to their preferences, all the while learning new skills and fresh tactics during their journey through the perilous environments of the island. A diverse range of items can be collected and will later serve to transform the player’s ordinary makeshift weapons into serious instruments of destruction.

With firearms and ammunition being scarce the player must rely on utilizing found items as weapons for self-defense and fight off zombie hordes in intense melee combat. Set in an open world tropical island, hordes of different festering zombies await players around every corner while they embark on a variety of thrilling missions through the holiday resort.

All of these gameplay features are presented in a dark story inspired by classic zombie movies with a gritty and engrossing campaign that can be played with up to four players in co-op mode.

Dead Island combines first-person action with a heavy focus on melee combat, character development and customization of a vast array of weapons.

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