Dead Island will give players the opportunity to play as four survivors in the game.

Today Deep Silver has revealed one of those characters as Logan who is a fallen sports star.

A former football star, spoiled by life and successful in
every possible way, Logans ego finally put an end to his bright
future. Taking part in a reckless street race with tragic consequences,
Logan not only killed a young woman his unfortunate passenger; he also
fractured his knee, putting an end to his sports career. His fall from
stardom inevitably followed and he plunged swiftly into a life of
bitterness and despair. In an attempt to get away from the demons
hunting him, he gladly takes the chance to experience the beauties and
wonders of Banoi.

Soon enough though the getaway he was dreaming about turns into a real life nightmare

Dead Island is scheduled to release September 6th on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.