Dead Island 2's E3 Absence: What Happened to the Zombie Apocalypse?

The highly anticipated zombie survival game, Dead Island 2, was noticeably absent from both E3 2018 and the 2018 Game Awards. Fans were left wondering what happened to the long-awaited sequel after a series of delays pushed its initial release window back several years.

Dead Island's journey began in Spring 2015 with an expected launch date that ultimately turned into a lengthy delay until 2016. Despite this setback, Deep Silver remained committed to bringing gamers another installment in their third-person survival zombie franchise. In fact, Dead Island 2 was announced as the next chapter in the series, promising more of what fans loved about its predecessor.

For those unfamiliar with the original game, it's worth noting that Dead Rising and Dead Island share some similarities – albeit a bit gruesome. The first installment dropped players into an open-world setting on Banoi, a fictional island resort where they could explore alongside three other co-op partners to fight off hordes of undead zombies. This unique blend of survival horror and action-adventure gameplay made the original title stand out from its contemporaries.

The wait for Dead Island 2 continues, leaving fans eager for any updates or hints about when we can expect it to finally hit shelves. While its absence at E3 2018 was a disappointment, Deep Silver's commitment to delivering an exciting and terrifying zombie experience remains unwavering. As the gaming community eagerly anticipates news on this highly anticipated title, one thing is certain – Dead Island 2 will be worth waiting for when it arrives.

Dead island 2 at e3 2018