10 Video Game Franchises Making Huge Comebacks In 2023
3. Dead Island 2
When the first trailer for Dead Island 2 came out more than eight years ago, it went down in history as one of the greatest teasers for a game that was never going to come out. Now Dead Island 2 is about to make history again with the most unexpected yet highly anticipated comeback in the world of gaming.
The long silence following the initial trailer has become a double-edged sword for the game's upcoming release. On one hand, the wait has created a massive hype for Dead Island 2, but on the other, it has also made people's expectations for the final product skyrocket. If the game fails to meet those expectations, its grand return might be just as short as it is sudden.
However, if the recently released gameplay footage is anything to go by, the game does include a lot of interesting new mechanics, such as locational body damage and realistic dismemberment. The new features make for a beautifully gory spectacle, which, let's be honest, is what most people look for in a good zombie game.