With the anticipated release of zombie-slaying action RPG Dead Island 2 just around the corner, publisher Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have released the recommended system requirements for playing the game on PC. You can find the Dead Island 2 PC system requirements below as well as on the game’s official website.
Alongside the PC system requirements are a list of answers to the most frequently asked technical questions regarding Dead Island 2. According to the official FAQ page, Dead Island 2 will feature a co-op story mode for up to three players. While the game supports cross-gen, Dead Island 2 will not have cross-play functionality. Additionally, keyboard and mouse support is only available on PC.
Dead Island 2 PC System Requirements

Minimum Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 1080p/30 FPS
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: AMD FX-9590/Intel Core i7-7700 HQ
- Memory: 10 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 480 / GeForce GTX 1060
- Storage: 70 GB available
Recommended Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 1080p/60 FPS
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X/Intel Core i9-9900K
- Memory: 16 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT/GeForce RTX 2070 Super
- Storage: 70 GB available
High Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 1440p/60 FPS
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X/Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Memory: 16 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT/ GeForce RTX 3070
- Storage: 70 GB available
Ultra Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 4K/60 FPS
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 X/Intel Core i7-13700K
- Memory: 16 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT/ GeForce RTX 3090
- Storage: 70 GB available
Based on the recommended PC specs, players will need a relatively up-to-date rig to run Dead Island 2 at 1080p 60 FPS. Head over to the FAQ page to learn more about the game’s other technical details. Dead Island 2 launches for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on April 21, 2023.