Game finder
Dead Island 2
Released
Co-op check
verified on Aug 21, 2026
Play together
- Online
- up to 3
- Crossplay
- Partial
Crossplay connections
- Xbox Series X|S ↔ Xbox One
- PS4 ↔ PS5
Dead Island 2 is a first-person zombie action RPG set in Los Angeles. Choose one of six Slayers, develop combat skills and play the campaign alone or in online co-op for up to three players.
Which platforms can play together?
The official English PLAION FAQ confirms crossplay between the Steam and Epic Games Store PC editions. PlayStation 4 and PS5 can play together, as can Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. PC, PlayStation and Xbox are not connected through full crossplay.
Unlocking co-op
The campaign unlocks co-op when you reach Emma's mansion during the Call the Cavalry mission, approximately 20–30 minutes into the game depending on pace. Host and joining players must also meet the story-progression restrictions for their session.
Up to three players can play together online.
Yes. On PC, crossplay works between Steam and Epic Games Store.
No. Cross-generation play works within each console family, not across PlayStation and Xbox.
After reaching Emma's mansion during Call the Cavalry, roughly 20–30 minutes into the campaign.