Dead Island 2 release date, new screenshots leak from Amazon

Dead Island 2The zombie-action-RPG ‘Zombie Action RPG’, which was originally announced for release in 2014, has now been reintroduced to Amazon. A new listing for the Deep Silver-published game has appeared on Amazon, including new screenshots and a since-deleted description of the long-awaited sequel to 2011’s Dead Island.

The listing included a release date. Dead Island 2: Feb. 3, 2023. (It’s worth noting that the newly leaked listing for Dead Island 2It is distinct from the existing listings Dead Island 2For Xbox One and PlayStation 4, which have a placeholder release date of December 31, 2022.

A description of the game has been taken from this site. Dead Island 2Players will be able to select from six different characters, each one with their own personality and unique dialogue.

Here’s a portion of the game’s updated story description:

Los Angeles is now under quarantine due to a virus spreading that turns its citizens into zombies. The military has evacuated the city and placed it in quarantine. Infected but not just infected, you are able to harness the power of the inside zombie. The future of LA and humanity is in your hands, along with a few other brave men who are able to resist the disease. As you uncover the truth behind the outbreak you’ll discover who — or what — you are. Survive, evolve, save the world — just another day in LA!

It sounds exactly like what you would expect. Dead Island 2 established nearly a decade ago. Since then, Yager the original game developer has been sold to Sumo Digital and Dambuster Studios by Deep Silver. Dambuster Studios was previously responsible for the development. The Revolution: The HomefrontCrytek UK

Deep Silver hasn’t officially announced a new release date for Dead Island 2However, with Gamescom 2022 approaching and the Opening Night Live event, it seems that this new leak is timed for an impending (re)reveal.