With how much Dead Island 2’s apocalypse parody poked fun at the Los Angeles area earlier this year, I guess it was only a matter of time before it turned its attention from vicious zombies to equally mindless cultists. I mean, how could they forget California’s reputation for welcoming eccentric people who then take advantage of our tolerance by brainwashing vast swathes of the population? Thankfully, this is something developer Dambuster Studios has corrected with its first DLC, Haus, which transports your character to a cult compound in Malibu where you’ll rub elbows with rich elites and smack down zombies who look like they’re dressed for the runway. And while I won't turn my nose up at a few more good laughs from a game I enjoyed, a three-hour runtime and very few new wrinkles to change up Dead Island 2’s basic zombie slashing formula make this jaunt extremely short-lived and a little unexciting.
Dead Island 2’s First Expansion Haus releases next month
11.10.2023 - 17:59 / destructoid.com
Deep Silver and Plaion has revealed that the first expansion for Dead Island 2, titled Haus, will be released on November 2. According to the Expansion Pass for Dead Island 2, Haus is the first of two planned story expansions. In Haus, players will explore new locations and discover new weapons and skill cards while having a front-row seat to the slow decay of a cryptic group of survivors.
The expansion will bring players to a surreal psycho-horror dreamscape in Malibu as they investigate a mysterious cult. The storyline-focused expansion revolves around a billionaire cult that has left behind humanity’s moral restraints. The stylish Malibu villa will serve as both a sanctuary and a machine as players explore the deranged labyrinth.
From a gameplay perspective, Haus will introduce several new weapons. The new K-ROSSBOW, Hog Roaster, and Dead Islands weapons were mentioned in the release. There are also eight new skill cards that players can acquire to expand their arsenal.
Dead Island 2‘s Haus expansion releases on November 2 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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