Overview
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Xbox Live
21st Apr 2023
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Reviews
Review Dead Island 2 (Xbox) - Long-In-Development Sequel Embraces The Absurd
Infected on set
Update (Thu 22nd Feb, 2024): Dead Island 2 is now available on Xbox Game Pass, so we thought we'd republish this review to give you an idea of what it's all about. We've also covered the XGP news separately on Pure Xbox: <related ids="162559"> Original review (Tue 18th Apr, 2023): Emerging from the flames of development hell...
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Dead Island 2 Guides
Guide Dead Island 2: Best Weapons & Upgrades
Some tips for slaying zombies
It's finally time! Dead Island 2 has been a LONG time coming, but it finally releases on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today (April 21st), so why spend more time fiddling around trying to find the best weapons and upgrades? Here, we'll provide a few starter tips for getting to grips with Dead Island 2's combat,...
Guide Dead Island 2: How To Crossplay (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
Can you play together across different systems?
So, Dead Island 2 is here and you're ready to tear up HELL-A in online co-op, but, can you play together across different systems? The crossplay setup is a bit complicated with Dead Island 2 — at least before the dev team's planned patch — so let's break things down. Does Dead Island 2 Support...
Guide Dead Island 2: How To Play Co-Op On Xbox
Online zombie shenanigans
Dead Island 2 is launching on Xbox platforms this week, and the game features an extensive co-op mode for fans to get stuck into. Much like previous games in the series, Dead Island 2’s main campaign is fully playable in online co-op, so here’s how to access online play and start up your own co-op lobby. How To Gain...
Dead Island 2 News
News Dead Island 2 PC Is Your Final Xbox Game Pass Addition For October 2024
Joining the existing console version
We're about to roll into another busy month for Xbox Game Pass in November, but not before October brings one final addition to the service! Today, right in time for Halloween, Dead Island 2's PC version joins the Game Pass library. To be clea
News Dead Island 2 Gets 'Brutal' Horde Mode & New Game Plus On Xbox Game Pass
Back to Hell-A, anyone?
The team behind 2023 zombie romp Dead Island 2 has unveiled a bunch of new content for the title, and some of the biggest additions are available for standard edition players on Xbox Game Pass. Basically, we're getting a major update that brings new content to the base game, while 'Gold Edition' owners are also being...
News Xbox Game Pass's Dead Island 2 'Isn't Over Yet', Vows Developer Dambuster
"We know a lot of you are wondering what's next"
After years and years of development delays, Dead Island 2 finally launched in April 2023 - with an Xbox Game Pass arrival following up last month. It seemed that after this Game Pass drop, and the team's second story DLC release, Dead Island 2's time was up - but that's not going to
News Dead Island 2's First DLC Since Xbox Game Pass Launch Unveiled
Island expansion
Dead Island 2 has proved pretty darn popular on Xbox since it came to the Game Pass library, and hot on the heels of its arrival on the service, the team has unveiled the game's next DLC pack. Dubbed 'SoLA', Dead Island 2's second major expansion is musically-inclined - as players are tasked with exploring a zombie-filled...
News Dead Island 2 Seems To Be Proving Very Popular On Xbox Game Pass
Shootin' up the charts
Dead Island 2 was an absolutely huge Xbox Game Pass surprise when it landed on the service late last month, and it looks like lots of Xbox fans have been playing this one since it first came to the library. As spotted by BenjiSales on Twitter, Deep Silver's Dead
Poll What Do You Think Of Dead Island 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
This week's surprise XGP release
It's been a good week for Xbox Game Pass with five games added to the service, and one of them was a total surprise in the form of Dead Island 2! The game wasn't announced ahead of time, but landed on XGP this past Thursday. So, we know it's early days, but we're interested to hear how you've been getting on with...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 22)
Featuring a massive AAA surprise!
Another Xbox Game Pass update day is upon us, and this one is delivering a lovely surprise! Deep Silver's Dead Island 2 has been shadow dropped into the Game Pass library, having not been announced prior to its arrival. This zombie-slaying adventure lands today alongside two other titles. Here's an introduction to...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 15-18)
Including a massive 2023 release!
Xbox Free Play Days is back for the coming weekend, and it's a big one! Today, Microsoft has unlocked four Xbox games for everyone to enjoy - including major 2023 titles like Dead Island 2 and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2! Here are your four Xbox Free Play Days titles this week: Code Vein Dead Island 2
News Dead Island 2, Saints Row Publisher Confirms Massive Layoffs In 2023
The Saints Row dev has been completely shut down already
For a while now, we've heard several reports and rumours about unfortunate closures at some of Embracer Group's development studios, and a new financial update from the gaming giant has laid bare the scale of these cutbacks. In an official statement from the group, it's been confirmed that...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 31 - November 7)
Featuring a 'Best Rated Games' sale
Xbox's latest set of digital deals is now live, and we have hundreds of discounts to gaze over this week! Headlining the promotions this time out is a 'Best Rated Games' sale, alongside a 'Game Pass Family Time' promo and our usual array of spotlight sales & specials. So, we've picked out some of the top...
Previews
Hands On Dead Island 2 Is A Fleshy Funride Through Infected LA
Hell-a good times
It's safe to say we were somewhat sceptical of Dead Island 2 heading into this hands-on preview. That scepticism wasn't based on what we've seen of the game so far, or on our history with the series (we actually quite liked the first Dead Island), but rather the game's protracted development period. After all - Dead Island 2 was...
About The Game
Dead Island 2 delivers a distinct mix of horror, dark humour and over-the-top action that will leave zombie fans groaning for more. An undeadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning SoCal residents into walking corpses. Infected but mysteriously immune, you must uncover the truth behind the outbreak and who—or what—you are.
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