
The game was then announced for a 2015 release, but Deep Silver dropped Yegar studio due to creative differences. Initially, it was the Yager studio that stepped forward in 2012, who are best-known for Spec Ops: The Line.


After Techland, the studio behind the original Dead Island decided to ditch the sequel and focus entirely on the Dying Light series, Deep Silver had to look for a new development studio. It's no secret that Dead Island 2 has had a difficult development period. But what might take fans by surprise is that Dead Island 2 won't be an open-world game, according to Polygon. The sequel to the 2011 title will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Series X|S, and PC. Dead Island 2 is finally back from the dead after being re-revealed at Gamescom's Opening Night Live 2022 with a confirmed release date of February 3rd, 2023.
