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Embracer Group Teases ‘Dead Island 2’ Release Date?
After that juicy rumour last week regarding the still-not-dead Dead Island 2, it appears that Embracer Group (which owns publisher Deep Silver) has fed into the rumour during its recent Q3 FY2021/22 report. While not outright stating a release date, Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors hinted that Dead Island 2 would be out late this year or early next.
During the Q&A session that followed the report, Carnegie equity research analyst Oscar Erixon posed the question of if it was “reasonable” that people would expect Dead Island 2 to arrive during the next financial year. In doing so, Erixon attempted to goad Wingefors into giving up some info about the game. “People have sort of written off [Dead Island 2], not knowing if it’s still alive. But it very clearly is. I, at least, expect the release this financial year—sorry, next financial year, I should say. Is that reasonable? What can we expect from the title?”
Wingefors stuck to the script with regards to unannounced game. “I can’t talk about Dead Island 2 because it’s not announced, as such, from the publisher, but we have just talked about—we have one unannounced triple-A title that you think is Dead Island 2.” Wingefors also had a bit of a wink in his answer, adding “It’s hard for me to comment further on that. But I’m excited about unannounced titles.”
This coyness is pretty much in line with Deep Silver’s past reactions to fans inquiring about Dead Island 2. Deep Silver had a bit of fun with a fan’s disappointment last year after the new Saints Row game was announced, for example.
The question obviously remains as to when Dead Island 2 will be officially announced, and just when it’ll be released. Who knows? We might just get the answers this year at E3.
Thanks to Video Games Chronicle for the heads up.
Developer Offworld Industries and Knights Peak are still at it with Starship Troopers: Extermination dropping Update 11 for the 16-player co-op FPS, which sports new content additions, performance and optimization improvements as well as bug fixes. Oh, and you can also now take showers.
Yes, the Field Shower is a new buildable structure available for every Build Zone. Once constructed, the Field Shower provides Troopers with access to battlefield sanitation facilities. A shower will extinguish a burning Trooper, as well as provide a method of Health restoration.
Completing the full duration Federation Standardized Shower will also provide Troopers with a combat performance boost. Troopers who have recently showered will move slightly faster, jump higher, climb better, shoot more accurately, and gain additional Morale XP.
The update also introduces a series of rotating Critical Dispatches designed to support the war effort and reward continued service to the Federation. Additionally, every deployment cycle, Troopers will receive a fresh set of Daily Dispatches generated by Fleet Command. Troopers can do one refresh of the missions list per 24-hours. Exterminatation currently has 47 Critical Dispatches in rotation, with more to be added. Successful completion of Daily Missions will grant additional combat experience and contribute toward long-term DSV Service Record milestones.
In addition, the DSV Service Record System has been added to permanently document a Trooper’s military career and recognize exceptional contributions to the war effort. Every confirmed combat action, operational deployment, battlefield specialization, and successful mission contributes toward a growing Service Record reviewed by Federal Command. As Service Record milestones are completed, Troopers will earn Career Experience, advancing their standing within the Mobile Infantry.
For those wanted cosmetics, There’s a new Supporter Cosmetic Pack in The Tesla Giants Supporter Pack, allowing players to show their support for the Tesla Giants, the legendary Jump Ball team from Zander Barcalow’s high school. Inspired by the team’s dominance on the court, this cosmetic pack includes a Helmet Visor, Armor Uniform, Helmet Decal and Weapons Skin inspired by the Giants.
Starship Troopers: Extermination is currently available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.