How the title of the "House" DLC for Dead Island 2 sets the stage for its new faction

The post-release life of Dead Island 2 will be further expanded with the introduction of its first story expansion, which is set to be released towards the end of the year. This first expansion is titled "House," and it is expected that a subsequent story DLC named "SOLA Festival" will be released in 2024.

While the exact details of the "House" expansion for Dead Island 2 have not been confirmed yet, fans already have a good idea of what they can expect from the DLC. The assumptions that can be made about "House" already paint the expansion as a true game changer for Dead Island 2, as its factions and locations offer gameplay that significantly deviates from the main story of the zombie slasher.

Dead Island 2's Haus Expansion: A Deadly and Deranged Faction

It is clear that the "House" expansion of Dead Island 2 will have a dedicated focus on the human element of the game's post-apocalyptic world, with the infected potentially taking a backseat compared to their role in the main story. From the brief official description of "House," it is revealed that players will come into contact with an eccentric billionaire who made extensive survival preparations long before the world's collapse. This currently unnamed individual could potentially be a temporary ally during the narrative of "House."

This alliance can be assumed due to the additional presence of a "techno-death cult" in "House," which is a completely new faction that will be at the center of the DLC. The description implies to fans that this cult is defined by excess and violence, making them a ruthless and hostile group that will play a significant antagonistic role in the first expansion of Dead Island 2. These themes align well with the bombastic humor and gameplay of the base game of Dead Island 2, but "House" will still offer a variety of unique twists.

Interestingly, the faction in "House" will be the first human enemies depicted in Dead Island 2, representing a complete shift in how players will approach combat compared to the usual infected enemies. This faction will likely prey on the survivors of Dead Island 2, with the name of the expansion possibly hinting at the extent to which players will have to go to put an end to their terror and destruction.

Since "Haus" is the German word for "house," it is highly likely that the DLC will eventually force the player to infiltrate the faction's hideout. From the description of the group, it can be expected that their headquarters will be a neon-lit labyrinth with pounding music, and the player will have to navigate through unpredictable rooms to ultimately eliminate the faction. The emphasis on excess and violence within the gang recalls similar themes to Rapture in BioShock, giving an idea of the type of themes and gameplay sequences that players can expect.

The excitement surrounding the "House" DLC of Dead Island 2 is steadily growing as players exhaust the main story and the release date draws closer. It is likely that more concrete details about the expansion will be announced in the near future. Despite the relative secrecy surrounding the DLC, the name of the expansion and its brief accompanying description set the stage perfectly for the ambitious new faction and the type of locations that players can expect.

Dead Island 2 is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.