Dead Island 2: How Dambuster Studios Gave an Undead Series New Life
Deep Silver Dambuster Studios is currently working on Dead Island 2Since 2018. Since 2018.
It seemed the perfect match. We had so many Dead Island players in our ranks, and we have a long history of making first-person narrative games. The game was a unique creation.Dead Island 2,Over the course of the last five-years, we’ve lovingly created the game. We haven’t been in “development hell” at Dambuster. Instead, we’ve taken our time to meticulously craft a game that we feel is worthy of its namesake.
We’re also proud to say that we’ve done so without crunching or putting our employee’s health and well-being at risk in the process. After all, happy devs make great games!
Dead Island: Why is it Special?
Ever since George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead hit theatres back in 1968, zombies have been at the forefront of cinema, television, literature, and – more recently – video games.
It can be difficult to distinguish yourself in a sea of zombie media. But since 2011, the first game in the Dead Island series has been able to establish its own unique identity. This game was a cult hit on Xbox 360 because of its emphasis on melee combat, in an incredibly scenic setting.
Why did Dead Island need a sequel?
E3 2014 trailer was revealed to the entire world in 2014. Dead Island 2 lit a fire in zombie slayers’ bellies worldwide, which has since ceased to go out. We also showed the short trailer, where we introduced LA. With its famous landmarks and sun-kissed beaches, it seemed like the ideal location to have a zombie epidemic.
Several fans purchased pre-orders after the event and kept them for nine years. This is the game that we’ve been working so hard on for five years.
The Community
The community that surrounds Dead Island is also unique, as we have just said. You’ll struggle to find a bunch of people more passionate and dedicated to their chosen franchise.
To this day, the servers are active, fans continue to create their own artwork involving the characters, and the forums are still alive with folks conjuring up theories surrounding the game’s story. Fans have been patiently waiting for Dead Island 2It is our pleasure to give them what they deserve.
What lies ahead
LA was once the playground of celebrities and the rich, but now it is overrun by flesh-feasting monsters. During your time in the city – which the locals have taken to calling HELL-A – You’ll slay your way across various locations including the jaw-dropping mansions of Beverly Hills and the iconic Venice Boardwalk.
The undead have never had so much fun. Dead Island 2’s proprietary gore system, F.L.E.S.H (Fully Locational Evisceration System for Humanoids), and the expansive arsenal of fully moddable weapons at your disposal make tearing zombies apart a frightfully fun affair.
There’s a new mystery to solve
LA is the center of a zombie outbreak, the city has been locked down by the military, and you’ve been bitten. However, for some unknown reason, you aren’t turning fully feral like the rest. Instead, you’re thriving on the infection. During your time in HELL-A, you’ll search for answers about the origins of the outbreak and your newfound zombie status.
The Hell-A!
We will be seeing you at HELL-A. Dead Island 2It is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. The game is now available from local retailers or online via the Microsoft Store.
DEAD ISLAND 2, GOLD Edition
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Dead Island 2 offers a thrilling First-Person Action RPG that is stylish, vibrant, and infected with zombies. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. You’ll meet characters that are larger than life. Kill countless enemies in bloody details. And become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.
S, and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, two premium character packs, Golden and Pulp Weapons Packs and Expansion Pass.
Two brand-new chapters will be added to the story after its release. Get the Memories of Banoi Pack when you pre-order.
FEATURES
Explore HELL-A – Dead Island 2 takes players across the most iconic locations of the City of Angels, now stained with horror, in an exciting pulp journey from the verdant suburbia of Beverly Hills to the quirky promenade of Venice Beach.
Brutal Melee Sandbox – Combat delivers the most intense, visceral and gory first person experience possible, with plenty of weapons and tactical (and brutal) options to chew your way through the zombie horde. Whether you’re slicing, smashing, burning or ripping, we want you to truly feel it.
Be the Ultimate Zombie Slayer – There are six characters to choose from, each with their own unique personality and dialogues. Our brand new skill system allows you to customize all the Slayers’ abilities.
Zombie Infestation – Ready to experience the most advanced dismemberment system in games? The zombies in our LA are realistic and look like they’re reacting. The mutated, rotten core of Dead Island 2 is these wretches. Each zombie type has its own attacks, mutations and visual LA variants. Los Angelinos are our monsters. They’re relentless and challenging. You will have to see if you can survive.
A Cinematic Co-op Adventure – As a proper RPG experience, Dead Island 2 offers plenty of exciting quests, a crazy cast of characters, and a thrilling pulp story, to truly immerse you in its twisted universe. You can play the game again and again. Add an over-the-top co-op mode for up to three players, and you’ll stay in LA for a very long (and gory) trip.
Alexa Game Control – Use your voice to swap weapons, set waypoints, goad zombies, and much more, available first on Dead Island 2. You can play with any headset or microphone, without an Alexa device. UK, US, and Canada only (English).
DEAD ISLAND DELUXE EXTENSION EDITION
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Deluxe Edition comes with Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, two premium character packs, featuring a unique costume and weapon, and the Golden Weapons Pack. Order now to get the Memories of Banoi Pack, which includes two weapons and a skill card.
This much loved zombie series is back, with its unique blend of dark humor, horror and zombie killing. It’s an epic adventure.
Dead Island 2 offers a thrilling First-Person Action RPG that is stylish, vibrant, and infected with zombies. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Get to know characters larger than life. Kill countless enemies in bloody details. And become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.
FEATURES
Explore HELL-A – Dead Island 2 takes players across the most iconic locations of the City of Angels, now stained with horror, in an exciting pulp journey from the verdant suburbia of Beverly Hills to the quirky promenade of Venice Beach.
Brutal Melee Sandbox – Combat delivers the most intense, visceral and gory first person experience possible, with plenty of weapons and tactical (and brutal) options to chew your way through the zombie horde. Whether you’re slicing, smashing, burning or ripping, we want you to truly feel it.
Be the Ultimate Zombie Slayer – There are six characters to choose from, each with their own unique personality and dialogues. Our brand new skill system allows you to customize all the Slayers’ abilities.
Zombie Infestation – Ready to experience the most advanced dismemberment system in games? Zombie Infestation – Ready to experience the most advanced dismemberment system in games? The mutated, rotten core of Dead Island 2 is these wretched mutated wretches. Each zombie type has its own attacks, mutations and visual LA themed variants. Los Angelinos are our monsters. They’re relentless and challenging. You will have to see if you can survive.
A Cinematic Co-op Adventure – As a proper RPG experience, Dead Island 2 offers plenty of exciting quests, a crazy cast of characters, and a thrilling pulp story, to truly immerse you in its twisted universe. You can play the game again and again. Add an over-the-top co-op mode for up to three players, and you’ll stay in LA for a very long (and gory) trip.
Alexa Game Control – Use your voice to swap weapons, set waypoints, goad zombies, and much more, available first on Dead Island 2. You can play with any headset or microphone, without an Alexa device. UK, US, and Canada only (English).
Dead Island 2
Deep Silver
This much loved zombie series is back, with its unique blend of dark humor, horror and zombie killing. It’s an epic adventure.
Dead Island 2 has a First-Person Action RPG. It is vibrant, styled and filled with zombies. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Get to know characters larger than life. Kill countless enemies in bloody details. And become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.
Get the Memories of Banoi package, including two exclusive weapons, an extra weapon perk and a skills card, by pre-ordering now.
FEATURES
Explore HELL-A – Dead Island 2 takes players across the most iconic locations of the City of Angels, now stained with horror, in an exciting pulp journey from the verdant suburbia of Beverly Hills to the quirky promenade of Venice Beach.
Brutal Melee Sandbox – Combat delivers the most intense, visceral and gory first person experience possible, with plenty of weapons and tactical (and brutal) options to chew your way through the zombie horde. Whether you’re slicing, smashing, burning or ripping, we want you to truly feel it.
Be the Ultimate Zombie Slayer – There are six characters to choose from, each with their own unique personality and dialogues. Our brand new skill system allows you to customize all the Slayers’ abilities.
Zombie Infestation – Ready to experience the most advanced dismemberment system in games? The zombies in our LA are realistic looking and behave. This mutated and rotten core of Dead Island 2 features dozens of zombies with unique mutations and attacks. There are also hundreds of LA themed visual variants. Los Angelinos are our monsters. They’re relentless and challenging. You will have to see if you can survive.
A Cinematic Co-op Adventure – As a proper RPG experience, Dead Island 2 offers plenty of exciting quests, a crazy cast of characters, and a thrilling pulp story, to truly immerse you in its twisted universe. You can play the game again and again. Add an over-the-top co-op mode for up to three players, and you’ll stay in LA for a very long (and gory) trip.
Alexa Game Control – Use your voice to swap weapons, set waypoints, goad zombies, and much more, available first on Dead Island 2. You can play with any headset or microphone, without an Alexa device. UK, US, and Canada only (English).
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