Dead Island 2 has been enhanced with a recent update aimed at resolving bugs in the base game and the Haus DLC. The update is expected to further elevate the gaming experience of Dead Island 2.
Since its launch in April 2023, Dead Island 2 has captivated fans with its lively zombie-slaying environment, dismemberment mechanics, and witty narrative. Surpassing its predecessor, the game achieved a Metascore of 73 compared to Dead Island's 71 on Metacritic. Despite the game's popularity, it has encountered several bugs, which have been tackled in the latest update by Dambuster Studios.
The update for Dead Island 2 primarily concentrates on rectifying technical glitches and various bugs within the base game, while also addressing issues in the Haus DLC. The improvements in the base game include the addition of support for Epic Game Launcher Cloud Save, prevention of enemies teleporting, accessibility fixes for side quests, correction of the Gore Horse achievement bug, and more. The Haus DLC has also been enhanced, ensuring that carry-able heads no longer get stuck and resolving instances of player entrapment. The update is available for download on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.
While the update signifies Dambuster Studios' commitment to refining Dead Island 2, many users are hopeful for the addition of a highly requested feature. Despite acknowledging fans' desire for a New Game Plus mode shortly after its release, the game is yet to incorporate this feature as 2024 approaches, with no recent comments from Dambuster Studios on the matter.
Meanwhile, fans can anticipate the launch of Dead Island 2's Sola Festival DLC in the second quarter of 2024. The upcoming DLC is expected to offer extensive human-on-human combat and interaction, marking the final major content update for Dead Island 2.
Looking ahead to 2024, Dambuster Studios has revealed the game's forthcoming release on an additional platform, although the specific platform is yet to be disclosed. Speculations among fans point to a potential release on Steam or Nintendo Switch, although no official confirmation has been provided.
Dead Island 2 Update Patch Notes
Greetings Slayers! Welcome to the fourth Dead Island 2 quality-of-life patch. This latest update addresses and resolves technical issues that may have impacted your gaming experience. Delve into the detailed patch notes below to explore the full extent of these enhancements.
General
- Support for Epic Game Launcher Cloud Saves Implemented
- Fixed occurrences of enemies teleporting from one side of cover objects to the other
- Resolved a potential blocker when transitioning from playing on PS4 to PS5
- Fixed accessibility issues related to side quest content
- Corrected the 'Gore Horse' achievement unlocking problem
- Addressed 'Kill-O-Watt Kick' skill VFX not triggering in certain coop scenarios
- Resolved reduced damage from counters for players using bare fists after respawn
- Various minor UI, HUD & damage number fixes
- Fixed minor audio and coop issues
HAUS DLC
- Resolved issues where carry-able heads could get stuck in various locations
- Fixed instances of carry-able heads getting stuck inside walls when blocking
- Addressed a blocker in the 'Found: Zahra' mission caused by premature zombie killing
- Fixed Haus progress issues leading to the inability to collect the crossbow
- Resolved environment collision problems and issues with zombie traversal
- Corrected various rare visual issues in Haus cut-scenes
- Improved messaging around DLC content accessibility