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GAME · 2023 · UK

Dead Island 2

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Dead Island 2 is a 2023 zombie action game. Its combat rewards timing, weapon choice and clever use of the environment and enemy traits.

8 Interesting Facts About Dead Island 2

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  1. #001

    Techland was initially developing Dead Island 2, but the studio chose instead to work on Dying Light with Warner Bros.

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  2. #002

    Yager said Dead Island 2 would have no story ending; instead it would offer unlimited tasks and missions to complete, giving the game a never-ending feel.

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  3. #003

    When Yager was involved, the game was meant to span all of California, San Francisco included, but the 2023 version from Dambuster is now limited to Los Angeles.

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  4. #004

    Dead Island 2 has a voice-control feature that lets players issue scripted commands through a microphone linked to an Amazon account, switching weapons, taunting zombies and activating Fury Mode.

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  5. #005

    The Slaughter skill in Dead Island 2 works best with slashing bladed weapons such as katanas and hunting knives, making it easier to sever limbs while also boosting weapon durability.

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  6. #006

    Dodging or blocking an incoming attack in Dead Island 2 stuns the zombie and leaves it open to a counter; the author suggests practicing the timing on isolated zombies instead of during tense main missions.

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  7. #007

    Dead Island 2 players can turn zombie traits to their advantage: tossing a fuel can at a fire zombie sets off a remote area-of-effect blast, while shooting the water canisters some zombies carry with an electric weapon turns the resulting puddle into an electrified trap.

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  1. #008

    Some houses contain pianos. Look closely at the keys and you will see the names Hisaishi and Ennio written above them, a nod to soundtrack composers Joe Hisaishi (who scored many Takeshi Kitano films) and Ennio Morricone.

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