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Dead Island Collection for PS4, Xbox One comes with 16-bit side-scroller [UPDATE]

A Definitive Edition for Dead Island will be released in May and it comes with a stand-alone 16-bit side-scrolling runner game set within the universe.

Cover image for YouTube video

The collection was outed early by Best Buy, but Deep Silver has now confirmed the release for May 31. It will also be released on PC.

Some screenshots were also released, and one gives you a look at side-scroller Dead Island: Retro Revenge.

The original story follows below.

Original Story

Listed for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Dead Island: Definitive Collection contains definitive versions of both Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide along with Dead Island: Retro Revenge.

Dead Island: Retro Revenge is described as a "brand new stand-alone 16-bit game" based upon classic games of the past. It was outed by the AU Classification system earlier this year as well as the Brazil advisory Rating Board.

The collection is available for pre-order for $39.99 and set for a May 31 release.

Thanks, Gematsu.

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