Extended Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer Reveals Outlandish Weapons And More

Fans of the Dead Island franchise have been eagerly anticipating the release of the second installment for almost a decade. Finally, Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have released a brand new Extended Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer, showcasing the exciting gameplay that awaits players on April 21st. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the trailer and what it reveals about the game.

Introducing Dani, The Foul-Mouthed Zombie Slayer

The demo centers on Dani, an Irish punk with a foul mouth who prefers to deal significant damage with melee weapons. Dani has a distinct skill set and starting stats like the other Slayers in the game, but players can alter their character to suit their preferences. Players will need to use every weapon at their disposal to survive the zombie apocalypse, as shown in the gameplay trailer for the game.

FLESH System Adds Gore and Blood to Kills

One of the standout features of Dead Island 2 is the new FLESH system, which makes every kill look and feel gory and bloody. Players can target individual enemy weaknesses to tailor their approach to each enemy. Whether you’re maiming zombies or melting them with fire, the system makes the kills look and feel great.

Larger-Than-Life Survivors and Offbeat Tone

The gameplay trailer also introduces some of the larger-than-life survivors players will meet on their journey. One group is having a party amidst the zombie apocalypse, asking players to grab supplies for them from a garage infested by zombies. The game’s tone is pretty offbeat and comedic, with the player character offering regular quips and observations about their situation.

Halperin Hotel – Your First Objective

The Halperin Hotel, which has been converted into an evacuation zone, is where players will find their first goal near the end of the trailer. Players must improvise a new solution because, as was to be expected, things aren’t how they expected them to be. This requires them to kill a lot of zombies with sledgehammers, electric claws, and whatever else they can find.

Dead Island 2 – Dropping Early

After numerous delays and developer changes, Dead Island 2 is finally set to launch on April 21st for PC, PlayStation consoles, and Xbox platforms. Fans will be delighted to know that the game is dropping a week earlier than originally intended. The existence of an in-depth gameplay trailer suggests that we’re finally on the home stretch.

The new 15-minute gameplay trailer for Dead Island 2 shows off the game’s impressive visuals and the unhinged violence that players can expect. With massively customizable melee weapons and efficient ballistic weaponry, Dead Island 2 promises to offer up a perfect balance between comedic, arcade-style combat and mind-blowingly violent, visceral effects. Fans of the franchise have been waiting for this game for almost a decade, and it looks like it was worth the wait. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to slay your way through Hell-A when Dead Island 2 drops on April 21st.