Dead Island Riptide (Special Edition)

Dead Island Riptide – Special Edition (2013) is an expanded version of the zombie survival RPG Dead Island Riptide, set immediately after the events of the original game, with the survivors stranded on the flooded archipelago of Palanoi. This edition includes bonus content such as exclusive weapons, character skins, and the Bloodbath Arena DLC, adding horde-mode challenges. The game retains the original’s open-world exploration, co-op gameplay, and weapon crafting, while introducing new monsoon weather effects, boat navigation, and a fifth playable character (John Morgan). Though praised for its chaotic fun and co-op improvements, it faced criticism for repetitive missions, technical bugs, and lack of innovation over its predecessor.