Here is some awesome news for all of you! Dead Island 2 is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver, this zombie-bashing adventure is now available for download, offering endless fun for Xbox players.
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Dead Island 2 Dropped On Xbox Game Pass
Dead Island 2, the long-awaited zombie action game, has finally been released on Xbox Game Pass after 12 years of development and multiple delays.
“With the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate version, you’ll have unlimited access to the base game on Xbox, including co-op functionality. So, there’s no need to go it alone – gather your squad and take on the horde together in thrilling co-op action!” says a blog post on the game’s official website.
The surprise addition of Dead Island 2 to Xbox Game Pass follows a free weekend of access to the game via Xbox’s “Free Play Days” promotion last week. The game is available for Xbox consoles and PCs and can be streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The game’s PC version, however, was not added to Game Pass for PC.
From Development Hell to Xbox Game Pass
However, Dead Island 2’s journey to Xbox Game Pass wasn’t always smooth sailing. The game was originally announced in 2014 and has suffered from multiple delays and changes in development teams. It was first scheduled to be released in 2015 by German studio Yager. However, the studio opted out of the project due to creative differences with publisher Deep Silver. The project was then handed over to British developer Sumo Digital, who reportedly built the game from scratch. Finally, after 12 years, the game was released in April 2023.
This zombie game was then delayed again from its original release date of April 28th to April 21st, 2023. The game spent over a decade in development hell, passing through multiple developers before finding its home at UK-based studio Dambuster in 2019 after numerous delays and restarts.
What is Dead Island 2 All About?
Experience the iconic locales of Los Angeles like never before as Dead Island 2 takes you on a gripping journey from the lush suburbs of Beverly Hills to the vibrant streets of Venice Beach. Get ready for a brutal melee sandbox where combat is intense, visceral, and downright gory. Choose from six unique characters, each with their distinct personality and dialogue, and customize their abilities with a brand-new skill system for the craziest zombie-slaying builds.
What To Expect in Dead Island 2?
Recently, the game has received a quality-of-life patch that includes various improvements for ultrawide displays, HDR, player animations, dynamic range and clarity of zombies and dialogue in combat. The patch also fixed multiple issues, including the ability to walk through walls, missing NPCs, and stuck-in geometry issues.
Survive the Zombie Apocalypse in Cinematic Co-op Glory
Dead Island 2 offers an immersive RPG experience with thrilling quests, a diverse cast of characters, and a twisted pulp story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With an over-the-top co-op mode for up to three players, the gory trip through LA promises endless replayability.
Dead Island 2 offers a thrilling first-person in an open-world setting filled with zombies to slay. If you’re a fan of the zombie horror genre, Dead Island 2 is definitely worth checking out.
Dead Island 2 is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.