Summary
- Patch six for Dead Island 2 brings New Game Plus, Neighborhood Watch mode, and bug fixes.
- New Game Plus allows players to start a more difficult version of the game.
- Neighborhood Watch is a new co-op mode with unique weapons and shelter defense mechanics.
Dead Island 2 recently released a huge new update for the zombie-slaying game. Patch six for Dead Island 2 is currently available for download and adds two new game modes, a variety of bug fixes, and stability improvements alongside a balance tweak to the recent SoLA Festival DLC.
Dead Island 2 is an action-RPG where players fight their way through hordes of the undead in a hellish version of LA. Dead Island 2 players are able to select from six different Slayers to play as, each with unique builds, strengths, and weaknesses, while they embark on their zombie-hunting adventure. The game has seen a number of updates since its release back in 2023, each addressing various issues and fixing several bugs. A few past updates have even added in extra DLCs for players. The latest update for Dead Island 2 is giving players a healthy dose of both of those, adding in new modes alongside some much-needed fixes.
Patch six is officially live for all Dead Island 2i players. This Dead Island 2 update has been much anticipated since its announcement back in August as it brings the arrival of New Game Plus alongside an additional game mode, Neighborhood Watch. New Game Plus is available to players who have beaten the main campaign and lets them take on an extra difficult version of the game with no level cap. When starting a New Game Plus, a Slayer's level, inventory, and Skill Cards will transfer over, and it is recommended that players reach level 30 before diving into this extra difficult mode.
Alongside adding in New Game Plus, this patch for Dead Island 2 also brings the arrival of the Neighborhood Watch mode. This mode is a three-player co-op mode that mixes rogue-like elements with new shelter defense mechanics. The new mode is available to all players regardless of where they are in the main campaign and brings in several new game elements alongside some unique weapons for even more zombie-slaying action.
The final part of patch six brings various bug fixes and a tweak to the SoLA Festival DLC in Dead Island 2. The final Dirge encounter has had a slight rebalance, reducing the difficulty slightly for the fight. Additional stability and performance improvements have also been added to Dead Island 2 to help keep the game running smoothly for players.
Dead Island 2 Update 6 Patch Notes
New Game Plus (NG+)
You asked for New Game Plus, and we delivered – it’s time to crank up the difficulty, boost that level cap, and dive into Hell-A with new weapons and a wicked new breed of zombies.
How to start a New Game Plus?
NG+ Mode is now available to Slayers who have completed the main campaign.
- After completing the story, a pop-up will let you know NG+ is unlocked.
- Head to the Main Menu -> Slayers, and export your character to NG+, which now has its own tab in the menu.
- Pro tip: We recommend being at least level 30 before taking the plunge.
Neighborhood Watch Mode
This mode is live and ready for you available from the Main Menu! Expect fresh mechanics, new weapons, and more to keep those zombies at bay.
SoLa
The final club encounter with the Dirge has been tweaked to reduce difficulty
General
- Various stability improvements
- Performance improvements
- Various bug fixes
Dead Island 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 57%
- Released
- April 21, 2023
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Dambuster Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Deep Silver
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Franchise
- Dead Island
WHERE TO PLAY
The open-world zombie slaying action RPG makes its long-awaited return. Dead Island is back, and with it comes a host of enhancements to its winning combination of creative first-person zombie slaying, pitch-black humor and open-world exploration. Welcome to HELL-A. The City of Angels has been transformed into a hellish sprawl, its populace now mutated into disgusting zombies with an insatiable appetite for humans. In this extensive, visceral RPG experience you’ll journey to iconic LA locations, taking on quests, meeting eccentric survivors and enjoying a joyously pulpy narrative along the way. The game’s brutal melee combat gives you access to an expansive array of inventive zombie-slaying weaponry that lets you slice, smash and tear through the hordes before they get the chance to do the same to you. Can you survive HELL-A?
- Number of Players
- 1-3
- Platform(s)
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- File Size Xbox Series
- 61 GB (February 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
