Dead Island 2 Revealed At Sony E3 Press Conference

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 10, 2014

News: Deep Silver has revealed that Dead Island 2 is currently in development and will be out for PS4, Xbox One and PC in 2015.

Deep Silver has revealed that Dead Island 2 is currently in development. Dead Island 2 was revealed during Sony’s E3 press conference and seemed to tease the game would be a little bit more lighthearted than previous other entries in the franchise, despite its subject matter. Several months after the events on Banoi, the United States military has put the Golden State under full quarantine. Now a restricted zone, California has become a bloody paradise for those who refuse to leave their homes and an action-packed playground for renegades who seek adventure, glory and a fresh start. Combining the classic Dead Island elements of immersive close combat, action and role-playing, Dead Island 2 features crazy, never-before-seen handcrafted weapons and over-the-top characters in taking players from the iconic Golden Gate to the celebrated beachfront boardwalk of southern California’s Venice Beach.

Developed in Unreal Engine 4, Dead Island 2 brings back its acclaimed, seamless multiplayer for up to eight players who cooperate, compete or simply coexist in a truly social, new-gen multiplayer experience. Dedicated classes offer a variety of gameplay: From the action-oriented berserker to the stealthy hunter, every character offers a different style of play. An in-depth skill system allows the player to handcraft their own heroes and weapons.

Developed by award-winning studio Yager, Dead Island 2 is scheduled for release in spring 2015 on the PS4, Xbox One and PC. Will you be picking it up? Let us know what you think below.