

That would equate to 9:00am BST over in the United Kingdom, but of course we will keep you updated. What time does Dead Island 2 release in my region?ĭead Island 2 is expected to be released at midnight local time on April 21, but it’s worth noting that the game’s Xbox page in the US cites a time of 4:00am on April 21 for the unlock, so it’s possible it’ll launch a little later there for that platform. Here, we’ve broken up into the different regions so you can see when the game unlocks.

But if you just want to know when you can start playing in your region, then read on – we’ve got you covered.

Many players are even hoping to utilise the “New Zealand trick” to play the game early. The game’s reviews – such as our own Dead Island 2 review – have been largely positive, so players are eager to start slaying zombies. The game will be set in California, with locations like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and Venice Beach in LA playing backdrop to the action.ĭeep Silver also said there will be "seamless" multiplayer for up to eight players, where you can "cooperate, compete, or simply coexist." The game will also feature a handful of dedicated classes that offer unique gameplay, including the action-focused Berserker and the stealth Hunter.When is the Dead Island 2 release time? After twelve long years, Dead Island 2 is almost a thing you’ll actually be able to play on your console (or PC) of choice, but when does it actually launch for all the timezones around the world? It will feature melee combat and role-playing elements like the original Dead Island, but also "never-before-seen" handcrafted weapons. Prior to its change of developers, publisher Deep Silver shared some details about the game. " an ambitious design that we're confident will take bone-crunching, visceral, zombie action to a whole new level." "We're looking forward to exceeding fan expectation," the company said at the time. Sumo Digital, the UK studio behind Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed and LittleBigPlanet 3, took over production in March 2016. The game was seemingly shelved for many months, until Deep Silver announced a new developer was on board to make the game. In 2015, Yager and publisher Deep Silver parted ways due to a "difference of vision" for the game, and Yager later filed for insolvency after the game deal dissolved. Unlike the original Dead Island, which was developed by Techland (which went on to create Dying Light), it was being developed by Yager. Now Playing: E3 2014: Dead Island 2 Trailer at Sony Press Conferenceĭead Island 2 was supposed to release in 2016 (after facing delays that pushed the release window back a year). By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
