Will Dead Island 2 Release On Xbox?

Mark your calendars! The release date of Dead Island 2, Dambuster Studios' highly anticipated zombie hack-and-slash game, is fast approaching and promises to be an action-packed adventure with its realistic FLESH melee combat system and range of unique playable characters called Slayers. But the big question on everyone's mind is: Will Dead Island 2 be on Xbox? But fear not, my zombie-slaying friend, because we have the answer! This article will provide all the details about Dead Island 2's release, including its availability on both the old-gen Xbox One and current-gen Series X|S platforms.

Will Dead Island 2 Be On Xbox One & Series X|S?

Yes! Dead Island 2 will be available to purchase for Xbox on 21 April 2023. Specifically, the game will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. This means that players on both generations of consoles can enjoy battling hordes of undead creatures as they explore the dark, twisted version of Los Angeles, known as "HELL-A."

To put the cherry on top, you don't have to wait until late April to buy it, either! Dead Island 2 is currently available to pre-order on the Microsoft Store. Here are all the release editions of Dead Island 2 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles, including all the pre-order perks:

Standard Edition ($69.99+)

• Base game
• Pre-order bonus: Memories of Banoi Pack

Deluxe Edition ($74.99+)

• Base game
• Pre-Order Bonus: Memories of Banoi Pack
• Bonus Content: Golden Weapons Pack
• Bonus Content: Character Pack 1 & 2

Gold Edition ($89.99+)

• Base game
• Pre-Order Bonus: Memories of Banoi Pack
• Bonus Content: Pulp Weapons Pack
• Bonus Content: Golden Weapons Pack
• Bonus Content: Character Pack 1 & 2
• Expansion Pass

Dead Island 2 offers an immersive and versatile gaming experience in either online co-op mode with 2-3 players or a single-player mode. In addition, the game supports 4K Ultra HD visuals and HDR10, offering stunning graphics and a vivid color palette. With optimized Xbox Series X|S gameplay, players can experience seamless and fast-paced action at 60 fps+ with spatial sound for an immersive audio experience, with support for Xbox Live Cross-Gen Multiplayer, Smart Delivery, Xbox achievements, and loads more.

About Dead Island 2

According to the game's official website, "Dead Island 2 is a unique formula of horror, dark humor, and over-the-top zombie-slaying, spanning an epic pulp adventure. This thrilling First-Person Action RPG takes players across a brand-new playground – a hellish vision of LA (or HELL-A, as we like to call it). Dead Island 2 is stylish, vibrant, and flooded with zombie infection. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer!"

For a more detailed look at the game, check out the official Dead Island 2 Extended Gameplay trailer below (you won't regret it)!