Dead Island 2: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

It’s been in the works for a looooong time, but Dead Island 2 is finally, actually coming out. It’s set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on April 21. It will come in several editions, and they’re all up for preorder now at all the usual retailers (see it on Amazon). Below, you’ll find a full rundown of what kind of game it is, what comes in each edition, how much it costs, and more. Let’s dive in.

Dead Island 2 HELL-A Edition

PS5

PS4

Xbox

The HELL-A edition comes with the game, plus the following digital and physical items:

• Steelbook case
• Venice Beach Travel Map
• 6 Slayer Tarot Cards
• 2 Pin Badges
• 1 Patch
• Expansion Pass
• Pulp Weapons Pack
• Golden Weapons Pack

Dead Island 2 (Standard Edition)

PS5

PS4

Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One

PC

Preorder the standard edition, and you’ll get the game, plus the preorder bonus items detailed below.

Dead Island 2 Digital Deluxe Edition

The digital-only deluxe edition comes with the game, plus the following:

• Memories of Banoi Pack
• Golden Weapons Pack
• Character Pack 1 & 2

Dead Island 2 Gold Edition

The digital-only gold edition comes with the game, plus the following:

• Expansion Pass
• Memories of Banoi Pack
• Pulp Weapons Pack
• Golden Weapons Pack
• Character Pack 1 & 2

Dead Island 2 Preorder Bonus

If you preorder Dead Island 2, you’ll get the Memories of Banoi Pack, which contains the following in-game items:

• Banoi War Club
• Banoi Baseball Bat
• Personal Space Skill Card

Also, if you sign up for the newsletter on the game’s official site, you’ll get a bonus in-game knife.

Dead Island 2 Trailers

What Is Dead Island 2?

Dead Island 2 is a sequel to the 2011 game Dead Island. It was first announced back in 2014 with an extremely cool CGI trailer, and then news of the game went radio silent until, essentially, now.

The game takes place in Los Angeles (hence the “HELL-A” edition) during a zombie apocalypse. You choose one of six characters to play as, and then you work your way through an open-world environment filled with hordes of the undead. It can be played solo or with up to two co-op partners.

One of the defining features of the original was its up-close gory kills, and those remain fully intact in this sequel. You accrue a wide array of weapons with which to bash in zombie faces. You can check out our Dead Island 2 hands-on preview for more details about what to expect.

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