Dead Island 2

Platforms

PC
PS4
Xbox One

Initial release April 28, 2023

Genres

Action Adventure
Hack & Slash
RPG
Shooter

Publishers

Deep Silver

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Dead Island 2 Spotlight

IS THIS LOS? Dead Island 2 review: a HELL-A zany take on the co-op zombie shooter

Drop the poker face, because Dead Island 2 is here, showing the co-op zombie-slaughtering genre how it's done in 2023.

Kelsey Raynor

1 year ago

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ONE BECOMES THREE After laying off over 1000 people, Embracer Group makes itself some friends by splitting into three companies

Hopefully this is the beginning of the end for layoffs at the company.

Oisin Kuhnke

6 months ago
Dead Island 2 tips, tricks, and guides for getting around HELL-A

Cruise around HELL-A with ease using these tips.

Kelsey Raynor

1 year ago
Where to find the Goat Pen Master Key in Dead Island 2

You've two options: breaking and entering, or violence.

Kelsey Raynor

1 year ago

Dead Island 2 Feed

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ONE BECOMES THREE | After laying off over 1000 people, Embracer Group makes itself some friends by splitting into three companies

Hopefully this is the beginning of the end for layoffs at the company.

April 22, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

News

BEWARE THE BEAT | Dead Island 2’s second DLC takes you to a Californian music festival turned gore-splattered rave

Similar to a GWAR concert on overdrive, you'll find the mosh pits awash with blood and body parts.

March 22, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

ZOMB-EEE, LOOK HERE | Surprise, Dead Island 2 has quietly landed on Xbox Game Pass

Just in case there wasn’t enough Xbox news this week.

Feb. 22, 2024 Mark Warren

2 comments

News

BACK TO "PARADISE" | Gear up for Dead Island 2's Steam debut with a free copy of Dead Island: Riptide - Definitive Edition

Relive the outbreak on Palanai before braving LA.

Feb. 13, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

LOOKING BACK | The developers of Skate, Dead Island 2, and more look back at 2023

As the year ends tonight, we hear from various devs from throughout the industry on how the year has gone.

Dec. 31, 2023 Connor Makar

Article

B-COME AS YOU ARE | Forget triple-A GOTYs, 2023 was year of the ‘B game’

2023 is the year B games became comfortable being themselves, and confident enough that there’s an audience who wanted just that.

Dec. 31, 2023 Sherif Saed

5 comments

News

A CULT IN LA | Haus is the first story expansion for Dead Island 2 and it's set for a November release

Centers around a billionaire's secret techno-death cult.

Oct. 12, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Guide

Dead Island 2 tips, tricks, and guides for getting around HELL-A

Cruise around HELL-A with ease using these tips.

April 25, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

Where to find the Goat Pen Master Key in Dead Island 2

You've two options: breaking and entering, or violence.

April 25, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

Where to find Curtis’ Safe Key in Dead Island 2

What is living legend, Curtis Sinclair, hiding in his safe?

April 25, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

News

HELL-NAH | Dead Island 2's character packs are not pre-order bonuses [Update]

Dead Island 2's pre-order bonuses are here, but the more meaty bonuses won't be here for a while.

April 25, 2023 Sherif Saed

1 comment

The player sends a zombie flying through a window using a kick in Dead Island 2

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HELL-A MONEY | Against all odds, Dead Island 2 is a hit

After changing hands twice, and emerging from development hell, Dead Island 2 managed to sell over a million copies in three days.

April 25, 2023 Sherif Saed

1 comment

News

NEW GAMES | Dead Island 2, Dark Pictures Anthology, more now available through GeForce Now

Nvidia is also offering a limited time discount on GeForce Now.

April 21, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Guide

Dead Island 2 Flushed quest: How to solve the Sewer vat puzzles

Get out of the sewers and back in sunny HELL-A as soon as possible with this guide.

April 21, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

How to find Dr Reed’s lab and disable the maglock in Dead Island 2

Dr. Reed has a few secrets under wraps in a secret lab somewhere in HELL-A.

April 21, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

Best cards in Dead Island 2's Skill Deck and how to use them

Collect cards and combine them to make yourself one powerful zombie-slayer.

April 21, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

How to repair and upgrade weapons in Dead Island 2

Here's exactly how to get the most out of your arsenal.

April 21, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

Dead Island 2 multiplayer: How to play co-op and what progress carries over?

Here’s everything you need to know about multiplayer in Dead Island 2, including details on cross-play, progression, and more.

April 21, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

The player looks at Ricky in his home in Dead Island 2

News

HELL-A HOLIDAY | Dead Island 2 release times for all regions

Here’s when you can expect to jump into the zombie-slaying fun in your region.

April 20, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Review

IS THIS LOS? | Dead Island 2 review: a HELL-A zany take on the co-op zombie shooter

Drop the poker face, because Dead Island 2 is here, showing the co-op zombie-slaughtering genre how it's done in 2023.

April 18, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

5 comments

News

NO ROOM IN HELL | Dead Island 2’s PC specs have been revealed

Can your PC handle getting hot in HELL-A?

April 13, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

News

ZOMBICIDAL MANIAC | Dead Island 2’s spoiler-free trophy list has been revealed

The trophy list reveals that co-op is required if you’re planning on going platinum.

April 5, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

1 comment

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CHECK IT OUT | Have a look at the Dead Island 2 opening cinematic

As if LA weren't hell enough, it's now full of gore and zombies.

March 22, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

WELCOME TO HELL-A | Dead Island 2 video offers an extended look at gameplay

Strap in for 14 minutes of walkers, shamblers, runners, and more.

March 2, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

EARLY BIRD | Dead Island 2's release moved forward by one week

We're so used to hearing about delays of late that this is a breath of fresh air.

Feb. 14, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

1 comment

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DEAD ISLAND DECKS | Dead Island 2 will swap out the skill tree for a skill deck

“One of, if not the most exciting addition to the game.”

Jan. 30, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

1 comment

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WELCOME TO HELL-A | Dead Island 2 gameplay shows off plenty of gore, weapons, and zombies

Some new game footage.

Dec. 6, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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HELLA WAITING | Surprise, Dead Island 2 has been delayed again, with a new showcase announced

Nobody could’ve predicted it.

Nov. 17, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

3 comments

Article

COME OUT TO LA | I’m as shocked as you, but Dead Island 2 is one of the best-looking games I’ve played this year

Standing on a beach, looking at the water and the moon and the massing undead… my jaw dropped.

Sept. 28, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

2 comments

Article

If it aint broke | Dead Island 2 developer defends breakable weapons: “Guns have ammo, weapons degrade”

Weapon degradation and durability is a sore topic with some gamers, but Dambuster Studio defends the mechanic and its inclusion Dead Island 2

Sept. 27, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

1 comment

News

It's back baby | Dead Island 2 is back after eight years of silence with two new trailers and a release date

Get ready for a trip to Los Angeles you’ll never forget.

Aug. 23, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

Hell-a | Dead Island 2 has a release date, according to Amazon leaks

The Los Angeles gore-fest could arrive in February.

Aug. 18, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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TEN YEARS GONE | Dead Island 2 might finally release at some point in 2023

Yes, it's still in development.

Feb. 17, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Fans have found a five-year-old build of Dead Island 2, and it's playable

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