Dead Island Definitive Collection Heading to Xbox One and PS4 in May

Written by Brandon Hofer on March 03, 2016

News: Deep Silver has revealed that Dead Island fans are going to get to play remastered versions of Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide.

Deep Silver has confirmed that Dead Island is coming to the current generation of consoles. The Dead Island Definitive Collection is arriving on Xbox One and PS4 beginning on May 31, 2016 and will include Dead Island, Dead Island Riptide and Dead Island Retro Revenge, a brand new mini game. These games are fully remastered and greatly enhanced versions with a “significant” visual and performance overhaul. Some of the things improved upon include:

Higher Quality Textures - Game textures have been redone in a higher resolution and the level of quality has been improved across the board

Photorealistic New Lighting System - The lighting system in the game has been vastly improved, providing a much more realistic look to the beautiful sunny tropical setting

Physically Based Shading - The introduction of new physically based shading techniques due to the latest iteration of the Chrome Engine means a higher quality look to the game models and objects as they react in a more realistic way to various lighting conditions

Image Quality Enhancements Via Anti-Aliasing - The addition of more sophisticated anti-aliasing means that console players can now experience Dead Island without unsightly “jaggies“ – meaning a much cleaner look throughout

Improved Quality Game Models and Geometry Assets - All major geometry assets (for example: NPCs and character models) highlight a marked quality increase

HBAO and Motion Blur Effects - The introduction of Horizon-based Ambient Occlusion adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the world. Through a better implementation of object shadows, while the all-new motion blur effects will provide a much more cinematic feel to the game experience

Updated Game UI - Providing a more consistent look between both Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide. Increase to equal quality level for seamless game experience

The Current-gen Console Experience - The Dead Island Definitive Collection will also of course take advantage of the latest console features such as Online 4 Player Co-op, PS®Vita Remote-Play (PS4™), Share-Play (PS4™), streaming and recording

Power Fists Power-up - The fan favorite unofficial PC mod will also now be added to both products. Punch your way through the mayhem with craziest power-up, ever

The Dead Island Definitive Collection will be available for $39.99. In addition, Dead Island Retro Rampage will be included in the retail version of Dead Island Definitive Collection for free. Available at the same time, Dead Island Definitive Edition and Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition will each be available separately and as digital downloads on Xbox One and PS4 for $19.99 each.

Take a look at the reveal trailer that was released to accompany this announcement and tell us what you think. Will you pick up the Dead Island Definitive Collection?