Dead Island 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Dead Island 2
Developer:
Dambuster Studios
Publisher:
Deep Silver
Release date:
21 April 2023 (1 year ago)
User score:
3.6 / 5 (271 vote)
Hardware demand level:
6.5 / 10 - highly demanding
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Official Dead Island 2 system requirements for PC

To run Dead Island 2, you'll need at least 10 GB of RAM and 70 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon RX 480, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce RTX 2070. As for your CPU, an FX-9590 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i9-9900K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon RX 480 or GeForce GTX 1060
Pass CPU:
AMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Pass RAM:
10 GB RAM
File size:
70 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2070 Super
Pass CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i9-9900K
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
70 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12

Dead Island 2 performance on your PC

Dead Island 2 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce RTX 2070
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.1x faster than GeForce RTX 2070. Your graphics card can run Dead Island 2 at recommended settings according to Dambuster Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Dead Island 2 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 1080p
170−180
medium settings / 1080p
170−180
high settings / 1080p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
100−110
QHD / 1440p
70−75
4K / 2160p
35−40
4K DLSS / 2160p
35−40

Dead Island 2 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
minimum
FX-9590
recommended
Core i9-9900K

Core i5-12400 is 1.1x faster than Core i9-9900K. Your CPU can run Dead Island 2 at recommended settings according to Dambuster Studios.

FAQ

When was Dead Island 2 released?
Dead Island 2 was released on 21 April 2023.
How much RAM do I need for Dead Island 2?
You need a minimum of 10 GB RAM for Dead Island 2. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Dead Island 2?
Dead Island 2 occupies about 70 GB of disk space.
Is Dead Island 2 a demanding game?
Dead Island 2 is a highly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 6.5 out of 10.

Community ratings

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