Dead Island 2: news, rumors, and everything we know so far

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Dead Island 2 appears to be alive and kicking. Eight years after its initial announcement, the much-anticipated and long-delayed zombie looks to finally be crawling out of its grave.

Many series fans had suspected Dead Island 2 would forever be stuck in development hell, as ownership of the sequel flipped back and forth between developers. But it now looks more likely than ever that the zombie-bashing follow-up is finally on track to hit shelves.

While the game hasn’t yet been officially revealed, an Amazon listing page appeared earlier this month, hinting at much of the game’s content, and even suggesting a Dead Island 2 release date. It looks like you’ll be sent to Los Angeles to beat hordes of undead ghouls with a variety of weapons, tools, and characters.

There are still plenty of details we’re yet to hear about, and we’re hoping a good chunk of them will appear at Gamescom 2022. Given the game’s recent appearance online, we suspect developer Dambuster Studios is gearing up for a full announcement sometime soon and the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 showcase would be the perfect opportunity. So make sure to check out our guide on how to watch Opening Night Live so you can catch the biggest announcements as they happen.

Want to know more about the long-awaited survival horror sequel? Read on for everything we know so far about Dead Island 2. 

Dambuster hasn’t officially revealed a Dead Island 2 release date, but there’s good reason to think it’s coming early next year. The Amazon store page that originally leaked the game’s announcement lists a release date of February 23, 2023. That’s specific enough to likely not be a placeholder.

Fans will be waiting with bated breath. The development of Dead Island 2 has switched