Revenants Rise! Dead Island 2’s New Game Plus Unleashes Terrifying New Zombies

Get ready to face the ultimate test of your zombie-slaying skills! Dead Island 2’s New Game Plus mode, arriving today with Patch 6, cranks the carnage up to eleven. Prepare to navigate familiar locations with a terrifying twist: tougher zombies are lurking around every corner, and the biggest challenge comes in the form of the Revenants.

These monstrous undead are like mini-bosses, says James Gamlin, Associate Lead Level Designer at Dambusters. Some Revenants appear organically during your playthrough, while others require a dedicated hunt. They’re designed to keep you on your toes, offering a fresh experience even on well-trodden paths.

“Think you’ve mastered the Mutators?” smirks Tim Donks, Senior Designer at Dambusters Studios. “Just wait until you encounter their Revenant counterparts. These are brand new encounters featuring gruesome variations of familiar enemies, appearing in unexpected locations.”

Visually, the Revenants are a nightmare come true. Imagine a zombie with layers of ghostly white makeup and eyes ringed by inky blackness. Inspired by classic horror icons, they exude a more aggressive vibe, channeling the spirit of Halloween and Evil Dead rather than The Walking Dead.

But the terror doesn’t stop there. Revenants boast unique attack patterns and behaviors, forcing you to adapt your strategies and tweak your character build. Some will even appear in previously unexplored areas, while familiar locations like the Halperin Hotel’s underground car park will be crawling with these nightmarish foes.

The rewards for facing your fears are worth the risk. Defeating Revenants grants you access to exclusive weapons – both ranged and melee – inspired by classic horror films. These are available only in New Game Plus! On top of that, vanquishing all the Revenants unlocks a special survivor skin, a guaranteed conversation starter during your next co-op session.

Think you’re ready to face the Revenants? New Game Plus launches for free today with Patch 6!

Looking for the ultimate Dead Island 2 experience? Check out the Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition, featuring both story expansions and a treasure trove of special weapons and stylish gear for maximum carnage. Don’t have the base game? No worries – Dead Island 2 is currently available with Xbox Game Pass!

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