MAJOR FREE UPDATE UNLEASHES 22 OCTOBER

Deep Silver :

16:00 BST 14 AUGUST 2024:  Dead Island 2 – the multimillion copy selling first-person action RPG – unleashes a massive free update on 22 October, bringing a wave of thrilling new content and features designed to elevate player´s zombie-slaying experience.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of New Game Plus and their wishes have been answered. Players can now dive back into the heart of HELL-A, armed with their favorite characters, weapons and a whole new set of challenges.

With increased difficulty, new enemies and additional skill slots, the fight against the undead will be more intense than ever before.

Patch 6 new content doesn’t end here. Introducing Neighborhood Watch, a brand new cooperative horde mode that pits players against relentless zombie swarms. As members of the Bobcats, a fresh trio of College survivors, players must defend their frat house In Venice from relentless waves of zombies.

With each successful playthrough, players will face new challenges and unlock different abilities, original weapons and thematic skins, for a unique and exciting experience.

See You In Hell-A!

NOTES TO EDITORS 
Assets can be found here: https://presse.plaion.com/Dead-Island-2  
Title: Dead Island 2
Platform: PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Genre: Horror, First Person Action RPG, Apocalyptic-Zombie-Blood Fest 
Developer: Dambuster Studios 
Publisher: PLAION 

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ABOUT DEEP SILVER
Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com
 
ABOUT DAMBUSTER STUDIOS
Dambuster Studios is a AAA game developer of almost 200 designers, artists, animators and software engineers with a heritage spanning 25 years.  For more information please visit www.DSDambuster.com
 
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
 
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