Dead Island: Definitive Edition Includes 3 Games, Launching in May [Updated]

Dead Island: Definitive Edition is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on May 31st, reckons retailer Best Buy.

The listing states that collection contains (presumably visually enhanced) versions of Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide, as well as a “brand new standalone 16-bit game” called Dead Island: Retro Revenge.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen mention of Dead Island: Definitive Edition from a retailer. Back in July last year, listings temporarily popped up for the collection on South African retailer Loot. It's also been rated by the Australian and Brazillian ratings boards.

This is the first time that the contents of the edition have been revealed, however.

Dead Island: Definitive Edition is listed at $39.99 and set for a May 31st release. Deep Silver has yet to make a public announcement.

[Update]

Dead Island: Definitive Edition (SRP: $39.99/€39.99/£29.99) has been officially confirmed by Deep Silver, along with the May 31st release date and confirmation that both Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide will receive standalone releases ($19.99/€19.99/£14.99) on the same date. 

Here's some bullet-points:

• Higher Quality Textures 

Game textures have been redone in a higher resolution and the level of quality has been improved across the board 

• Photorealistic new lighting system

The lighting system in the game has been vastly improved, providing a much more realistic look, enhancing the stunning tropical setting 

• Physically based shading 

The introduction of new physically based shading techniques due to the latest iteration of the Chrome Engine means a higher quality look to the game models and objects as they react in a more realistic way to various lighting conditions 

• Image quality enhancements via anti-aliasing 

The addition of more sophisticated anti-aliasing means that console players can now experience Dead Island without unsightly “jaggies“ – meaning a much cleaner look throughout

• Improved-quality game models and geometry assets

All major geometry assets (for example: NPCs and character models) highlight a marked quality increase

• HBAO and motion blur effects

The introduction of Horizon-based Ambient Occlusion  adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the world

Through a better implementation of object shadows, while the all-new motion blur effects will provide a much more cinematic feel to the game experience.

• Updated game UI

Providing a more consistent look between both Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide. Increase to equal quality level for seamless game experience.

• The Current-gen Console Experience

The Dead Island Redux Collection will also of course take advantage of the latest console features such as Online 4 Player Co-op, PS Vita Remote-Play (PS4), Share-Play (PS4), streaming and recording

• Power Fists Power-up

And last but not least, The fan favourite unofficial PC mod will also now be added to both products. Punch your way through the mayhem with craziest power-up ever!

But wait there’s more! Added into the mix of flesh-eating zombie chaos is a brand new side-scrolling/endless runner action game Dead Island Retro Revenge! 

• Retro look meets melee-based combat
• Featuring leaderboards, achievements and plenty of depth
• Game mechanics include power-ups, super attacks and a combo system