Deep Silver and Stunlock Studios today announced the beginning of open beta testing for the highly anticipated free-to-play action MMO, Dead Island: Epidemic. Accompanying the launch of the open beta client on Steam, Dead Island: Epidemic has been treated to a massive content update including new PvE modes, an overhaul to the progression & crafting systems, new passive skills and a newly designed loot system.
The new PvE mode, Crossroads, adds further depth to the PvE elements with higher replay value, dynamic changes and a more streamlined skill requirement so that both beginners and experienced players can enjoy a mode without the competitive pressures of PvP.
The newly improved Progression System has seen the removal of individual levels for each character, replacing it with a global level that applies to all characters on one account and unlocking the rewards accordingly.
Character weapon expertise has also been removed in favor of a new system that sees each character given a unique passive ability and smarter loot drops provide more guaranteed quality levels of loot without the excessive randomness of the previous system.
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Source: Press Release