Dead Island 2 Update 1.000.010 Crawls Out for Patch 6 This October 22
Dambuster is not only releasing the Ultimate Edition of Dead Island 2 today, but the studio has also pushed out Dead Island 2 update 1.000.010, which the studio calls “Patch 6.” For today’s update for the zombie game, players can expect a new game mode and New Game Plus!! Read on for details on Neighborhood Watch and more below.
Dead Island 2 Update 1.000.010 Patch Notes:
The patch notes for today’s update is part of an FAQ for the Ultimate Edition.
What’s in Patch 6
Patch 6 is free for everyone who owns Dead Island 2 base game. Patch 6 includes a list of bugfixes’ and two brand new game modes: Neighborhood Watch and New Game Plus
New Game +
11. What’s New Game Plus?
A special mode where players can take their existing character progression from a completed save and do a more challenging playthrough with new unique rewards.
12. How do I start NG+?
· After completing the story, a pop-up will let you know NG+ is unlocked.
· Head to the Main Menu -> Slayers, and export your character to NG+, which now has its own tab in the menu.
· Pro tip: We recommend being at least level 30 before taking the plunge.
13. Can I access the save before NG+?
Yes, exporting your Slayer to NG+ creates a separate save. Your original save remains unaltered and can be accessed from the Slayer menu for further exploration or co-op play.
14. Will I keep my equipment?
The save file carries over your Slayer’s level, Skill Cards, and Inventory. Note that keys, journals and weapons left in the Storage Locker are not carried over.
15. Can I play co-op NG+?
NG+ and Standard mode are separate. Meaning a NG+ friend cannot join a friend’s session if that friend is still in standard mode. And vice versa, but the NG+ person can swap back to their standard save to join / help their friend. To play in NG+ both players will need to be in NG+ and the person that is ahead progression wise, needs to join the person that is behind.
16. Can you switch characters in NG+?
No, you use the character that has completed the game and unlocked NG+ . If you want to play NG+ with the other characters, then you need to complete the standard game with those characters too.
17. Can I export the same original save twice?
No, you can only export the original save once. If you attempt to export it again, it will overwrite the existing NG+ slot for that character.
Neighborhood Watch
18. What is Neighborhood Watch?
Neighborhood Watch (NHW) is a 3 players co-op game mode that offers a unique mix of roguelike, defend the shelter and horde mechanics, within the gameplay of DI2.
19. How to start NHW?
NHW is available from the Main Menu
20. Can I play NHW solo?
Yes, you can play NHW in both solo and co-op modes (with friends or randoms). Please note, that playing in solo will be more challenging.
21. Do I need to finish the main game to play NHW?
No, NHW mode is available right from the start.
22. Is there level/game progress limitation for NHW matchmaking?
No, there are no restrictions based on game progression for NHW matchmaking.
23. Can I join a game of NHW already in progress?
No, you can only join a session from the lobby before it starts.
24. Can my team include two or three of the same Bobcat?
Yes.
Known issue regarding NHW and NG+
– If the host of an NHW session has an active NG+ save, the session will be as difficult as NG+, making it very challenging. The host needs to re-select their standard save before hosting NHW to fix this. Don’t worry—it won’t affect your NG+ run, and you can switch back to your NG+ save at any time.
– For mission objectives where you must kill a certain amount of zombies/need to hold out for a certain amount of time, it can happen that the objective does not seem to progress. The reason is that you probably missed a mission relevant zombie. To progress, search the nearby area for any zombie hiding and kill them.
Given there are issues with New Game+, expect another patch for Dead Island 2 to be released in the future.
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