Simply one other day in a zombie-infested paradise

An extended-in-development zombie sport is again in motion, and arriving early subsequent yr. Useless Island 2 will launch on February 3, 2023.

Throughout right this moment’s Gamescom Opening Night time Stay 2022, Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios revealed a cinematic trailer for Useless Island 2. It options loads of zombie-slaying motion, and one of many sport’s playable characters, Jacob.

We additionally bought a have a look at some gameplay for Useless Island 2, which includes a ton of the bloody first-person motion seen within the first Useless Island.

Gamers will have the ability to play as one in all six totally different characters together with Jacob. Each has their very own type and abilities, and you may immediately re-spec should you don’t just like the construct you’re placing collectively.

The story takes place in Los Angeles, with areas across the metropolis together with Beverly Hills and Venice Seaside.

You possibly can play the journey by your self, or choose to do some co-op. As much as three gamers can get together up and blast via hordes of zombies collectively.

Rise from the grave

Useless Island 2 has been kicking round in some type or one other for fairly some time. We bought some indication earlier this yr {that a} Useless Island 2 launch could possibly be set for 2023, and it appears like that’s panned out.

Whereas the information did leak somewhat bit forward of schedule, it appears just like the zombie-crushing, weapon-crafting motion of Useless Island is due again quickly. The unique was a goofy, first rate sufficient zombie-smasher with some gentle RPG parts and good co-op enjoyable. Whereas the successor to the collection has been mired in growth for fairly a number of years, we’ll not less than lastly get an opportunity to see what a brand new Useless Island appears like quickly.

Useless Island 2 will launch for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Sequence X|S, Xbox One, and Stadia on February 3, 2023.