Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

Available on:

PC
Mac
PS4
XONE
PS5
Series X|S

Genres

Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

Developer

Deep Silver Dambuster Studios

Release Date

April 20, 2023 (2 years ago)

Publisher

Deep Silver

Content Rating

M

Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

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Dead Island 2: The Kotaku Review

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By Ashley Bardhan Published April 21, 2023

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Summary

Dead Island 2 is a survival horror first-person shooter set in a zombie apocalypse in Los Angeles. Players explore an open world, gathering resources, interacting with survivors, and battling swarms of zombies in fast-paced combat. Set fifteen years after the events of Dead Island: Riptide, the game features a new cast of characters and narrative, while maintaining the series’ signature blend of brutal melee action and immersive environments.

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