Dead Island 2 cover

Dead Island 2

Critic score6 critics
First release
Apr 21, 2023
Publisher
Deep Silver
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Shooter · Open world, Action, Horror, Survival, Comedy

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.

Also known as DeadIsland.exe, 死亡之島2

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Storyline
Roughly fifteen years after the original outbreak, a new and far more virulent zombie plague erupts, forcing the US military to seal off the entire city of Los Angeles under a strict quarantine. As the city is locked down, six desperate individuals, later known as Slayers, scramble aboard one of the final evacuation flights out. But when an infected passenger turns mid-flight, the military shoots the plane down over the city. The Slayers narrowly survive the crash, only to be bitten while trying to save other survivors. Making their way to the mansion of actress Emma Jaunt, who reluctantly takes them in despite their infection, the group makes a startling discovery: they are immune to the virus. Now trapped in a zombie-ravaged Los Angeles, the immune Slayers set out to find a way to escape.Read more

Roughly fifteen years after the original outbreak, a new and far more virulent zombie plague erupts, forcing the US military to seal off the entire city of Los Angeles under a strict quarantine. As the city is locked down, six desperate individuals, later known as Slayers, scramble aboard one of the final evacuation flights out. But when an infected passenger turns mid-flight, the military shoots the plane down over the city. The Slayers narrowly survive the crash, only to be bitten while trying to save other survivors. Making their way to the mansion of actress Emma Jaunt, who reluctantly takes them in despite their infection, the group makes a startling discovery: they are immune to the virus. Now trapped in a zombie-ravaged Los Angeles, the immune Slayers set out to find a way to escape.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 21, 2023
PlayStation 4
Apr 21, 2023
Xbox One
Apr 21, 2023
All 6 release dates
PlayStation 5
Apr 21, 2023
Xbox Series X|S
Apr 21, 2023
Mac
Date to be confirmed
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
17h
Main + Extras
25h
Completionist
40h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
zombies, post-apocalyptic, crafting, female protagonist, multiple protagonists
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At a Glance

Critic Score
74
Main Story (IGDB)
17h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
25h
Completionist (IGDB)
40h

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 23,782 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 31 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 31 Oct

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