After another heart tugging trailer (which you can check out below), Techland and Deep Silver have popped up some new screenshots for the sequel for their first person zombie basher, Dead Island: Riptide.
Taking place right immediately after the ending of Dead Island, all the survivors ride a helicoptor to what they think is safety. However, after getting caught in some choppy weather, the helicoptor is forced to land, and the survivors eventually make their way onto the island of Palanai. But like Banoi, Palanai is overrun with hungry zombies.
As the name indicates, most of the environment is heavily flooded. Joining the undead as a new threat will be the weather of the environment itself. Torrential ran can limit player vision, and many areas can only be navigated by boat. The weather will also lead to environmental changes as well, so while one are was once nice and dry, a torrential downpour could flood the area completely later on. Riptide also promises new mutated zombie types will be introduced, and I wouldn't be surprised if some new weapons and modifications were included as well. Also, for those who played the first Dead Island, you'll be able to keep your original character and use it again in Riptide.
Pre-orders are also available for Riptide as well. Those who pre-order from GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy receive a shiney steelbook game case, with additional incentives to be announced later.
Dead Island: Riptide is planned to release in 2013 for Windows PC, PS3, and XBox 360. We'll report more information as it becomes available.