Dead Island 2 is releasing a big new update for October 2024

Key recommendations

• Dead Island 2 patch six brings New Game Plus, Neighborhood Watch mode and bug fixes.
• New Game Plus allows players to start a more difficult version of the game.
• Neighborhood Watch is a new co-op mode with unique weapons and shelter defense mechanisms.

Dead Island 2 recently released a huge new update for the zombie killing game. Patch six for Dead Island 2 is currently available for download and adds two new game modes, a variety of bug fixes and stability improvements, along with a recent balance tweak. SoLA festival DLC.

Dead Island 2 is an action role-playing game where players battle through hordes of undead in a hellish version of LA. Dead Island 2 players can choose from six different Slayers to play as, each with unique builds, strengths and weaknesses, as they embark on their zombie hunting adventure. The game has seen a number of updates since its release in 2023, each addressing various issues and fixing several bugs. A few previous updates have even added additional DLC for players. Latest update for Dead Island 2 gives players a healthy dose of both, adding new modes alongside some much-needed fixes.

Patch six is ​​officially live for everyone Dead Island 2i players. This Dead Island 2 The update has been highly anticipated since its announcement in August, as it brings the arrival of New Game Plus alongside an additional game mode, Neighborhood Watch. New Game Plus is available to players who have beaten the main campaign and allows them to take on a very difficult version of the game with no level cap. When you start a new Plus game, a Slayer's level, inventory, and skill cards will carry over, and it's recommended that players reach level 30 before diving into this very difficult mode.

In addition to adding in New Game Plus, this patch for Dead Island 2 it also brings the arrival of Neighborhood Watch mode. This mode is a three-player co-op mode that combines roguelike elements with new shelter defense mechanics. The new mode is available to all players regardless of where they are in the main campaign and brings some new gameplay elements along with some unique weapons for even more zombie-killing action.

The final part of patch six brings various bug fixes and a change SoLA festival DLC in Dead Island 2. The final encounter with Dirge has had a slight rebalance, reducing the difficulty of the fight slightly. Additional stability and performance improvements have also been added Dead Island 2 to help keep the game smooth for players.

Dead Island 2 Update 6 Patch Notes

New Game Plus (NG+)

You asked for New Game Plus and we delivered – it's time to up the difficulty, raise the level cap and dive into Hell-A with new weapons and a new villainous breed of zombies.

How to start a new Plus game?

NG+ mode is now available to Slayers who have completed the main campaign.

• After completing the story, a pop-up window will let you know that NG+ is unlocked.
• Go to Main Menu -> Slayers and export the character to NG+, which now has its own menu tab.
• Pro Tip: We recommend that you be at least level 30 before taking the plunge.

View neighborhood mode

This mod is live and ready for you available from the main menu! Expect new mechanics, new weapons and more to keep those zombies at bay.

Sol

The last club encounter with Dirge has been adjusted to reduce the difficulty

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• Various stability improvements
• Performance improvements
• Various bug fixes