Return to the paradise where the nightmare began with Dead Island Definitive Collection
Dead Island and its sequel Dead Island: Riptide (including all previously released DLC) have been fully remastered for the first time for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC
Deep Silver is bringing Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide to the new generation of consoles, with even more broken bones, smashed skulls, dismembered limbs and spilled blood! With these fully remastered and significantly enhanced versions of Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide, this collection will offer the ultimate Dead Island experience. Powered by Techland's next-generation engine, this overhaul of Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide delivers a major improvement to graphics and performance, with many cutting-edge visual effects:
At the same time, Dead Island Definitive Edition and Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition will each be available separately as downloadable titles on Xbox One, Microsoft's all-in-one entertainment system, on the PlayStation 4 interactive entertainment system and on PC at the recommended retail price of €19.99.
The three titles—Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition and Dead Island Retro Revenge—as well as the Dead Island Definitive Collection compilation, will be released on May 31, 2016, on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC.
- High-quality textures - The game's textures have been recreated at a higher resolution and the level of detail has been improved.
- A new photorealistic lighting system - The original title's lighting system has been greatly enhanced, giving its beautiful tropical environments a much more realistic look.
- Shaders to enhance model quality - Thanks to the latest version of the Chrome Engine, the introduction of new physically based shader techniques enhances the quality of models and objects, making them look more realistic as they adapt to different lighting conditions.
- Improved image quality through anti-aliasing - The addition of a more sophisticated anti-aliasing filter lets console players appreciate Dead Island at its best, with higher-quality rendering.
- Improved 3D models and geometry - All major geometric visuals, such as NPCs and character models, have received graphical improvements.
- HBAO and motion blur effects - The addition of HBAO (horizon-based ambient occlusion) further enhances the depth and realism of the Dead Island universe through better integration of object shadows, while brand-new motion blur effects give the gameplay a more cinematic feel.
- Updated interface - The interface style has been harmonized between Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide, providing a smoother and more consistent gameplay experience.
- An experience designed for current consoles - Dead Island Definitive Collection will naturally take advantage of the new consoles' features, including four-player cooperative multiplayer, Remote Play on PS Vita (for PS4), Share Play features (PS4), and gameplay streaming and recording.
- The "Power Fists" bonus - Finally, the famous unofficial mod beloved by fans will be added to both games. Survive the apocalypse by throwing the wildest punches in the universe!
Features:
- A retro style and melee combat
- A score leaderboard, achievements and genuine gameplay depth
- A gameplay system featuring power-ups, super attacks and a combo system
At the same time, Dead Island Definitive Edition and Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition will each be available separately as downloadable titles on Xbox One, Microsoft's all-in-one entertainment system, on the PlayStation 4 interactive entertainment system and on PC at the recommended retail price of €19.99.
The three titles—Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition and Dead Island Retro Revenge—as well as the Dead Island Definitive Collection compilation, will be released on May 31, 2016, on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC.