The story follows four "heroes" (Sam B, Xian Mei, Logan Carter, and Purna) who wake up after a high-profile party to find the overrun by a zombie outbreak. They discover they are uniquely immune to the infection and must lead other survivors to safety while trying to find a way off the island. Deep Lore & Plot Layers
The outbreak was not accidental but orchestrated by a group known as The Consortium to test a bioweapon. Dead Island Game of The Year Edition [Jtag/RGH]
Throughout the game, a voice on the radio claiming to be Colonel Ryder White guides the heroes. However, they are actually being manipulated by a prisoner named Charon , who wants to steal a prototype vaccine for himself. The story follows four "heroes" (Sam B, Xian
After fighting through the resort, city, and jungle, the survivors reach a prison. A final confrontation with the real Ryder White (who was being blackmailed by Charon) ends in a tragic transformation and his eventual death, before the survivors escape via helicopter. GOTY Edition "Deep Story" Additions Throughout the game, a voice on the radio
The GOTY version adds significant narrative depth through included DLC: Does Dead Island Hold Up 9 Years Later?