After a year of being exclusively available on the Epic Games Store, Dead Island 2 is finally set to make its debut on Steam on April 22. To mark the occasion, Valve has decided to treat gamers with a special offer: Techland’s 2013 co-op horror game Dead Island: Riptide will be available for free, but only for a very limited time.
As announced on Steam, the upcoming launch of Dead Island 2 on Steam comes with an exciting bonus. For just 48 hours, players can grab Dead Island: Riptide – Definitive Edition at absolutely no cost, slashing its usual price of $19.99 to a delightful $0.00. However, it’s important to act fast as the clock is already ticking on this offer. If you’re interested, make your way to the game’s Steam page now to claim your free copy.
Alternatively, for around $6, you can opt for the Dead Island: Definitive Edition, which not only includes a remastered version of the original game and Riptide but also all DLC packs and the retro-inspired Dead Island: Retro Revenge.
Dead Island: Riptide serves as a direct continuation of the narrative from the original Dead Island, picking up right after the events of its predecessor. Once again, the original quartet of survivors returns, accompanied by a new addition, embarking on a mission to rid another island of its undead menace. Initially met with mixed reviews upon its release, the game received a remastered version in 2016, which is the version being offered for free now.
Fast forward a decade from Riptide’s release, Dead Island 2 ventures into a new chapter, set roughly 15 years after the events of the first game. This time, the zombie-infested chaos unfolds in Los Angeles, a city under quarantine due to, well, you can guess. Strangely, the game introduces an entirely new cast of survivors.
Despite garnering mixed reactions from critics, Dead Island 2 promises to deliver ample doses of gory entertainment for fans of the original. Notable changes include the replacement of the traditional skill tree with a deck-building system, offering players greater flexibility in customizing their abilities.
Yet, at its core, Dead Island 2 remains a newer, shinier iteration of the beloved franchise, a fact that many enthusiasts will surely appreciate.
