Dead Island 2 is getting delayed again.
Dambuster Studios, the game's developer, has recently tweeted that it is delaying the release of Dead Island 2 yet again due to undisclosed reasons.
The game was previously scheduled for release on Feb. 3, 2023, nine years after its first announcement because of numerous delays and various developer changes, per Video Games Chronicle.
Dead Island 2 Release Date Delay Details
Dambuster Studios mentioned in its tweet that it is delaying the release of Dead Island 2 to April 28, 2023, saying that the delay is just "12 short weeks."
Although the video game developer said that the irony of the situation is not lost on it and that it is as disappointed as the gamers waiting for it, the game's development is on its final stretch.
However, it also mentioned that the game's development team needs more time to make Dead Island 2 a game it is proud to launch. As such, the reason for the delay is probably due to issues in the game's development in its later stages.
Thankfully, the delay didn't affect the game's pre-orders, which was a problem with Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, another game that experienced similar issues to Dead Island 2.
Dambuster Studios took the chance to thank the gamers that did bear with them through the game's many delays and developer changes.
In the meantime, however, the video game developer promised it will be releasing a new trailer and gameplay at the game's showcase on Dec. 6.
Gamers can watch these new trailers on Dambuster Studios' Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as on the Dead Island Website.
Dambuster Studios' tweet about Dead Island 2's delay confirms the information gathered from the latest earnings report from Embracer Group, which owns the game's publisher, Deep Silver.
Although the report didn't mention why the game is getting delayed, it did show that the game will be scheduled for release on April 28, 2023, instead of its original release date of Feb. 3, 2023.
According to Comicbook Gaming, the delay isn't too surprising as there wasn't much marketing happening since the initial release date reveal. The lack of information about the game with only a few months left before release is a major indicator that a delay is probable.
Dead Island 2 Details
Dead Island 2 is the sequel to 2013's Dead Island: Riptide. It is a first-person action RPG that takes place in an alternate version of Los Angeles, California.
According to the game's website, it features a "unique" formula of horror, dark humor, and tons of zombie slaying.
The game continues the series' tradition of allowing players to craft make-shift weapons to help them stay alive in zombie-infested streets of LA. Players could also invite their friends to an online co-op game and complete quests, progress through the story, and explore the game's many features.
The game's six playable heroes are yet to tbe revealed, but there is a possibility that Dambuster Studios will reveal more information about them in the upcoming Dead Island 2 showcase.
