The Dead Island 2 cinematic trailer is similar in tone to the original Dead Island 2 trailer, in that it is more light-hearted and colorful than the marketing for the original game. RELATED: Dead Island 2 Jokes About Release Dates After Dying Light 2 Update While it's entirely possible that the game's release date will be pushed back again, it seems like Dead Island 2 fans can safely mark February 3 on their calendars. The Dead Island 2 announcement confirmed the previously-leaked release date of February 3, 2023, while also revealing one of the game's six playable characters, some gameplay footage, and more. However, that's finally changed at Gamescom 2022, with Dead Island 2 re-revealed in the form of both a cinematic trailer and a short gameplay presentation.ĭead Island 2 was re-revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live to cap off the show. A proper sequel, Dead Island 2, was first announced at Sony's E3 2014 press conference, but the game has been stuck in development hell ever since, changing developers multiple times and going completely silent.

It spawned a franchise of its own, with the original game followed-up by Dead Island: Riptide and Escape Dead Island. The first Dead Island was a big commercial hit when it released in 2011, despite earning some mixed reviews from critics.

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