Dead Island 2 sets a date for its release on Steam, and Dead Island Riptide is free because of it

Dead Island 2 has been an exclusive title for the Epic Games Store on PC since its release last year, which means that even while it was a huge hit at the time, it was still restricted from one of the biggest gaming communities there is. But that is about to change very soon.

Announced by Deep Silver and the developer of the game Dambuster Studios, Dead Island 2 will be released on Steam on April 22, 2024. And to celebrate they’re giving away Dead Island Riptide: Definitive Edition for free on Steam. The game will be available to claim until February 15.

Dead Island 2 released on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, and on PC through the Epic Games Store on April 21, 2023. You can read our opinion on the game through this link, but suffice it to say that the very long wait for the game ended up being completely worth it, with a more linear structure that mixes open areas with handcrafted moments and fantastic storytelling, as well as some incredible combat and mechanics that keep you hooked on it for hours on end.

The game takes places in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, now completely overrun by zombies, where you take control of one out of six Slayers: Amy, Bruno, Dani, Ryan, Carla and Jacob, each with their own personalities and unique range of abilities. Of course, things are not as simple as they might seem, as after you get infected with the zombie virus, instead of turning you become something else. New powers and abilities are made available to you through your epic, gore-filled journey.

Throughout the adventure you’ll explore the lavish mansions of Beverly Hills, explore Venice Beach, and liberate Santa Monica to uncover the truth behind the outbreak and what might end up being a completely new world order that is being bred from the grave up.

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Dead Island 2 will become available for purchase on Steam on April 22, 2024.