Dead Island 2: crossplay, split-screen and player count

Mature 17+

Zombies · Gore · First-Person

A gory first-person zombie brawler in a sunny, overrun Los Angeles, built around melee weapons you mod with fire, shock and acid.

Who can play

No split-screen on any platform.
Online for up to 3 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
No crossplay between platform families. Steam and Epic players on PC play together. Consoles play only within their family: PS4 with PS5, Xbox One with Xbox Series.
Each player online needs their own copy.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Included with Game Pass on Xbox

Up to three slayers roam Los Angeles and play the story together, with friends joining the host once co-op unlocks early in the campaign.
The combat is loud, gory melee that is easy to pick up, and the Neighborhood Watch mode adds a three-player horde defense.
Each player needs a copy, and only Steam and Epic players can mix.

77%

Mostly positive on Steam

Steam Deck Playable

No crossplay between platform families. No split-screen. Online for up to 3 on every platform. 77% positive of 24,000 Steam reviews.

Developer: Dambuster Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Series: Dead Island
Released: 21 Apr 2023 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
24 Jul 2025 on Mac
Controllers: Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages: Text in 14 languages, voices in English
Age rating: Mature 17+ (ESRB): Intense violence, blood and gore, suggestive themes, strong language, use of drugs
Also needs: Epic Online Services

Updated October 27, 2026

Does Dead Island 2 have couch co-op?: No. Dead Island 2 has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Dead Island 2 together?: Online co-op for up to 3 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Dead Island 2 crossplay?: No: everyone online needs the same platform family. Steam and Epic players on PC play together. Consoles play only within their family: PS4 with PS5, Xbox One with Xbox Series.
Do you need two copies of Dead Island 2?: Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Dead Island 2 story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
What platforms is Dead Island 2 on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Dead Island 2 work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Dead Island 2 free?: No, it's a paid game. It's included with Game Pass on Xbox.
Is Dead Island 2 on Game Pass?: Yes: included with Game Pass on Xbox.; One of 105 Xbox Game Pass multiplayer games

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