So, keep an eye out for any potential official announcements. Dead Island 2 was supposed to release in 2015 originally, but sadly there were many development issues around it.
Volition is reportedly 'deep in development' on a brand new Saints Row title.Itll be the latest full entry in the series since 2013s Saints Row 4, but like Dead Island 2 it does not have a release date yet.
The idea that the game could be on its way out soon is an exciting idea, though. THQ Nordic recently made a load of other announcements. In a Sacred Symbols podcast, Colin Moriarty revealed that a Dead Island 2 re-reveal could happen soon before a September or October release. Granted, Dead Island 2‘s release date isn’t set in stone, and it could still be a while before we get to see the finished product. It’ll certainly be interesting to see how the game has faired nearly a decade later. But miraculously, Dead Island 2 seems like it could finally be on its way out the door. With E3 around the corner and the original reveal on the Microsoft stage we could well be. It’s easy to see why hope had dwindled for the game. Dead Island 2 is listed for Xbox One with a release date of December 31st, 2019, obviously a place holder. Finally, in 2019, THQ Nordic announced that development had switched over to Dambuster Studios. However, that didn’t last long, as Sumo Digital was then placed in charge of Dead Island 2. Yager Development then took the reins for a short time. Its original developer, Techland, decided to instead focus development on its own zombie title, 2015’s Dying Light. And for a while there they had a good reason to be concerned.ĭead Island 2 has had a turbulent development period ever since its announcement. However, the lack of information coming from Dead Island 2 made many of the series’ fans worry. Several months after the events on Banoi, California is put under full quarantine, becoming a bloody paradise and an action-packed playground for renegades who seek adventure and glory. It isn’t surprising, since the series managed to inject a bit of life into the decaying zombie genre. With Mick Wingert, Jennifer Armour, Derek Siow, Phillip E. The original Dead Island, and its follow-up Dead Island Riptide, were titles that garnered a passionate following. But, he did mention that he’s “excited about unannounced titles” when directly asked about Dead Island 2‘s release date.ĭead Island 2 slowly shuffles to the finish line Unfortunately, there is still no official Dead Island 2 release date, but we have had some hints as to when it will finally drop. Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors couldn’t say whether Dead Island 2 still exists in the first place. This information comes from an Embracer Group earnings presentation that (not so) subtly hinted at Dead Island 2‘s current status. However, it seems that Dead Island 2 has been reanimated, and its release date could be poised for next year.Īs originally reported by VGC, Dead Island 2 could release by March 2023, which is the end of the fiscal year for developer Deep Silver’s parent company, Embracer Group.
This led to a lot of people assuming that the game was quietly canceled. Dead Island 2 is an upcoming horror-action survival game. In fact, Dead Island 2 hasn’t made an official appearance since Gamescom 2014. Keep it locked to Gamesradar for more news on the troubled zombie RPG as we get it.It’s been almost a decade since Dead Island 2 was first announced, and the game has had more than its fair share of trouble behind the scenes. Henderson even teased some details of Dead Island 2’s plot: “You’re on a plane and there’s a zombie outbreak on a plane… eventually the plane crashes into Hollywood, you survive and it’s then your job to survive on the ground.”ĭead Island 2 being brought back from the dead feels fitting, really.
Industry insider Tom Henderson last week reported that the game is in good shape, stating in a YouTube video that “A release date is expected to be somewhere in Q4 2022, possibly leading up to next year if there are any problems with the development cycle.” This vague conversation isn’t the only bit of positive Dead Island 2 news that’s being doing the rounds recently. Unfortunately, it seems Sumo also ran into troubles with the title, with development of the game being handed over a third time, to Homefront: The Revolution creators, Dambuster in 2019. The zombie sequel was originally being developer by Spec Ops: The Line creators Yager, before later being handed to Sumo Digital. After debuting with an eye-catching trailer, no further footage of the game has been seen. Dead Island 2 was first announced in 2014. While this is far from an official confirmation, it spells surprisingly good news for a game that many assumed would never see the light of day.