Dead Island 2has released a new trailer detailing the special abilities of Ryan, one of the playable characters (aka Slayers) set to be featured in the upcoming zombie action-RPG. Like the original game,Dead Island 2features pre-made characters for players to choose from, all with their own unique quirks, abilities, and personalities. Fans have yet to learn the identities of all theplayable characters inDead Island 2, but a few have been showcased so far.
TheDead Island 2playable characters that have been properly showcased so far are Jacob, Amy, and Ryan. Afourth playable character named Danihas also been announced, but she has yet to get the spotlight. Recently, developer Dambuster Studios and publisher Deep Silver decided to shine the spotlight on Ryan, revealing whatDead Island 2players can expect from him in terms of his special abilities.
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As revealed in the Meet the Slayers: Ryan video, fans find out that Ryan is from Fresno, California and he used to work as an exotic dancer before the zombie apocalypse ravaged the world. He loves his brother, and he hates exercising for fun, so that gives fans some insight into his personality. Ryan’s skills inDead Island 2are Retaliation and Seesaw, both of which are detailed further on theDead Island 2official website.
Ryan’s Retaliation skill makes it so he gets a force boost whenever he uses block or dodge to avoid an attack. Seesaw, meanwhile, makes it so Ryan regenerates some health whenever he manages to knock down a zombie. Ryan has been given the nickname The Tower, and he seems like he’s going to be a solid pick for those that plan on barreling throughzombie hordes. While not specifically described as a “tank” character, it does sound like Ryan may very well fit that role on paper.
TheDead Island 2site also reveals more about Ryan’s personality. Ryan is described as stubborn, pessimistic, and sarcastic. He’s driven to survive inzombie-ridden Los Angelesso that he may fight his way back to his little brother in Fresno. It remains to be seen if Ryan’s mission will be a success, and it’s likely that fans will simply have to play through theDead Island 2story to find out exactly what happens. While it’s been nearly a decade of waiting, theDead Island 2release date is finally in sight.
Dead Island 2launches April 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
