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Dead Island 2 New Update Brings New Game Plus, New Zombies and New Horde Mode

by Stella Jan 07,2025

Dead Island 2's Patch 6 introduces thrilling new game modes and content! This update delivers a significant boost to replayability and challenge.

Dead Island 2 Patch 6 Update

New Game Plus (NG+) and Enhanced Zombie Combat:

Dead Island 2 New Game Plus Mode

NG+ mode lets you restart Dead Island 2 at a higher difficulty, retaining your character's progress, inventory, and skills. Expect three extra skill slots, a raised level cap, new weapons and skins, and formidable new foes: the Revenants. These enhanced Apex zombies boast new behaviors and increased difficulty, promising a significantly more challenging experience. All weapons in NG+ are more powerful, with a greater selection of fixed-rarity items.

Neighbourhood Watch Horde Mode:

This innovative horde mode blends tower defense elements with intense zombie combat. Players defend their base over five in-game days, clearing hordes and completing objectives to earn valuable gear.

Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Cosmetic Pack:

Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition

The Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition, launched alongside Patch 6, includes the base game, story expansions ("Haus" and "SoLA"), and the new Kingdom Come: Deliverance II weapon pack. This pack contains:

  • Memories of Banoi Pack
  • Golden Weapons Pack
  • Pulp Weapons Pack
  • Red’s Demise Pack
  • All six Slayer’s Premium Skin Packs

Prepare for a revitalized Dead Island 2 experience with Patch 6!