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Dead Island 2: Release date, platforms, setting, multiplayer coop, trailers, more

Here’s everything you need to know about Dead Island 2, including the release date, trailers, gameplay details, and more.

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Dead Island 2 is one of 2023’s most anticipated games, bringing back the hectic zombie-filled gameplay of the original, here’s everything you need to know.

2023 has been filled with great video game releases including Hogwarts Legacy, Atomic Heart, and even Sons of the Forest.

The year isn’t stopping there though, as we’ve still got one of the most iconic zombie franchises returning in Dead Island 2. The original was released over a decade ago, but publisher Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have been working hard to bring the sequel to life.

If you’re a fan of the original, or you just love zombie games with an emphasis on hectic gameplay, Dead Island 2 could be right up your street, so here’s all of the information you need to know including the release date.

Dead Island 2 release date

Dead Island 2 is officially launching on April 21, 2023, a week earlier than the second release date revealed after the announced delay. The game was originally set for February, but the developers decided to postpone the release so that they could have more time to work on the game.

This is the current date the game will launch, but if anything changes and any further delays are announced, we’ll be sure to update this section.

Dead Island 2 platforms

The iconic sequel Dead Island 2 will be available on all PlayStation and Xbox platforms, and the Epic Games store for PC.

Will Dead Island 2 be available on PS4 & Xbox One?

Dead Island 2 will officially arrive on both generations of consoles, meaning those on PS4 and Xbox One can also enjoy the title once it launches on April 21, 2023.

Dead Island 2 setting & open world

Set a few months after the first game’s events, Dead Island 2 takes place in an open-world Los Angeles, which is under full quarantine restriction due to a new and stronger zombie outbreak.

California is completely overrun with zombies, and players will have the freedom to roam around as they wish, killing zombies with guns and melee weapons, completing missions, discovering secrets, and more.

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Dead Island 2 will be set in a zombie-infested California.

Does Dead Island 2 have multiplayer coop?

Dead Island 2 will feature multiplayer coop just like the original. This means that you and your friends can group up and play the game’s story mode together. It’s not confirmed how many players will be able to group up, but as there are six playable characters with unique playstyles, it would make sense if it was a maximum of 6.

Currently, it’s not clear if there are more multiplayer modes than coop campaign, but it’s possible more could be added either at launch or in a future update.

There is currently no news regarding crossplay, so it’s unclear if players on different systems will be able to enjoy the game together.

Dead Island 2 all characters: Meet the Slayers

Deep Silver’s Dead Island 2 will feature six playable characters all with unique personalities, playstyles, strengths, and weaknesses.

Here are all six of the playable characters:

  • Amy
  • Bruno
  • Carla
  • Dani
  • Jacob
  • Ryan

Dead Island 2 trailers

It’s important to note that these trailers are age-restricted so you will have to watch them on YouTube.

Here is the initial announcement trailer, which shocked fans of the original across the world who had been anticipating Dead Island 2 for so many years.

Deep Silver then treated us to a gameplay reveal trailer, showing off the updated combat and more.

The extended gameplay trailer is the latest to be released, and it takes players through a mission while playing as Dani.

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Image Credits: Deep Silver

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