Deep Silver has announced the official release date of Dead Island: Riptide alongside details of two special editions of the game.

The game is set to be released April 23, 2013 in the U.S. and April 26, 2013 in Europe for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Two versions of the game will be available to pre-order between now and the game’s release date, the standard edition and the Special Retailers Edition. Details on both versions can be found below:

• 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.