Dead Island 2 Playable Characters and Special Abilities
Zombie action game Dead Island 2 is coming out later this month, allowing players to explore the Hell-A quarantine zone's open world, killing zombies to their hearts' content. Players don't take on the role of some faceless survivor, however - there are a number of Slayers players can choose from, each with distinct personalities and abilities.
Set 10 years after the original Dead Island, Dead Island 2 takes place in the zombie-infested cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco, where players must contend with endless hordes of ravenous undead - almost indistinguishable from real life.
Watch the Dead Island 2 Cinematic Title Sequence and experience HELL-A to the fullest. Visit what was once known as the City of Angels, and see what gory details await you in the sunny, zombie-infested California.#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA pic.twitter.com/lIaosda3eD
— Dead Island (@deadislandgame) March 22, 2023
Dead Island 2 Playable Characters
According to the game's official website, Dead Island 2 features six Slayers, or playable characters.
Character Name | Special Ability |
|---|---|
Bruno | Backstab: Increased damage to attacks from behind |
Dani | Bloodlust: Heals when killing zombies quickly |
Amy | Relief Pitcher: Regains stamina when hitting a zombie with a thrown weapon |
Jacob | Feral: Gains a stacking damage boost when attacking quickly |
Ryan | Retaliation: Gains force when blocking and dodging |
Carla | Dig Deep: Gains toughness at low health |
Those are the six characters available to play as when Dead Island 2 launches. Personally, I'm partial to Jacob's Feral ability, as it fits my playstyle of "go as fast as possible" in zombie games. The whole point is that the zombies are slow, right?
Check out the pre-order editions and system requirements of Dead Island 2 to learn more about the game, which releases later this month.