

It looks like a useful tool, one that allows you to tear through hordes of zombies with ease. It comes from the zombie bite on your character's arm, and allows them to enter a state where they become momentarily zombified.

One interesting mechanic that has been shown off in gameplay trailers is the frenzy ability. There are guns in the game too, and so far we've seen pistols, shotguns and assault rifles/SMGs. Melee combat was highlighted, featuring hammers, blades, and DIY-modded gear.

In a recent showcase, a few minutes of new gameplay footage was shown off.

Dead Island 2 Platformsĭead Island 2 has been confirmed to be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC at the same time.Now that Dead Island 2 has been given what seems to be a final release date, we're starting to see more and more gameplay. Being infected, you can also activate a sort of Rage mode where you half-turn and can kill zombies much easier. The gore system also seems to have been expanded, with much more visceral cuts, lacerations, beheadings, and disembowelments, making it a satisfying time when up close and personal with the zombies.Ī key part of the story involves the player character being infected with the zombie virus (like Dead Rising 2) and will likely follow you to attempt to find a cure. It will feature a mix of melee and ranged combat, with both thrown weapons and guns, giving players a wide range of ways to deal with the undead. We know there are also several characters you can pick from. It's expected to follow an RPG progression route, with the player leveling up and investing in new skills as they complete quests and kill enemies. This time, players can explore an open world Los Angeles and San Francisco, where the US Army has quarantined the entire state to deal with an even stronger zombie outbreak than in the first game. Dead Island 2 will have similar gameplay to the first title, but with expanded features and new mechanics.
