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If you’re wondering where to buy Dead Island 2 on PC then you’ve come to the right place.
Dead Island 2 looks set to be a smash hit, coming as the hotly anticipated and long-awaited follow-up to the original Dead Island. However, the first port of call for most people looking to buy the game on PC, Steam, won’t actually be stocking the game.
Instead, the game is being released for PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store. That’s where you should be looking on release day if you’re hoping to download it.
What’s more, so far there has been no indication that this is temporary, meaning it’s looking likely that the game won’t be making an appearance on the Steam marketplace anytime soon.
This could cause headaches for some. As the game has been confirmed to feature online multiplayer, you will have to convince your friend to get plugged into the Epic Games Store eco-system in order to play together. The good news is that it won’t have any impact on performance or the Dead Island 2 system requirements.
Why is Dead Island 2 not on Steam?
While we do not know for certain, it is very likely simply a business move. By having the game be, at least for some amount of time, an Epic Games Store exclusive, the company will bring gamers trying to re-enter the world of Dead Island over to their service.
Right now there are also loads of deals on the site, including on some other Epic Games Store exclusives like Evil Dead: The Game, and Saints Row.
Frequently asked questions
Ahead of the release of Dead Island 2, we’re sure you’ve got a tonne of questions. We’ve tried to answer a few of them here.
Do games ever stop being Epic Games Store exclusives?
Yes, the launch pattern for a few games has included Epic Games Store exclusivity for a year. The games then become available on Steam. However, some also seem likely to remain exclusive indefinitely such as Fortnite and Rocket League.
Can you play Dead Island 2 with a controller on PC?
Yes, you can use many different controllers to play Dead Island 2 on PC.
Will Dead Island 2 be on Game Pass?
No, at least at launch, Dead Island 2 will not be available on Game Pass, though it may be in the future.
Does Dead Island 2 support performance-boosting software?
No, as per Dead Island 2’s FAQs, it will not support any performance-boosting software.
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