![]() Original Dead Island 2 developer Yager Productions, which is a sub-division withinYager Developments, filled for insolvency following the dissolution of its partnership with Deep Silver. The game is also coming to Xbox One and PC, but its beta will be launched first on PS4. "We're looking forward to exceeding fan expectation with an ambitious design that we're confident will take bone-crunching, visceral, zombie action to a whole new level."ĭead Island 2 was officially announced during Sony's E3 2014 press conference for PlayStation 4. "It's an honour to be charged with the evolution of such an important franchise in Deep Silver's catalogue," said Paul Porter, chief operating officer of Sumo. It is also contributing to Microsoft's Crackdown 3 and will create the PC version of Rock Band 4 if it is successfully crowdfunded. ![]() In addition to LittleBigPlanet 3 and Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing, Sumo Digital has also had a hand in the development of Disney Infinity 3.0 and Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious. We will reveal more details at a later stage, but for now I'd like to say that we are obviously super excited about the progress that we are making with them." "It just made perfect sense for us to move the project to them. After Yager's deal to develop Dead Island 2 collapsed in mysterious circumstances last yearcausing the dissolution of the Yager Productions divisionthe future of the Dead Island franchise. "Sumo showed so much understanding of the brand, had creative ideas and an excellent vision that was aligned with our own," said chief executive Klemens Kundratitz. In a statement to MCV, Koch Media-parent company of Deep Silver-said bringing in Sumo Digital "made perfect sense." Publisher Deep Silver originally tapped Spec Ops: The Line developer Yager Development for the sequel, but the two parted ways in July 2015, citing a difference in vision as the reason. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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