“The delay is just 12 short weeks and development is on the final straight now we’re going to take the time we need to make sure we can launch a game we’re proud to launch. “The irony of delaying Dead Island 2 is not lost on us, and we are as disappointed as you undoubtedly are,” the publisher and developer said in a statement posted to Twitter. Publisher Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios announced the zombie game’s latest delay on Thursday, acknowledging the black humor of Dead Island 2’s latest - and hopefully final - setback. And notably, you won't have to start every sentence with "Alexa." The tech will respond to key phrases, such as, "swap to my best weapon," or, "where is the nearest workbench?" You'll also be able to manipulate hordes of the undead by saying "hey zombie," which sounds like some good, old-fashioned fun.The long-in-development Dead Island 2, originally announced in 2014 for a release the following year, and changing development studios twice since then, has been delayed once more. You won't need an Echo device in order to use voice commands in Dead Island 2, just a headset with a microphone.
In an unexpected partnership, Dead Island 2 will be the first title to feature Alexa Game Control, a service from Amazon that allows players to yell at a game and have it respond appropriately. It's now in progress at Deep Silver's Dambuster Studios, which worked on Homefront: The Revolution. The game was announced in 2014 and it's essentially been in development hell ever since, lost among a handful of studio sales and team swaps. There are dozens of individual zombie types to slay, too.ĭead Island 2 is the full follow-up to the 2011 hit Dead Island, though there have been smaller installments in the series. All six of the main characters are customizable, and a brand new skill system allows players to adjust their specs on the fly. The game is designed as a love letter to cult-classic horror films and old Hollywood vibes: It has a pulpy narrative to follow, classic RPG elements and a co-op mode for up to three players.
Watch the first gameplay trailer for #DeadIsland 2 and preorder now: #SeeYouInHELLA 💀 /sEUzDO1n4L- Dead Island August 23, 2022ĭead Island 2 will feature six playable characters with unique voice acting and traits, and it all takes place in Los Angeles.
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