After what seems like an eternity in development, Dead Island 2 will finally release on April 21, 2023. It will be available on PC through Epic Games, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. With pre-orders available, let’s have a look at what’s included in each edition, as well as the pre-purchase bonuses fans can get their hands on.
It’s worth noting that fans can receive the “Tricksters’ Smile Knife” weapon by signing up for the Dead Island 2 newsletter over on the game’s official website, and following the instructions about three-quarters down the page.
Dead Island 2 Official Gameplay Trailer
Dead Island 2 will put you in a not-so-bright L.A. with a host of new and improved characters, such as Bruno. Countless zombies are in dire need of a new haircut, and you’ll have plenty of different tools to make the infected into a splat on the ground.
Dead Island 2 Pre-order Bonus
While Dead Island 2 has a total of five different editions to choose from, luckily pre-ordering isn’t that complicated. There is only one pre-order bonus across all platforms and that is the Memories of Banoi Pack. The Memories of Banoi Pack includes:
- Banoi War Club
- Memories of Banoi Baseball Bat
- Weapon Perk — Balanced
- Personal Space Skill Card
Dead Island 2 Pre-Order Physical Release Bonuses
Depending on your chosen platform and location, some editions of Dead Island 2 might not be available. Remember to double-check before making any purchase.
Day One Edition
The Day One Edition of Dead Island 2 costs $69.99.
Pulp Edition
The Pulp Edition of Dead Island 2 costs $69.99 and includes the Pulp Weapons Pack.
HELL-A Edition
The HELL-A Edition of Dead Island 2 costs $99.99 and includes the following bonuses:
- Steelbook
- Season expansion pass
- Venice Beach travel map
- 6 slayer Tarot Cards
- 2 pin badges
- 1 cloth patch
- 1 bonus weapons pack
- 2 additional DLC packs
- Memories of Banoi Pack
These are the retailers you can pre-order the Day One, Pulp , and HELL-A physical editions from the following retailers
Dead Island 2 Digital Release Bonuses
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition of Dead Island 2 costs $69.99.
- Pre-Order Bonus: Memories of Banoi Pack
Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition of Dead Island 2 costs $74.99.
- Memories of Banoi Pack
- Golden Weapons Pack
- Character Pack 1 & 2
Gold Edition
The Gold Edition of Dead Island 2 costs $89.99.
- Memories of Banoi Pack
- Pulp Weapons Pack
- Golden Weapons Pack
- Character Pack 1 & 2
- Expansion Pass
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You can get the digital editions from here:
And there you have it. After waiting for this long, Dead Island 2 will finally arrive in April. There’s a different edition for everyone and their grandma, be sure to choose the one that suits your wants and budget. Dead Island 2 will release on PlayStation and Xbox platforms alongside PC on April 21, 2023. Keep an eye on GameSkinny for more Dead Island 2 coverage.
