Dead Island 2 finally shows its face again in new cinematic trailer

Dead Island 2, after development hell that would put most game delays to shame, finally gets a new trailer at Gamescom 2022. The title is set to launch on February 3, 2023.

Contrary to the name, Dead Island 2 takes place in Los Angeles and stars six playable characters. According to developer Deep Silver Dambuster Studios, it’s an action RPG. The cinematic trailer follows one of the playable characters, Jacob, as he goes on a shopping trip through a ruined Beverly Hills.

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Rachel Kaser

Rachel Kaser is a gaming and technology writer for from Dallas, Texas. She's been in the games industry since 2013, writing for various publications, and currently covers news for GamesBeat. Her favorite game is Bayonetta.