He’s covered wars, you know - and now he’s back.
During theMicrosoft E3 Press Presentation, the company has now officially revealedDead Rising 4, which features the return of original protagonist Frank West. The photojournalist first duked it out in a small Colorado shopping mall, and it seems he’s now made a return to action in a larger town-based setting. As the official trailer below shows, West is no stranger to killing zombies, and seems to be making a holiday decoration out of zombie remains so that he can send a flame-filled selfie to his friends.
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The game was actually leaked yesterdayin the form of several new screenshots, which showcased Frank wreaking havoc on the zombie horde with several unique weapons, which ranged from the classic chainsaw to what appeared to be a ripped out pole with a large concrete portion intact. For those wondering how Frank could lift such a thing, he was wearing an exo-suit, which may be a poke at recentCall of Dutytitles.
The game evidently takes place during the holiday season, which coincides with its actual release date of late 2016. The game encourages players to “let the slay ride begin,” and we’re certain that the exaggerated trademarkDead Risingweapon crafting and crazy gameplay will make a return, along with theco-op mode whichDead Rising 3introduced. There’s no word yet on if co-op will also support cross-play, seeing as the game will release for both Xbox One and Windows 10.
The trailer mostly sticks to the confines of what appears to be a shopping mall, which may be the same locale Frank fought his way through in the franchise’s first title. It also shows him driving around outside in a jeep catapulting zombies, so we imagine the series will continue to give more room to roam than the first game provided - though the confirmed inclusion of a shopping mall means plenty of goodies are to be found in an enclosed space.
Dead Rising 3was a launch day title for the Xbox One, and Capcom is evidently keen to continue its strong partnership with Microsoft. We will keep you posted as more news for the game is released by the studio.
Dead Rising 4will release this holiday season for Xbox One and Windows 10.
