Dead Island Riptide is now officially going to arrive to the US on April 2013 (April 26 in other territories), as confirmed by Deep Silver. This addition to the game is going to bring a brand new character, more skills, multiplayer features and so on.

Also, the publisher also revealed that there are two editions of the game:

• Pre-order Edition: This version of Dead Island Riptide will include an exclusive pack of weapon mods that allows even more, manifold ways to dispose of the ghastly zombie hordes on Palanai island.
• Special Retailers Edition: In addition to the weapon mods this version will contain an alternate character skin not obtainable anywhere else! The Special Edition of Dead Island Riptide will only be available at selected retail partners. Details about the retail partners per territory offering the Special Edition will be announced soon. The Special Retailers Edition will also feature an alternative packshot.