Dead Island: Definitive Edition Includes 3 Games, Launching in May

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Dead Island: Definitive Edition is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on May 31st, reckons retailer Best Buy.​

The listing states that collection contains (presumably visually enhanced) versions of Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide, as well as a “brand new standalone 16-bit game” called Dead Island: Retro Revenge.​

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen mention of Dead Island: Definitive Edition from a retailer. Back in July last year, listings temporarily popped up for the collection on South African retailer Loot. It's also been rated by the Australian and Brazillian ratings boards.​

This is the first time that the contents of the edition have been revealed, however.​

Dead Island: Definitive Edition is listed at $39.99 and set for a May 31st release. Deep Silver has yet to make a public announcement.​

[Update]
Dead Island: Definitive Edition (SRP: $39.99/€39.99/£29.99) has been officially confirmed by Deep Silver, along with the May 31st release date and confirmation that both Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide will receive standalone releases ($19.99/€19.99/£14.99) on the same date.
Here's some bullet-points:

• Higher Quality Textures

Game textures have been redone in a higher resolution and the level of quality has been improved across the board

• Photorealistic new lighting system

The lighting system in the game has been vastly improved, providing a much more realistic look, enhancing the stunning tropical setting

• Physically based shading

The introduction of new physically based shading techniques due to the latest iteration of the Chrome Engine means a higher quality look to the game models and objects as they react in a more realistic way to various lighting conditions

• Image quality enhancements via anti-aliasing

The addition of more sophisticated anti-aliasing means that console players can now experience Dead Island without unsightly “jaggies“ – meaning a much cleaner look throughout

• Improved-quality game models and geometry assets

All major geometry assets (for example: NPCs and character models) highlight a marked quality increase

• HBAO and motion blur effects

The introduction of Horizon-based Ambient Occlusion adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the world
Through a better implementation of object shadows, while the all-new motion blur effects will provide a much more cinematic feel to the game experience.

• Updated game UI

Providing a more consistent look between both Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide. Increase to equal quality level for seamless game experience.

• The Current-gen Console Experience

The Dead Island Redux Collection will also of course take advantage of the latest console features such as Online 4 Player Co-op, PS Vita Remote-Play (PS4), Share-Play (PS4), streaming and recording

• Power Fists Power-up

And last but not least, The fan favourite unofficial PC mod will also now be added to both products. Punch your way through the mayhem with craziest power-up ever!
But wait there’s more! Added into the mix of flesh-eating zombie chaos is a brand new side-scrolling/endless runner action game Dead Island Retro Revenge!

• Retro look meets melee-based combat
• Featuring leaderboards, achievements and plenty of depth
• Game mechanics include power-ups, super attacks and a combo system