Nine years ago, Dead Island 2 made a splash with its vibrant and humorous reveal trailer, promising a new, colorful setting in Los Angeles during a zombie apocalypse. But since then, the game has gone through multiple developers and faced numerous delays, leaving fans wondering if it would ever see the light of day.
Now, the time has finally come for players to test their zombie-killing skills in Dead Island 2. The game is set to release on April 21, 2022, on PS4, PS5, Xbox consoles, and PC. But with such a long development cycle, has the game lived up to the hype?
Eurogamer's review of Dead Island 2 calls it a "straightforward but juicy first-person action-RPG," with a fun and engaging combat system. The game's setting in Los Angeles provides a fresh backdrop for the zombie apocalypse, and the game's humor and charm make it stand out among other zombie games.
But while the combat and setting may be enjoyable, Eurogamer notes that the game can feel repetitive at times, with missions that become too familiar and a lack of variety in the types of zombies players face. However, the game's co-op mode offers some much-needed replayability, allowing players to team up with friends and take on the zombie hordes together.
For those eagerly anticipating the release of Dead Island 2, the first thing to note is that the time you can preload the game depends on what platform you're playing on. PS5 players can preload the game starting on April 18, while Xbox and PC players can start on April 19.
If you're wondering when exactly you can start playing Dead Island 2, the release time has been announced. The game will unlock at midnight in your local time zone, meaning players on the east coast of the US can start playing at 12:00 AM EDT, while those on the west coast can start at 9:00 PM PDT on April 20.
With the release date nearly here, eager fans are getting into position to jump into Hell-A and take on the zombie hordes. And while the game may not be perfect, it offers a fun and engaging experience for those looking to unleash some zombie-killing mayhem.
