The Dead Island 2 release date has suffered at the hands of many setbacks, from jumping between developers to being hit with delays, and even the subject of a parody trailer for Goat Simulator 3 during Summer Game Fest. Many assumed the game was dead – with no chance of resurrection.

However, during Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2022, the Dead Island 2 release date and first trailers debuted, and Dambuster Studios has taken over the development of the long-awaited sequel to one of the best zombie games ever. With more gameplay details now available, including just how Alexa Game Control will work, we’re here to slash, punch, and burst through everything you need to know about the “ultimate zombie slaying experience” coming to PC and consoles this year. Having been changed again, not once but twice since that first announcement, here’s the current – and hopefully final – Dead Island 2 release date.