Dead Island 2 System Requirements: Can Your PC Run This Zombie Paradise?

Zombies teach us that just because something looks dead doesn’t mean it can’t come back. After going dormant for a decade, the Dead Island series returns for more open-world, undead carnage—this time in sunny California. Read on to ensure that this PC game won’t slay your rig as you slay zombies.

Why the Dead Island 2 Hype?

Despite its infamously solemn trailer, the original Dead Island delivered tons of gory, zombie-bashing fun in 2011. The open-world RPG elements brought a novel sense of depth and progression to what could’ve been a mindless experience. The original developers at Techland went on to make Dying Light, a similar series of open-world zombie action games. Dead Island 2 was announced in 2014, but we had to wait until this year for a true follow-up game, as the sequel bounced between developers. This final version comes from Dambuster Studios, makers of Homefront: The Revolution. 

(Credit: Deep Silver)

Where Can I Buy Dead Island 2?

On PC, Dead Island 2 is an Epic Games Store(Opens in a new window) exclusive, at least for now. Starting April 21, you can buy the $59.99 base version, the $64.99 Deluxe Edition with extra character and weapon packs, or the $79.99 Gold Edition that comes with a season pass. The game is also slated for release on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Dead Island 2 Minimum System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10

• CPU: AMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-7700HQ

• Memory: 10GB of RAM

• GPU: AMD Radeon R9 390X (with 8192MB of VRAM) or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (with 6144MB of VRAM)

• DirectX: Version 12

• Available Storage: 70GB

(Credit: Deep Silver)

Dead Island 2 Recommended System Requirements

How Can You Play Dead Island 2?

Dead Island 2 supports controllers, as well as mouse and keyboard on PC. That pairs well with the game’s first-person shooter elements. The game isn’t available on Steam, so we don’t know how well it will run on Steam Deck. Still, with some effort, you can play non-Steam games on Valve’s portable gaming pc.  

Why You Should Game on a PC

Visit PCMag on Steam

If you liked this Dead Island 2 spec breakdown and want more PC gaming coverage, please join the PCMag Steam Curator(Opens in a new window) page. There, you’ll find links to every Steam game we’ve reviewed, as well as in-depth previews of upcoming Steam titles. For more in-depth video game talk, visit PCMag’s Pop-Off YouTube channel(Opens in a new window).