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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, RPG, Survival horror }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Zombies }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Zombies }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Island}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Island }} |
|steam appid = 934700 | |steam appid = 934700 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-11}}|fix= |
| − | #Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DeadIsland\Content\Movies}}. | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DeadIsland\Content\Movies\}}. |
| − | #Delete or rename {{file|BootAMDLogo.mp4}}, {{file|BootLogo.mp4}}, {{file|BootLogo_4K.mp4}}, {{file|BootLoop.mp4}}, and {{file|BootLoop_4K.mp4}}. | + | # Delete or rename {{file|BootAMDLogo.mp4}}, {{file|BootLogo.mp4}}, {{file|BootLogo_4K.mp4}}, {{file|BootLoop.mp4}}, and {{file|BootLoop_4K.mp4}}. |
| − | #Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DeadIsland\Content\DI2\Movies}}. | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DeadIsland\Content\DI2\Movies\}}. |
| − | #Delete or rename {{file|Intro.mp4}}, {{file|Intro_4K.mp4}}, {{file|DeadIsland_Titles.mp4}}, {{file|DeadIsland_Titles_4K.mp4}}. | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Intro.mp4}}, {{file|Intro_4K.mp4}}, {{file|DeadIsland_Titles.mp4}}, {{file|DeadIsland_Titles_4K.mp4}}. |
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{--}} Will still have to manually skip through all the Legal and Autosave information. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 70º-100º. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for more customization. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = FXAA, Temporal Low, Temporal High | + | |antialiasing notes = FXAA, Temporal Low, Temporal High. |
|upscaling = true | |upscaling = true | ||
|upscaling tech = FSR 2 | |upscaling tech = FSR 2 | ||
| − | |upscaling notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming-discussions/latest-fsr-2-supported-games-list/td-p/549534|title=AMD FSR 2 Games List|date=2023-03-14}}</ref>. DLSS can be modded in | + | |upscaling notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming-discussions/latest-fsr-2-supported-games-list/td-p/549534|title=AMD FSR 2 Games List|date=2023-03-14}}</ref>. DLSS can be modded in. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = {{cn|date=2023-03-14|reason=It is very well understood that modern games ship with this feature}} | |vsync notes = {{cn|date=2023-03-14|reason=It is very well understood that modern games ship with this feature}} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use Dead Island 2 Fix|ref=|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Dead Island 2 Fix|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-11}}|fix= |
| + | # Download [https://github.com/Lyall/DeadIsland2Fix Dead Island 2 Fix]. | ||
| + | # Extract the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Removes black bars in cutscenes. | {{ii}} Removes black bars in cutscenes. | ||
{{ii}} Removes limit on resizing HUD. | {{ii}} Removes limit on resizing HUD. | ||
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| − | |||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|separate volume notes = {{cn|date=2023-03-14|reason=It is very well understood that modern games ship with this feature}} | |separate volume notes = {{cn|date=2023-03-14|reason=It is very well understood that modern games ship with this feature}} | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Microsoft Spatial Audio API is supported | + | |surround sound notes = Microsoft Spatial Audio API is supported. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Opening the inventory or trading menu might crash the game when using FSR 2=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off FSR 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjxG3qsGBKo|title=Dead Island 2 Inventory Crash Fix PC}}</ref>}} | ||
| + | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
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|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
|vorpx = true | |vorpx = true | ||
| − | |vorpx notes = [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dead-island-2-2/ | + | |vorpx notes = User profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dead-island-2-2/ vorpx forum post] for introduction. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 12 | |direct3d versions = 12 | ||
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deadisland.com/news/technical-faqs|title=Dead Island 2 - Technical FAQs|date=2024-05-11|snippet=Dead Island 2 supports DirectX 12 only – it does not support DirectX 11.}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = |
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
| − | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
| − | |linux 68k app = | + | |linux 68k app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| − | |mac os powerpc app = | + | |mac os powerpc app = |
| − | |mac os 68k app = | + | |mac os 68k app = |
|mac os executable notes= | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Play Steam version without Epic Online Services=== | ===Play Steam version without Epic Online Services=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete & edit folder and file|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/934700/discussions/0/4368004468485657992/#c4368004468485672669</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3230687385</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete & edit folder and file|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/934700/discussions/0/4368004468485657992/#c4368004468485672669</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3230687385</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Before launching the game for the first time, go to | + | # Before launching the game for the first time, go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Dead Island 2\}} and delete {{folder|EpicGameLauncher}}. |
| − | # | + | # Open {{file|DeadIsland.ini}} and change <code>NoOperation=0</code> to <code>NoOperation=1</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Deep Silver Dambuster Studios[1] | |
| Former (2012-2016) | Yager Development[2] |
| Former (2016-2019) | Sumo Digital[3] |
| Publishers | |
| Deep Silver | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 21, 2023 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 75 |
| OpenCritic | 75 |
| IGDB | 74 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Open world, RPG, Survival horror |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Zombies |
| Series | Dead Island |
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| Dead Island | |
|---|---|
| Dead Island | 2011 |
| Dead Island: Riptide | 2013 |
| Escape Dead Island | 2014 |
| Dead Island: Epidemic | 2016 |
| Dead Island: Definitive Edition | 2016 |
| Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition | 2016 |
| Dead Island: Retro Revenge | 2016 |
| Dead Island 2 | 2023 |
Dead Island 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, open world, RPG and survival horror game in the Dead Island series.
Initially announced in 2014, the game was set to be released earlier but due to various issues during development, it went through multiple developers, to finally land under Dambuster Studios. It was then announced to release in February 3, 2023, and then delayed to April 28, 2023, and then moved a week forward to April 21, 2023.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store | |
Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |
|
| Humble Store | |
Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |
|
| Steam | |
Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |
- All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[4]
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Version differences
- (Digital) Deluxe Edition: Includes base game and Golden Weapons Pack (Golden Mace and Golden Pistol) and Character pack 1 & 2 (Unique costume and weapon) bonus content.
- (Digital) Gold Edition: Includes everything part of Deluxe Edition alongside Pulp Weapons Pack (Eye Opener and Homewrecker Weapons) bonus content and Expansion Pass.
- Pre-order Bonus: Includes Memories of Banoi Pack (Banoi War Club, Banoi Baseball Bat, Weapons Perks, Skills Card).
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\DeadIsland\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor |
| Steam | %LOCALAPPDATA%\DeadIslandSteam\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/934700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\DeadIsland\Saved\SaveGames |
| Steam | %LOCALAPPDATA%\DeadIslandSteam\Saved\SaveGames |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/934700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen to further improve ultrawide support. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | 70º-100º. See Ultra-widescreen for more customization. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, Temporal Low, Temporal High. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | FSR 2.0 [5]. DLSS can be modded in. |
||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | [citation needed] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | [Note 2] | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Ultra-widescreen
| Use Dead Island 2 Fix[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | [citation needed] | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | [citation needed] | |
| Surround sound | Microsoft Spatial Audio API is supported. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Not changeable through ingame menus. | |
| Royalty free audio | Has streamer mode which block licensed music. The licensed title sequence music is not blocked, however.[6] |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 3 | Co-op |
||
Issues fixed
| Turn off FSR 2[7] |
|---|
Other information
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | User profile, see vorpx forum post for introduction. | ||
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 | [8] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Play Steam version without Epic Online Services
| Delete & edit folder and file[9][10] |
|---|
|
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD FX-9590 Intel Core i7-7700HQ |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Intel Core i9-9900K |
| System memory (RAM) | 10 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 70 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon R9 390X Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Radeon RX 6800 XT Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/934700/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (934700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ No mention of ray tracing support in any of the technical specs, reviews, videos or interviews
References
- ↑ Gematsu - Deep Silver Dambuster Studios takes over Dead Island 2 development - last accessed on 2021-01-15
- ↑ Eurogamer - California Dreamin': Dead Island 2 embraces the slaughter - last accessed on 2021-01-15
- ↑ MCV/DEVELOP - Sumo Digital takes charge of Dead Island 2 - last accessed on 2021-01-15
- ↑ Dead Island 2 is using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech - last accessed on 2023-04-21
- "And, after five CPU changes, we were met with the following message. So, as you can clearly see, Dead Island 2 uses Denuvo. The game’s executable file also hints at the inclusion of Denuvo (as it’s around 438MB in size)"
- ↑ AMD FSR 2 Games List - last accessed on 2023-03-14
- ↑ Dead Island 2 Technical FAQs - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Dead Island 2 Inventory Crash Fix PC - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ Dead Island 2 - Technical FAQs - last accessed on 2024-05-11
- "Dead Island 2 supports DirectX 12 only – it does not support DirectX 11."
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/934700/discussions/0/4368004468485657992/#c4368004468485672669
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3230687385