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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 31, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 31, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 3, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 3, 2016}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Survival horror }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dead Island }}
 
|steam appid  = 383150
 
|steam appid  = 383150
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 2303
 +
|igdb        = dead-island-definitive-edition
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = dead-island-definitive-edition
 
|mobygames    = dead-island-definitive-edition
 
|wikipedia    = Dead Island: Definitive Edition
 
|wikipedia    = Dead Island: Definitive Edition
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= http://deadisland.deepsilver.com/
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Dead Island}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} Updated version of [[Dead Island]] running on the latest version of [[Engine:Chrome Engine|Chrome Engine]]. Includes all DLC built-in.
 
{{ii}} Updated version of [[Dead Island]] running on the latest version of [[Engine:Chrome Engine|Chrome Engine]]. Includes all DLC built-in.
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{{ii}} Uses updated U.I. and inventory/combat system from ''[[Dead Island: Riptide]]''.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/383150/discussions/0/358415103477222498/ All the (unlisted) changes I've noticed from original Dead Island :: Dead Island: Definitive Edition General Discussions]</ref>
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{{ii}} Uses updated U.I. and inventory/combat system from ''[[Dead Island: Riptide]]''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/383150/discussions/0/358415103477222498/|title=All the (unlisted) changes I've noticed from original Dead Island :: Dead Island: Definitive Edition General Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://deadisland.deepsilver.com/ Official website]
 
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{{mm}} [http://deadisland.wikia.com/wiki/Dead_Island_Wiki Dead Island Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/383150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/383150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Launch game with <code>-nologos</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-07-20}}</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Klumb3r|date=2019-03-16}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Klumb3r|date=2019-03-16}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\DI\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\DI\</code>
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# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
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# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
 
# Inside {{file|Data0.pak}} navigate to <code>data\menu\movies</code>.
 
# Inside {{file|Data0.pak}} navigate to <code>data\menu\movies</code>.
 
# Delete or rename {{file|intromovies.scr}}.
 
# Delete or rename {{file|intromovies.scr}}.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Fix postprocessing effects, field of view & movement===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[https://www.nexusmods.com/deadislandriptide/mods/2 Essential Fix]}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\DeadIslandDE\out\settings\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\DeadIslandDE\out\settings\}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}/DI/out/Settings/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{XDG|unknown}}
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{{XDG|false}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes     = Save files and key bindings.
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|steam cloud notes         = Save files and key bindings.
−
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-island-definitive-edition/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-island-definitive-edition/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Nvidia DSR zooms in to the top left corner. To fix, enable "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" on the executable's compatibility settings.
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Nvidia DSR zooms in to the top left corner. To fix, enable "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" on the executable's compatibility settings.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = Default is 62. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = Default value is 62.5. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Double buffered
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              = The frame rate is locked to 30 on the main menu
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|60 fps notes              = The frame rate is locked to 30 on the main menu.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Possible [[#Broken animations at high framerates|broken animations at high framerates]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
 
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
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{{--}} Changing your Field of View may cause issues with recoil when hip firing guns.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=54&v=VfQleXLATtg Dead Island Definitive Edition: Gun Recoil Bug]</ref>
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{{++}} FOV can be increased to 85 before severe recoil problems kick in (as mentioned below).
 +
{{--}} FOV above 85 will cause the hip fire recoil problems, along with causing the first aimed shot to always miss.
 +
{{--}} Field of View value is tied to how the game calculates hip fire recoil. Setting FOV too high will cause drastically increased recoil, as indicated by an expanded crosshair.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=54&v=VfQleXLATtg|title=Dead Island Definitive Edition: Gun Recoil Bug|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Edit default_levels.xml|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRIe5nS5bEM How to Change the FOV in Dead Island Definitive Edition (Very easy)]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit default_levels.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRIe5nS5bEM|title=How to Change the FOV in Dead Island Definitive Edition (Very easy)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\DI\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\DI\</code>
−
# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
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# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
 
# Inside {{file|Data0.pak}} navigate to <code>data\skills</code> and open {{file|default_levels.xml}}.
 
# Inside {{file|Data0.pak}} navigate to <code>data\skills</code> and open {{file|default_levels.xml}}.
 
# Find <code>CameraDefaultFOV</code> and replace <code>62.5</code> with your desired FOV.
 
# Find <code>CameraDefaultFOV</code> and replace <code>62.5</code> with your desired FOV.
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===Remove Chromatic Aberration===
 
===Remove Chromatic Aberration===
 
{{ii}} Has to be modded out because the setting in the Options menu doesn't fully disable Chromatic Aberration.
 
{{ii}} Has to be modded out because the setting in the Options menu doesn't fully disable Chromatic Aberration.
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{{ii}} The mod only works when antialiasing are turned on.
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{{++}} This new method does not cause any artifacts like the previous method.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Use pre-modded Data0.pak|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/383150/discussions/0/364043054118059303/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify Data0.pak|fix=
 
# Backup {{file|Data0.pak}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\DI\}}.
 
# Backup {{file|Data0.pak}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\DI\}}.
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# Download the [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadisland/mods/5 fixed Data0.pak].
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# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
−
# Move the newly renamed {{file|Data0.pak}} to {{file|{{P|game}}\DI\}}.
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# Navigate to {{file|data\scripts}} inside the archive and use 7-Zip's edit function (F4) on {{file|varlist_main.scr}}.
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}}
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# This will open Notepad.  Find the line <code>VarFloat("f_pp_chromatic_aberration_scale", 1.0)</code> and change the 1.0 to 0.0.
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# Save the file and close Notepad.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Data0.pak manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# 7-Zip will prompt you to update the archive. Click OK.
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# Backup {{file|Data0.pak}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\DI\}}.
 
−
# Download the [https://www.nexusmods.com/dyinglight/mods/101/ Chromatic Aberration Removal v3] mod.
 
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# Extract the {{file|data}} folder from the download; ignore the {{file|data3.pak}}.
 
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# In the extracted {{file|data}} folder, go to {{file|scripts}} and delete {{file|frame_script_game.scr}}.
 
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# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\DI\</code>
 
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# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
 
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# Copy/add the modded {{file|data}} folder to {{file|Data0.pak}}.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Remove crosshair===
 
===Remove crosshair===
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit hud.xui|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/383150/discussions/0/364043054118498153/#c364043054118698143 Im getting sick, need to change FOV :: Dead Island Definitive Edition General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit hud.xui|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/383150/discussions/0/364043054118498153/#c364043054118698143|title=Im getting sick, need to change FOV :: Dead Island Definitive Edition General Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\DI\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\DI\</code>
−
# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
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# Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
 
# Inside {{file|Data0.pak}} navigate to <code>data\menu\hud</code> and extract {{file|hud.xui}}.
 
# Inside {{file|Data0.pak}} navigate to <code>data\menu\hud</code> and extract {{file|hud.xui}}.
 
# Right-click {{file|hud.xui}}, open Properties, uncheck '''Read-only''', click OK.
 
# Right-click {{file|hud.xui}}, open Properties, uncheck '''Read-only''', click OK.
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Controls Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Controls Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Controls Gamepad.png|In-game general gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Controls Gamepad.png|In-game general gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Network.png|In-game network settings.}}
 
{{Image|Dead Island Definitive Edition Network.png|In-game network settings.}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 4
−
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 4
 
|lan play players    = 4
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game won't launch on open source AMD drivers on Linux===
 
===Game won't launch on open source AMD drivers on Linux===
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{{Fixbox|description= Use a specific library for Mesa and override the OpenGL Mesa verison at launch||fix=
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{{Fixbox|description= Use a specific library for Mesa and override the OpenGL Mesa verison at launch|ref={{cn|date=2022-08-24|reason=}}|fix=
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# Download and unpack the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WC9pDLgY-pC8M9c8Pl8ft-6dx1PBfk7m/view library file] into the installation folder
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# Download and unpack the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WC9pDLgY-pC8M9c8Pl8ft-6dx1PBfk7m/view library file] into the games' installation folder
 
# In '''Set Launch Options...''' on Steam add this code at the beginning  
 
# In '''Set Launch Options...''' on Steam add this code at the beginning  
 
<pre>MESA_GL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=4.5 MESA_GLSL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=450 %command%</pre>
 
<pre>MESA_GL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=4.5 MESA_GLSL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=450 %command%</pre>
 +
# Launch the game.
 +
}}
  
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Launch the game.
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===Broken animations at high framerates===
 +
{{ii}} High Frame rates could potentially cause broken animations.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgX0wmsfFA8|title=Dead Island 2022 09 13 18 08 08 01~1 - YouTube|date=2022-13-09}}</ref>{{dubious|date=2022-09-14|reason=Video only demonstrates one particular animation being broken repeatedly instead of multiple animations. Does not compare it against capped FPS situation.}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the Framerate to 60FPS]]|ref={{cn|date=2022-09-14|reason=Video from ref suggesting this issue did not demonstrate the fix.}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            = SDL
 
|input            = SDL
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|input notes      = 2.0.3
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|input notes      = 2.0.3.0
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  = 1.995b
 
|cutscenes notes  = 1.995b
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
−
|minHD    = 20 GB
+
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6870
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6870
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|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
−
|mincont  = Windows-compatible keyboards, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
+
|mincont  = Windows compatible keyboard and mouse, optional controller
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|minother = Broadband internet connection
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|minother = Broadband Internet connection
  
 
|recOS    = 8, 8.1, 10
 
|recOS    = 8, 8.1, 10
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
−
|notes    = {{ii}} 64-bit OS is required.
+
|reccont  = Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
−
{{ii}} Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are not officially supported.
+
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 +
{{ii}} Laptop versions of graphics cards may work, but are not officially supported.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X4 860K
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X4 860K
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
−
|minHD    = 20 GB
+
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
−
|minGPU2  = AMD equivalent
+
|minGPU2  =  
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
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Latest revision as of 14:26, 17 February 2024

This page is for the Definitive Edition. For the original release, see Dead Island.

Dead Island: Definitive Edition
Dead Island: Definitive Edition cover
Developers
Techland
Publishers
Deep Silver
Engines
Chrome Engine 6
Release dates
Windows May 31, 2016
Linux June 3, 2016
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Multiplayer
Genres Survival horror
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

Key points

Updated version of Dead Island running on the latest version of Chrome Engine. Includes all DLC built-in.
Uses updated U.I. and inventory/combat system from Dead Island: Riptide.[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
 Bundled with Riptide Definitive Edition and Retro Revenge.
Windows
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Linux
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Linux
All the DLC released with the previous version is included with the game.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Launch game with -nologos parameter[2]
Delete/rename file[3]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\DI\
  2. Open Data0.pak with 7-Zip.
  3. Inside Data0.pak navigate to data\menu\movies.
  4. Delete or rename intromovies.scr.

Fix postprocessing effects, field of view & movement

Essential Fix

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\DeadIslandDE\out\settings\
Linux <path-to-game>/DI/out/Settings/
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\383150\remote\out\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Save files and key bindings.

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 Nvidia DSR zooms in to the top left corner. To fix, enable "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" on the executable's compatibility settings.
Field of view (FOV)
Default value is 62.5. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Double buffered
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
The frame rate is locked to 30 on the main menu.
Possible broken animations at high framerates.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
FOV can be increased to 85 before severe recoil problems kick in (as mentioned below).
FOV above 85 will cause the hip fire recoil problems, along with causing the first aimed shot to always miss.
Field of View value is tied to how the game calculates hip fire recoil. Setting FOV too high will cause drastically increased recoil, as indicated by an expanded crosshair.[4]
Edit default_levels.xml[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\DI\
  2. Open Data0.pak with 7-Zip.
  3. Inside Data0.pak navigate to data\skills and open default_levels.xml.
  4. Find CameraDefaultFOV and replace 62.5 with your desired FOV.
  5. Save. If 7-Zip asks if you want to update the file in the archive click Yes.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Use Borderless Gaming[6]
  1. Install Borderless Gaming and run it alongside the game.
  2. In the app, right-click Dead Island and select Add to Favorites by the process binary name
  3. Under Favorites, right-click DeadIslandGame and disable Auto-Maximize
  4. Turn off Fullscreen in the game options

Remove Chromatic Aberration

Has to be modded out because the setting in the Options menu doesn't fully disable Chromatic Aberration.
This new method does not cause any artifacts like the previous method.
Modify Data0.pak
  1. Backup Data0.pak in <path-to-game>\DI\.
  2. Open Data0.pak with 7-Zip.
  3. Navigate to data\scripts inside the archive and use 7-Zip's edit function (F4) on varlist_main.scr.
  4. This will open Notepad. Find the line VarFloat("f_pp_chromatic_aberration_scale", 1.0) and change the 1.0 to 0.0.
  5. Save the file and close Notepad.
  6. 7-Zip will prompt you to update the archive. Click OK.

Remove crosshair

Edit hud.xui[7]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\DI\
  2. Open Data0.pak with 7-Zip.
  3. Inside Data0.pak navigate to data\menu\hud and extract hud.xui.
  4. Right-click hud.xui, open Properties, uncheck Read-only, click OK.
  5. Open hud.xui with a text editor.
  6. Find the line <Id>HudCrosshair</Id>
  7. Below that, add this on a new line: <Opacity>0.000000</Opacity>
  8. Save the file, and drag and drop it back into the hud folder.

Input

In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Can only switch between pre-set layouts.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Occasionally changes button prompts
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official Steam Controller bindings only.
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Network

In-game network settings.
In-game network settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
4 Co-op
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues unresolved

Aim Assist

The PC port of DIDE has aim assist. There is no way to disable this.[8]

Issues fixed

Game won't launch on open source AMD drivers on Linux

Use a specific library for Mesa and override the OpenGL Mesa verison at launch[citation needed]
  1. Download and unpack the library file into the games' installation folder
  2. In Set Launch Options... on Steam add this code at the beginning
MESA_GL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=4.5 MESA_GLSL_VERSION_OVERRIDE=450 %command%
  1. Launch the game.

Broken animations at high framerates

High Frame rates could potentially cause broken animations.[9][dubious – discuss]
Limit the Framerate to 60FPS[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD 4.44.38
Input SDL 2.0.3.0
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.995b
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 8, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz
AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz		 Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz
AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti
AMD Radeon HD 6870
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
AMD Radeon R9 290
2 GB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
Controller Windows compatible keyboard and mouse, optional controller Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
Other Broadband Internet connection
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Laptop versions of graphics cards may work, but are not officially supported.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04.03, Mint 17.1 Ubuntu 15.04, SteamOS brewmaster
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-4170
AMD Athlon X4 860K		 Intel Core i5-4670K
AMD FX-8320
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
1 GB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 770
2 GB of VRAM
Other Broadband Internet connection
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Laptop versions of graphics cards may work, but are not officially supported.


References