Here’s some new gory Dead Island 2 gameplay fun!
Credit: Deep Silver/Dambuster Studios
Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios have released some brand-new gameplay for the upcoming Dead Island 2.
It’s still quite hard to believe that Dead Island 2 is happening. From its E3 2014 reveal, it’s choppy EGX 2014 hands-on preview, multiple delays and multiple developers switching hands. Dead Island 2 is now in the hands of UK-based developer, Dambuster Studios.
It’s even harder to believe that I’ve been covering this game for nearly a decade! However, after spending seemingly eight years in developmental hell, Dead Island 2 was re-revealed in August 2022.
Dead Island 2 will feature Alexa Game Control, meaning players will be able to shout voice commands to help them in their zombie adventures through “Hell-A.” pic.twitter.com/oEEYntuwGs
— IGN (@IGN) December 7, 2022
However, a Dead Island 2 showcase event aired yesterday and with it, we got a new gameplay trailer as well as a fun live-action video that announced Amazon Alexa functionalities. Yes, Alexa will help you slay zombies in Dead Island 2.
In the previous gameplay trailer, we were introduced to one of the six playable characters in Dead Island 2, Jacob. In the newest trailer, we are now introduced to Amy, who looks to be having just as much fun as Jacob, kicking zombie ass!
Welcome to ZOMPOCALYPSE! Paradise meets hell in Dead Island 2’s gnarly new gameplay trailer. Get your first look! 🧟♂️🏖🎢 pic.twitter.com/80CdSHaYI0
— GameSpot (@GameSpot) December 6, 2022
Dead Island 2 will also have a F.L.E.S.H gameplay mechanic which promises to bring even more over-the-top gore than we ever expected. Seriously, who would have thought a game like Dead Island 2 needed even more gore?
F.L.E.S.H (the Fully Locational Evisceration System for Humanoids) is described as: “cutting-edge technology designed to deliver the most gruesome zombie experience ever seen in a video game.”
Credit: Deep Silver/Dambuster Studios
There’s a Dead Island pre-order bonus
Dead Island 2 will also have a Memories of Banoi Pack pre-order bonus. This DLC pack pays homage to the original Dead Island and its spin-off, Dead Island: Riptide. The Memories of Banoi Pack includes:
- Banoi War Club
- Memories of Banoi Baseball Bat
- Weapon Perk – Balanced
- Personal Space Skills Card
Despite giving us a little scare after suffering another brief delay for extra polish, Dead Island 2 will release for PC, PlayStation and Xbox on April 28th, 2022.
In case you wanted to watch the entire 15-minute Dead Island 2 presentation, you can watch it here. Are you looking forward to Dead Island 2? Let us know across our social media channels.
Featured Image Credit: Deep Silver/Dambuster Studios