Who Started the Apocalypse in Dead Island?
The apocalypse in Dead Island was started by a tribe deep within the Banoi jungle who were infected with Kuru, a disease that over time and through research mutated into the Pathogen HK, also known as the zombie virus. This mutation led to a massive outbreak of the virus, turning many of the island’s inhabitants into zombies and starting the apocalypse.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Apocalypse
- What is the origin of the zombies in Dead Island?: The zombies in Dead Island originated from a tribe in the Banoi jungle who were infected with Kuru, which later mutated into the Pathogen HK.
- How did the apocalypse start in Dead Rising?: The apocalypse in Dead Rising started when Carlito Keyes unleashed the Ampulex Compressa Giganteus species on the town in revenge for a similar outbreak in the Central American town of Santa Cabeza.
- Who is immune in Dead Island?: The four immune survivors in Dead Island are Logan Carter, Sam B, Xian Mei, and Purna.
About the Virus
- Where did the Harran virus come from?: The exact origins of the Harran virus are unknown, but a scientist believed it might have come from food sources, while the Mother believed it was an experiment by the military.
- Did Kyle Crane spread the virus?: Yes, Kyle Crane did become an Infected and spread the Harran Virus to the rest of the world.
- Was there a cure for the Harran virus?: Yes, a cure for the Harran virus was found after the events of the first game, but the GRE started working on weaponizing the virus again in secret.
About the Characters
- Who is the villain in Dead Island?: Ryder White is the main antagonist of Dead Island.
- Why is Sam B in Dead Island 2?: Sam B returns to save his ex-girlfriend, Emma Jaunt, who is also housing the slayers and other survivors around Hell-A.
- Who survived Dead Island 1?: The four survivors who are immune to the zombie virus are Sam B, Xian Mei, Purna, and Logan Carter.
About the World
- Is the whole world infected in Dead Island 2?: Yes, every person on the planet is already infected with the Autophage, a ticking bomb embedded into humanity’s DNA that will eventually turn most people into the undead.
- What year does Dead Island take place?: Dead Island takes place in September 2006, and Dead Island 2 takes place a decade later, in 2016.
- What is the origin of the zombies?: Zombies have a distinct lineage that traces back to Equatorial and Central Africa, where a religion known as vodou developed, along with the belief that a person’s soul can be captured and stored, becoming a body-less zombie.
About the Story
- How did Dead Island end?: Ryder White kills his wife and shoots Jin dead, then injects himself with the vaccine, which accelerates and amplifies his mutation, and the survivors eventually kill him and escape Banoi.
- What did Dr. Reed do in Dead Island 2?: Dr. Reed reveals that he was behind the outbreak in Los Angeles, killing millions to save billions, and that the Slayers are “Numen”, not humans, not zombies.
- Will there be a Dead Island 3?: The team has set the stage for an eventual release of Dead Island 3, given how the second game closes out, leaving the story open-ended for a potential sequel.