Dead Island 2 Has Deadly Mutation Powers

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Dead Island 2, the long-awaited zombie action RPG from Dambuster Studios, will feature an interesting system that will allow players to unleash their own mutation powers, as seen in recent extended gameplay footage. With the success of Endnight's Sons of the Forest scoring one for the indie scene and the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake batting for the AAA sphere, now is an exciting time to be into horror games.

Those who have been waiting for the follow-up to 2011's Dead Island were no doubt excited to learn that Dead Island 2 had its release date moved forward, with the game now coming out on April 21. While the first game in the series was not as well-received as many had hoped, the upcoming second entry is one that plenty of fans have been looking forward to for years, with this installment going for a more humorous tone, as evidenced in the trailers.

Dead Island 2 Reveals Bruno's Skills and More

Now, some new footage shows off what players can expect when Dead Island 2 releases. Although still a work-in-progress, the gameplay video gives a good insight into the game as it stands, showing off the world and the action. The most interesting thing, however, is the ability to mutate. In the footage, it shows Dani, one of six possible playable characters, using her «corrupted DNA» to become ever more powerful, unleashing «explosive abilities» that actually mimic the power of the undead. It looks like it's going to add something juicy to the combat system. However, the narrator does say that this feature won't be available in the early stages of the game.

The video also shows off Dead Island 2's FLESH system. This is a gruesome procedural feature that really lets players get a taste of bloodlust as they hack and slash at