Exactly a year since its successful 2023 release, Dead Island 2 is gearing up for its long-awaited arrival on Steam this month, set for April 22. This announcement follows closely on the heels of Dead Island 2 unveiling details about its next story DLC, SoLA, a vibrant journey through a music festival in southern LA, scheduled for April 17.
Dead Island 2 offers players the exciting opportunity to craft a variety of weapons imbued with elemental powers, perfect for battling endless waves of zombies in a first-person shooter setting. Transporting players to iconic Los Angeles locales such as Bel-Air, Venice Beach, Hollywood Boulevard, and Santa Monica Pier, the game's diverse environments set the stage for its thrilling, gory zombie-slaying action. With special abilities like Numen skills that temporarily transform players into formidable feral zombies, Dead Island 2 stands out as a top-notch zombie-killing experience in recent gaming history.
Initially an exclusive title on the Epic Game Store for PC players, Dead Island 2 kept Steam users eagerly waiting for an entire additional year. Finally, on April 22, Steam gamers will have the chance to delve into the full Dead Island 2 experience. Enthusiasts can already add Dead Island 2 to their wishlists, selecting from three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Gold.
Release Date on Steam
- April 22
On Steam, fans can also grab the first story DLC, Haus, and take advantage of the Expansion Pass to access savings on both Haus and the forthcoming SoLA DLC, expected to launch shortly. While the DLC's release just before the Steam launch may disappoint some players, diving into SoLA might require progressing through a significant portion of the main game first. Having already amassed millions of copies sold across Xbox, PlayStation, and Epic platforms last year, Dead Island 2 is poised to attract a fresh wave of zombie hunters to the streets of LA with its Steam debut.
Following years of uncertainty surrounding Dead Island 2's tumultuous development, the game saw triumph upon its release last year and continues to captivate players with new content and story expansions. As the SoLA DLC arrives on April 17 and Dead Island 2 lands on Steam on April 22, it's shaping up to be a monumental month for both the game and its dedicated fan base. With this ongoing success, one can only hope for more DLCs or even the possibility of a future installment like Dead Island 3.