Long-awaited zombie-slaying adventure Dead Island 2 has been pushed forward with a single week, and will now release on 21 April 2023. According to developer Dambuster Studios, this is a result of the sport ‘going gold’ – a term accustomed to reference a game’s completion, and preparation to be copied and sold.
‘You asked for it, you have it. Dead Island 2 went gold and it’s being released per week early. Help you in HELL-A on April 21, 2023,’ the Twitter announcement read. No further details were provided – but it’s clear Dambuster and publisher Deep Silver are actually more than satisfied with the sport, and ready to increase its marketing cycle in front of release.
You requested it, you got it. Dead Island 2 went gold and it's being released a week early.
See you in HELL-A on April 21, 2023.#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA pic.twitter.com/8Gu28bIcUS— Dead Island (@deadislandgame) February 13, 2023
In various Twitter replies, the official Dead Island account has confirmed and reiterated the game’s imminent launch, talking with the patience of fans. ‘We’ve all been awaiting too long,’ the Twitter account wrote. ‘We love all of you.’
At this stage, gold status means it’s unlikely the game will be delayed further, so fans can look forward to a fully-fledged release in April 2023.
Notably, the move includes a twofold impact. Not only will it satisfy fans who’ve waited for additional news following a string of disappointing delays – the sport was originally released at E3 2023 – it will likewise shift the sport one week away from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
This EA blockbuster was originally set to produce in March 2023 and was later delayed by 6 weeks, to 28 April 2023, the initial release date for Dead Island 2. While the games have their passionate fanbases, releasing two major titles on a single date isn't advisable – specially when one is a significant Disney and EA-backed project set in the beloved Star Wars universe.
Releasing earlier will hopefully give Dead Island 2 some room to breathe prior to the Jedi overtake the dominant conversations in the gaming world.
For now, keen fans can look forward to a 21 April 2023 release date for Dead Island 2. The game will release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC.
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