Imagine telling the studio at the time Yager Entertainment that the project it's working on will not receive a launch trailer for another nine years. And it wouldn't even be the developer to actually put it out. Originally revealed all the way back at E3 2014, it's finally time for Dead Island 2 to actually release on PS5, PS4. It's out at the end of this week on 21st April 2023, and today's launch trailer will surely get you in the mood for its zombie-slaying action. Check it out above.
Gameplay features heavily in the trailer, showcasing both melee combat and the sort of guns you can find and then put to good use throughout the undead world. Playing as one of many different survivors, you'll be able to customise many weapons ala Dead Rising 2, then head out into the zombie playground to complete quests and missions. We will likely have a PS5 review ready for you tomorrow.

If you're after our first impressions, though, we played the game's first five or so hours during a short preview phase last month. "You may not come for the story or the looting, but Dead Island 2 clicks with a quirky set of weapons and a huge zombie horde to be beaten down," we explained. "Combine the two and you've got hours of entertainment scheduled in for April." Are you excited for this one? Let us know in the comments below.
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They should have added the subtitle dead island 2: it's about time
@Americansamurai1 or Dead Island 2: Not on an island this time
@Wheatly I was the same.
I watched the 15 minute gameplay video last week and it looks quite fun. I haven’t even played the PS3 games but I’ll definitely be picking this one up.
Looks like great fun.
Might be day 1 for me.
That trailer looks really good.its been a long time coming.but dead Island is coming.word up son
I’m sure it will be worth the nine year wait.
Reading my comment now, it loses something without inflection.
Wasn't that much interested first. But today I pre-ordered it, looks really good and fun.
looks so slow and plain that gives me anxiety.
Looks pretty decent actually. Good fun.
I really need to finish Hogwartz lol. Can't wait for this. I absolutely loved the first game. And Dambuster seems to really have enjoyed picking up the pieces and making this their own.
Looks promising, but I’m waiting for the reviews first.
Looks a jankier and more irritating version of Dying Light.
Waiting for a steep sale.
Looks cool! Guess I’ll play it next year cause it not launch on my preferred platform for another year or so.
I remember the reveal trailer at E3 2014. Watched it live and at the beginning I thought could this be a GTA 5 dlc? Some areas in recent trailers still look a lot like Los Santos.
I hope DI2 is my next favorite zombie game. Zombies beware, the Zombinator is coming 🤺.
I keep forgetting this game is coming out
Congrats to Dead Island 2 on finally launching!!!
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