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Killing Floor 3 vs Dead Island 2
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Release Date | |
Jul 24, 2025 | Apr 21, 2023 |
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Tripwire Interactive | Dambuster Studios |
Publisher | |
Tripwire Interactive | Deep Silver |
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First-Person Shooter, Co-op, Survival Horror, Action | Action RPG, Survival Horror, First-Person Melee Combat, Zombie |
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Unreal Engine 5 | Unreal Engine 4 |
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Content Rating | |
M (Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
Avg. User Rating | |
4.5 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$49.99 | $59.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
The classic Perk system returns but has been expanded. Each Specialist (class) has a unique skill tree, allowing for deep customization of abilities and playstyles. A new weapon upgrade system allows players to enhance their favorite guns with new attachments and properties. The in-match economy of earning 'Dosh' to buy better weapons from the Trader pod remains a core part of the gameplay loop. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game features a variety of battlegrounds, from claustrophobic urban environments to sprawling industrial complexes. Maps are designed with the series' signature focus on choke points, verticality, and strategic locations for welding doors and holding out against the horde. The move to Unreal Engine 5 allows for more detailed and destructible environments. |
Dead Island 2 features a semi-open world structure, divided into several distinct, large districts of Los Angeles rather than one single seamless map. These districts unlock progressively and are connected by loading screens. Iconic locations include Bel-Air, Beverly Hills, The Halperin Hotel, Monarch Studios, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Avenue, and Hollywood Boulevard. Each district is densely packed with detail, interiors to explore, and environmental storytelling. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is built around 6-player online co-op. The primary modes are the classic wave-based Survival and the more structured Objective Mode. A new 'Endless Mode' was added in the first post-launch update. |
Features a drop-in/drop-out online cooperative mode for up to 3 players. Players can team up to play through the main story campaign and side quests together. Loot and progression are handled on an individual basis for most items, while quest progression is tied to the host. There are no competitive multiplayer modes. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | Available in Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition (Golden Weapons Pack, Character Pack 1 & 2 - unique costumes/weapons), Gold Edition (Deluxe content + Expansion Pass for two major post-launch story expansions), and HELL-A Edition (physical collector's edition with Gold Edition content, SteelBook, Venice Beach travel map, character pins, patches, weapon pack). |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
N/A | An Expansion Pass is available, promising two major post-launch story expansions: 'Haus' (released October 2023, set in a Malibu techno-death cult billionaire's villa) and 'SoLA' (released April 2024, set during a Californian music festival). Various cosmetic packs and weapon packs have also been released. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Developed on Unreal Engine 4, Dead Island 2 showcases a vibrant and gore-filled depiction of Los Angeles. It features detailed environments, realistic character models, and the proprietary 'FLESH' system, which allows for highly detailed and procedural dismemberment of zombies. The game balances sunny California aesthetics with gruesome horror elements. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | Features a dynamic soundtrack that blends intense action cues with atmospheric horror themes, often with a pulpy, B-movie vibe. Licensed tracks sometimes feature. Sound design emphasizes visceral gore effects (FLESH system), distinct zombie vocalizations, impactful weapon sounds, and the ambient sounds of a ruined Los Angeles. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | First-person HUD displaying health, stamina, Fury mode meter, equipped weapon/curveball, and objective markers. A compass aids navigation. Inventory, skill cards, crafting, and quest logs are accessed via menus. Weapon wheel for quick selection. Health and status effects are also indicated by screen effects. |
Accessibility Options | |
N/A | Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), subtitle and caption customization (size, background, speaker names), options for aim assist, options to change QTEs to holds, colorblind modes, options to reduce camera motion/head bob, and various audio/visual cues. |
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launchView | launchView |
settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (This tier is extrapolated for a high-quality 1080p experience without relying on upscaling as heavily as the official 1440p recommendation.) CPU: The official recommended CPUs are very powerful, suggesting the game is highly CPU-intensive at higher settings. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's processing demands and maintain a stable framerate. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs. There is a notable performance difference between these two cards, with the RX 6750 XT being significantly stronger. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p experience. The RTX 4050 Laptop is a great choice with access to DLSS 3 Frame Generation. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration is strongly advised. Storage: An SSD is officially required for the recommended experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10870H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU. The Intel requirement is quite old, while the AMD one is more recent. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. The GTX 1060 Mobile should provide a comparable experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, a high baseline for a minimum spec. Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB) / GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for lower settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Stronger quad-core or hex-core recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for lower settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM recommended even for minimum. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement (higher than typical for minimum). Storage: HDD absolute minimum, SSD highly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ or AMD FX-9590 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2600H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB) / GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB). **An RTX 3050 Mobile would be a much better starting point for a smoother experience.** layersRAM: 10 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB HDD (SSD Strongly Recommended) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (Estimated 1440p ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, Upscaling potentially needed) (Ultra Preset (FSR Quality/Balanced may be needed)) CPU: CPU for 1440p/60FPS Ultra. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPU. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS Ultra. Upscaling may be beneficial. GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM highly recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM essential, 32GB beneficial for smoother experience. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (8GB) / RTX 4070 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB) / RX 7700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile would be better for consistent 1440p Ultra performance.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Official Recommended (Targets 1440p, Med/High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (Medium to High Preset, 1440p resolution with upscaling, targeting 60 FPS with Lumen GI and Reflections enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU. The powerful Ryzen 7 7700X suggests high CPU demand for 60 FPS targets. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience, especially with Lumen enabled. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a 1440p upscaled experience. The RX 6750 XT is better suited for this target. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4060 or RTX 3070 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would offer an even better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official recommendation for this tier. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-10980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB) / RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultimate (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, Aggressive Upscaling Required) (Ultra Preset, Upscaling (FSR Performance/Ultra Performance)) CPU: Flagship CPU for attempting 4K/60FPS Ultimate. CPU (Laptop): Absolute top-tier laptop CPUs. GPU: Flagship desktop GPU for 4K Ultimate, heavily reliant on upscaling. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPUs, will be pushed to its limits for 4K Ultra. Upscaling mandatory. RAM: 32GB RAM highly recommended for 4K Ultimate. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X/7900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (24GB) / RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even this will require aggressive FSR settings for playable 4K Ultra at ~60FPS. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be needed for a more robust native-like experience. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance) is essential.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU is recommended to support high-framerate 4K gaming and minimize CPU bottlenecks. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: High-end 40-series desktop GPUs are needed for a 4K/60FPS experience, relying heavily on DLSS/FSR Performance mode. A future RTX 5070 would be a better target for high-framerate 4K. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on upscaling technologies. RAM: While 16GB is the official recommendation, 32GB provides more headroom for 4K textures and reduces potential issues. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) / RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 20 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for both minimum and recommended tiers. The relatively small 20GB install size suggests efficient asset packaging. Type: SSD | Spec: 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times and smoother texture streaming. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 for Minimum, Windows 11 for Recommended Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 is officially recommended for the higher spec tier. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it relies on DX12 for its advanced rendering features like Lumen. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. |
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