‘Dead Island 2’ Showcase Reveals New Gameplay, Features [Video]

There were no delays today for Deep Silver’s Dead Island 2 Showcase. And true to their word, not only did “Another Day In HELL-A” give us a look at the gameplay content and features for the upcoming game, but we also got a pretty wacky live-action short with plenty of plasma and zombies.

The showcase featured a live-action pulp-adventure starring three fictional characters set in a similar universe to Dead Island 2. With the military long gone, we follow the fearless survivors as they search for a safe haven from the virus outbreak and zombie hordes. As they roam the supposedly abandoned mansion of a local video game and movie producer in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills, they’ll soon discover that nowhere is safe.

The new Dead Island 2 Welcome To HELL-A Trailer also premiered – narrated by Jacob and Amy, two of the game’s slayers, as they visit HELL-A. On display was Dead Island 2‘s unique gore tech, upgradable weapon and combat system, and, of course, its gruesome zombies. Another surprise inside the showcase was a sneak peek into the Alexa Game Control feature, which allows players to quickly perform in-game actions using their voice. This feature will be launching in Dead Island 2 for Xbox and PC, for English in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

We also got a glimpse at the new collectible Dead Island 2: HELL-A Edition. On top of that, any players who pre-order any edition of Dead Island 2 will receive the “Memories Of Banoi Pack,” featuring two unique weapons that celebrate the original Dead Island, along with a special skill card.

Last but not least, the showcase also features a stunning, hand-painted resin collector figurine of Amy, posed chilling in the iconic Burger 66 diner after a zombie slaying session. This standalone premium figurine is available to purchase exclusively from Deep Silver at the official Dead Island website.

The HELL-A Edition includes:

• Exclusive SteelBook® with game disc
• Expansion Pass
• Venice Beach Travel Map
• Six Slayer Tarot Cards
• Two Pin Badges
• A DI2 Patch
• Golden Weapons Pack
• Pulp Weapons Pack
• Character Packs 1 & 2

The Memories of Banoi Pack includes:

• Banoi War Club
• Memories of Banoi Baseball Bat
• Weapon Perk – “Balanced”
• “Personal Space” Skills Card

The story for Dead Island 2 takes place several months after the events of the first game, with the United States military putting the California under full quarantine. Now a restricted zone, California has become a bloody paradise for those who refuse to leave their homes and an action-packed playground for renegades who seek adventure, glory and a fresh start.

Dead Island 2 will release on April 28, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store.