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16.00 CET 2 NOVEMBER 2023: Dead Island 2’s first expansion story – Haus – is out today.Set within a mysterious villa in Malibu, where the boundaries of morality are somewhat vague, players need to investigate the secrets of a cult – and its enigmatic leader – as they slug it out amid the Zompocalypse.A new trailer, to support the launch, has also been released today: linkPlayers can tool up with a range of new weapons – as they hack and slash their way through a deranged labyrinth of biomes – including:
K-ROSSBOW – crafted for precision and lethality, allows players to unleash devastating long-range firepower and explode zombified brains with easeHog Roaster – the ultimate ticket to visceral slaying while simultaneously allowing you to butcher and BBQ zombiesDead Islands – to take the weight off your shoulders while you smash the undead into oblivion8 New Skill Cards – enhancing players’ slaying abilities with an expanded arsenal of skills
Dead Island 2 Haus is out now on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Epic Games Store).NOTES TO EDITORS:Latest assets can be found here: https://presse.plaion.com/Dead-Island-2Title: Dead Island 2 HausPlatform: PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Games)Genre: Horror, First Person Action RPG, Apocalyptic-Zombie-Blood FestDeveloper: Dambuster StudiosPublisher: PLAIONRelease Date: Dead Island 2 and Haus first expansion are already available.FOLLOWFacebook: @DeadIslandGameTwitter: @DeadIslandGameInstagram: @DeadIslandGame Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver development studios include Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and Free Radical Design, both in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA.For more information please visit www.deepsilver.comAll product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.About PLAIONPLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of nine game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.PLAION is an Embracer Group company.