Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG) • Hack and slash/Beat 'em up • Adventure
2023

Dead Island 2 is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG)/Hack and slash/Beat 'em up/Adventure game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on April 21, 2023.

Developed by Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver.

Release Date: 04/22/2023

Released
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Story

Dead Island 2 is a survival horror first-person shooter set in a zombie apocalypse in Los Angeles. Players explore an open world, gathering resources, interacting with survivors, and battling swarms of zombies in fast-paced combat. Set fifteen years after the events of Dead Island: Riptide, the game features a new cast of characters and narrative, while maintaining the series’ signature blend of brutal melee action and immersive environments.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5MacXbox One

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Developer

  • Deep Silver Dambuster Studios

Publisher

  • Deep Silver

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 8 players

Ratings & Reviews

74%
Critic Score
6 reviews
69%
User Score
102 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionHorrorSurvivalComedyOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

zombiespost-apocalypticcraftingfemale protagonistmultiple protagonistsgoreundeadmelee

Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine 4

Release Information

Primary Release Date

April 21, 2023

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

April 21, 2023
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

April 21, 2023
Worldwide

Xbox One

April 21, 2023
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

April 21, 2023
Worldwide

PlayStation 5

April 21, 2023
Worldwide

Mac

Date TBA
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Dead Island 2 on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Dead Island 2, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dead Island 2