Excited for some undead action? Fans of the Dead Island series can look forward to Dead Island 2 finally arriving on Steam on April 22, following the end of its exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. The game, developed by Dambuster Studios, brings players to a quarantine-ridden Los Angeles, battling the zombie menace with a group of colorful characters, trying to unveil the truth behind the terrifying outbreak. Players will wield a variety of weapons while carving a path through iconic LA locations with the option to recruit three friends for cooperative gameplay.

In anticipation of Dead Island 2's Steam debut, gamers have a limited-time offer to grab a free copy of Dead Island Riptide – Definitive Edition. The offer gives you access within 48 hours to the sequel, where survivors of the original game’s Banoi archipelago outbreak wake up aboard a zombified military ship that crashes near Palanai island. With enhanced graphics and all released DLCs, the remastered edition fully supports cooperative play. Additionally, there's a 75% discount on Dead Island: Retro Revenge, now priced at just $1.24.

How do I claim my free copy of Dead Island Riptide – Definitive Edition?

To claim your free copy of Dead Island Riptide – Definitive Edition, you need to access the game’s page on Steam within the 48-hour window since the announcement and add it to your library. Once claimed, the game will remain in your account permanently.

Dead Island 2 continues the story of the original Dead Island game, which kickstarted its series back in 2011. The first game featured an open-world tropical island overrun with the undead, and gained popularity for its melee-focused combat and role-playing elements. With the recent resurgence of interest in the zombie genre, the second installment aims to carry on the legacy with improvements in gameplay, graphics, and storytelling, hoping to offer both fans and first-timers a thrilling action-packed experience.