Dambuster Studios' Dead Island 2 pleasantly surprised everyone in 2023. Despite being a sequel to a decade-old game, it managed to surpass low expectations and deliver a compelling narrative, intense combat, and unforgettable characters. Following the release of the first DLC, Haus, in November, another expansion named SOLA Festival is set for a Q2 2024 launch.

The conclusion of Dead Island 2's main story left players with a significant cliffhanger, potentially setting the stage for Dead Island 3. With this in mind, the impending SOLA DLC shoulders the responsibility of providing closure to the unresolved ending of the base game, particularly if Dambuster is committed to developing Dead Island 3. The fate of Dead Island 3 hinges on how SOLA addresses the final moments of Dead Island 2's main narrative.

The Importance of SOLA Festival in Concluding Dead Island 2's Story for Dead Island 3's Future Setting

The conclusion of Dead Island 2's main narrative was gripping, leaving players with a major cliffhanger that initially seemed to lay the groundwork for Dead Island 3. However, with the release of Haus and the imminent launch of SOLA Festival, the events at the end of Dead Island 2 may now be linked to Haus and SOLA instead. Unfortunately, the ending of Haus failed to provide resolution for Dead Island 2's story, adding to the confusion. Therefore, the hope is that SOLA will compensate for the shortcomings of Haus and tie up the loose ends, paving the way for Dead Island 3 to explore a new location.

At the conclusion of Dead Island 2's main story, Sam, Emma, and Patton flee Los Angeles via helicopter while the player character decides to stay until finding Tisha. As the player character watches the three friends depart to safety, a crosshair appears on-screen, with Thurston stating,