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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Apr 21, 2023 |
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| Facepunch Studios | Dambuster Studios |
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| Facepunch Studios | Deep Silver |
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| Survival, Sandbox, Multiplayer, PvP, Action | Action RPG, Survival Horror, First-Person Melee Combat, Zombie |
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| Unity | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| M (Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
| Avg. User Rating | |
| 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $39.99 | $59.99 |
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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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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 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). |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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| settings_applications System Requirements | |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for a consistent 60 FPS in typical gameplay.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU. Strong single-core performance is key. 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 very large performance gap here; an RTX 3060 is a much stronger recommendation. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p high-refresh-rate experience, especially with DLSS. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended and is highly advised for smoother gameplay. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier to ensure fast loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 570 Series laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 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 (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) |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Framerate can be highly variable depending on server population and base complexity.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. CPU (Laptop): The official minimum specs already list mobile-class CPUs, indicating these are the baseline. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. This is an entry-level card, making the game accessible but visually compromised. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX 3050 or better is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and access to DLSS. RAM: 10GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, an unusual amount that suggests 8GB may struggle. Storage: An HDD is technically sufficient for the minimum spec, but an SSD is strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8250U or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD 500 Series laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB), RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 10 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD | — |
| 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) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for high refresh rate gameplay. Upscaling (DLSS Quality) is recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU with high single-thread performance and/or 3D V-Cache is crucial to avoid bottlenecks at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent high-refresh-rate 1440p experience in a CPU-bound game like Rust. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of a strong 1440p/60FPS experience, especially with DLSS. A future RTX 5060 would likely be very well-suited for this tier. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 or RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5060 Ti Laptop would offer an even better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the minimum for smooth 1440p gaming; 32GB can help reduce stutters in extremely demanding situations. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13650HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Ti Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 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 settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS or higher. Upscaling (DLSS Performance) is highly recommended.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU with the best possible single-core speed is recommended to minimize CPU bottlenecks at 4K. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for the most stable 4K experience possible. GPU: High-end 40-series desktop GPUs are needed for a chance at a stable 4K/60FPS experience, especially when using DLSS. A future RTX 5080 would be a much better target. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, but users should still expect to rely on upscaling for a consistent 60 FPS. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM is highly recommended to provide sufficient headroom and minimize stuttering at 4K. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 40 GB available space (SSD Highly Recommended) Note: The game requires 40 GB of storage space. An SSD is strongly recommended by the developers to significantly reduce the notoriously long loading times and to prevent in-game stuttering. 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 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is fully supported. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required. |
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| Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game runs on the Unity engine, which primarily utilizes the DX11 API for this title. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. |
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