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Hit zombie games Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide are being remastered for release on PS4, Xbox One and PC, as both individual releases and as part of the Dead Island Definitive Collection, Deep Silver has announced.
Remastered Features
Higher Quality Textures
Game textures have been redone in a higher resolution and the level of quality has been improved across the board.
Photorealistic new lighting system
The lighting system in the game has been vastly improved, providing a much more realistic look, enhancing the stunning tropical setting.
Physically based shading
The introduction of new physically based shading techniques due to the latest iteration of the Chrome Engine means a higher quality look to the game models and objects as they react in a more realistic way to various lighting conditions
The addition of more sophisticated anti-aliasing means that console players can now experience Dead Island without unsightly “jaggies” – meaning a much cleaner look throughout
Improved-quality game models and geometry assets
All major geometry assets (for example: NPCs and character models) highlight a marked quality increase
HBAO and motion blur effects
The introduction of Horizon-based Ambient Occlusion adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the world
Through a better implementation of object shadows, while the all-new motion blur effects will provide a much more cinematic feel to the game experience.
Updated game UI
Providing a more consistent look between both Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide. Increase to equal quality level for seamless game experience.
The Current-gen Console Experience
The Dead Island Redux Collection will also of course take advantage of the latest console features such as Online 4 Player Co-op, PS Vita Remote-Play (PS4), Share-Play (PS4), streaming and recording
Power Fists Power-up
And last but not least, The fan favourite unofficial PC mod will also now be added to both products. Punch your way through the mayhem with craziest power-up ever!
In addition, the collection will include retro side-scrolling/endless runner Dead Island Retro Revenge.
- Retro look meets melee-based combat
- Featuring leaderboards, achievements and plenty of depth
- Game mechanics include power-ups, super attacks and a combo system
Dead Island Definitive Collection will retail at £29.99, whilst Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide will be available digitally for £14.99 each. All versions will launch on May 31.
Source: Deep Silver
