There are only a few days left until Dead Island 2's SoLA DLC will officially launch, with high expectations from fans after the not very successful DLC Haus.
Dead Island 2 became one of the biggest surprises last year. After the game was stuck in a long development cycle, it was officially released in 2023. With familiar, exciting violent gameplay, and a new location in Los Angeles, the game brought new feeling.
However, its open ending also leaves countless unanswered questions. Fans have been hoping for answers in expansion packs Haus and SoLA, But the Haus expansion released in November continues to raise even more questions.
SoLA needs to answer lingering questions
Some dialogue between Konradt and the player character in the final events of the plot left a lot of extremely big questions. When the player character says they will choose to stay and search Tisha, Konradt asked again, “Is that the only reason?” This question seems to have a larger implication for the player character.
The fan community has been looking forward to the expansion Haus would have revealed more about the main character's motivations, but that didn't happen. Therefore, the SoLA expansion accidentally lies in a relatively uncomfortable position. It may be a bridge between Dead Island 2 and Dead Island 3, but if the questions remain unanswered, there won't be any road map left for the franchise's future.
Drive the brand forward
The Los Angeles scene has provided some impressive spaces, but SoLA needs to be the final chapter of the housing story HELL-A. This DLC could focus on wrapping up what's been going on, to the franchise Dead Island continue to develop. Staying in Los Angeles for too long can make players feel bored, and SoLA is an opportunity to prepare the setting for Dead Island 3.
Fix errors of DLC Haus
Dead Island 2 was a surprise success, and it would be a shame if this franchise continued to exploit ideas and concepts that stray from the original plot. The Haus expansion brings some bold ideas, leading to more questions. As a result, the player's experience becomes somewhat difficult to fully grasp.
Therefore, the SoLA expansion could keep things simple and bring the main story back into focus. There were high expectations for the DLC SoLA after the reception of DLC Haus, so what fans need is answers, as to the current location of Tishaand the next step in his plan Konradt. The SoLA DLC will be released on April 17.