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Dead Island 2 player count chart
No, Dead Island 2 is not dead. 1,136 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,644. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 25% on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2024
Dead Island 2 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,504 | +30.78% | 3,187 |
| October 2026 | 1,150 | +20.93% | 2,754 |
| September 2026 | 951 | -6.36% | 2,622 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -50.24% | 2,800 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +42.2% | 5,627 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -25.69% | 3,957 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -50.89% | 5,325 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +168.23% | 10,842 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -20.31% | 4,042 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -72.65% | 5,072 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +71.27% | 18,542 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +609.9% | 10,826 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -26.22% | 1,525 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +38.82% | 2,067 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -15.45% | 1,489 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -34.24% | 1,761 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -18.85% | 2,678 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +16.16% | 3,300 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +20.13% | 2,841 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +16.27% | 2,365 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +2.21% | 2,034 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +19.81% | 1,990 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +2.78% | 1,661 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -20.12% | 1,616 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -16.23% | 2,023 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +9.97% | 2,415 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +0.69% | 2,196 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -47.46% | 2,181 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -5.94% | 4,151 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -45.49% | 4,413 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -32.84% | 8,096 |
| April 2024 | n/a | n/a | 12,054 |
How many people are playing Dead Island 2?
Right now, 1,136 players are in Dead Island 2 on Steam. That makes it the #611 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,644 players. Today's peak is 9% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,805.
Dead Island 2 player count history
Over the last 30 days Dead Island 2 averaged a daily peak of 1,805 players, up 25% compared with the 30 days before (1,445). Its highest point this month (3,187) is 109% above the same period last year (1,525). In its first month after release (Apr 22, 2024) it peaked at 8,096 players. Today's player count is 6% of its all-time peak of 18,542, set on Jan 1, 2026.
Best time to play Dead Island 2
Based on the last 14 days, Dead Island 2 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 47% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Dead Island 2 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Dead Island 2
A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.
- Developer
- Dambuster Studios
- Publisher
- Deep Silver
- Released
- Apr 22, 2024
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 14 languages, 1 with full audio
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Dead Island 2 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Dead Island 2 is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $5.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Dead Island 2 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.99 | $49.99 | base |
| Euro area | 49,99€ | $55.81 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £39.99 | $53.53 | +7% |
| Canada | C$ 68.99 | $49.05 | -2% |
| Australia | A$ 74.95 | $51.50 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 83.95 | $46.54 | -7% |
| Brazil | R$249,00 | $45.24 | -9% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 790.00 | $42.24 | -16% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $37.49 | $37.49 | -25% |
| Poland | 211,26 zł | $53.70 | +7% |
| Switzerland | CHF 56.50 | $69.00 | +38% |
| Norway | 493,00 kr | $52.29 | +5% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $37.49 | $37.49 | -25% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $37.49 | $37.49 | -25% |
| South Africa | R 790.00 | $47.77 | -4% |
| India | ₹2,800.00 | $29.81 | -40% |
| Indonesia | Rp 534 000 | $29.50 | -41% |
| China cheapest | ¥185.80 | $27.85 | -44% |
| Japan | ¥5,889 | $37.20 | -26% |
| South Korea | ₩ 50,700 | $37.31 | -25% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Dead Island 2 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Dead Island 2 on Twitch
Twitch category "Dead Island 2", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Dead Island 2 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 7 Nov 2026, with a peak of 341 viewers and 142 on average.
Dead Island 2 streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Dead Island 2 streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Dead Island 2 achievements
Dead Island 2 has 59 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 23.4% of them; the rarest, Shoulda Stayed Dead, is held by 1.5% of players.
Welcome To Hell-AHidden achievement85.0%
Hotel CaliforniaHidden achievement71.5%
Break A LegMaim 100 limbs.64.9%
Hazardous MaterialsSlay 100 Zombies using Caustic, Fire, or Shock damage.52.9%
Personal Assistant Personally AssistedHidden achievement51.0%
Coup de GrâceSlay 25 zombies using finishing moves.50.9%
Git Gutte!Hidden achievement48.8%
Friends Like TheseHidden achievement44.3%
Apex PredatorKnock down 10 Apex Variants.41.5%
BookwormCollect 50 Journals.40.1%
Dr. Reed, I Presume?Hidden achievement39.7%
Stacking the DeckCollect 30 Skill Cards.39.4%
This is My WeaponFully upgrade a Superior weapon and customize it with a mod or perk in every slot.38.5%
I Got a Zombie Army and You Can't Harm MePerform 25 perfect defensive moves.34.5%
But Doctor, I Am ButchoHidden achievement34.1%
Can't Handle the TruthHidden achievement31.9%
Like Riding a BikeHidden achievement30.7%
A Patton EmergesHidden achievement29.7%
Ooh, Shiny!Find your first Legendary Weapon.29.5%
ZombologistUnlock every zombie type in the Zompedia.29.3%
Slayer SquadComplete any 5 quests in co-op.29.1%
Our True NatureHidden achievement28.3%
Anger ManagementSlay 50 zombies with Fury Attacks.27.6%
Perks of the JobComplete 5 Blueprint Challenges.27.2%
Making Your MarkComplete 10 non-Story Quests.25.2%
I Am the ResurrectionRevive other Slayers 5 times.24.7%
Down with the SicknessHidden achievement19.7%
Humanity DistilledHidden achievement19.1%
Max HeadroomReach level 30.18.5%
Whatever It TakesHidden achievement18.0%
Go, Bobcats!Hidden achievement17.7%
Rising StarComplete 20 non-Story Quests.17.1%
Jumbo KeyringUnlock 10 Zombie Lockboxes.15.9%
Pork ChoppedHidden achievement15.2%
Internet FamousHidden achievement13.5%
SmorgasbordComplete the first tier of every Exploration Challenge.13.5%
Not Even My Final FormHidden achievement12.7%
One of UsHidden achievement12.4%
Three's a CrowdHidden achievement12.3%
Make it SoHidden achievement11.4%
On SafariComplete the first tier of every Zombie Challenge.11.4%
Variety is the Spice of DeathComplete the first tier of every Weapon Challenge.11.0%
No EncoresHidden achievement9.9%
Gore HorseHidden achievement9.5%
Drop The BeatHidden achievement9.3%
LA InfluentialComplete 40 non-Story Quests.8.5%
Sharpest Tool in the BoxComplete 5 Lost & Found Weapon Quests.8.1%
Sole SurvivorComplete all Lost & Found Missing Person Quests.7.7%
Survival SkillsComplete the first tier of every Survivor Challenge.5.8%
Top That, Tisha!Get five headshots with the Crossbow in quick succession.4.9%
Donk!Throw a melee weapon and hit a zombie 35+ meters away.4.3%
The Direct ApproachRam into 5 zombies in a single charge4.1%
Rip 'n' TearSlay 5 zombies with a supercharged Ripper, and bisect 5 more with a Sawblade Launcher3.0%
Festival Clean Up SimulatorHidden achievement3.0%
Bucket ListComplete the first tier of every Combat Challenge.2.4%
WilhelmSend 15 zombies to their doom in the bottomless pits.2.3%
Lawn and OrderHidden achievement2.2%
Groundhog SlayComplete all Story Quests in NG+. No actual groundhogs were harmed in the completion of this.1.9%
Shoulda Stayed DeadHidden achievement1.5%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Dead Island 2 DLC
Dead Island 2 has 14 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Dead Island 2 news and patch notes
- Apr 21, 2026 Three Years of HELL-A: Anniversary infographic and a crossover outbreak
- Dec 17, 2025 Dead Island Series Bundle: complete your collection
- Sep 9, 2025 Celebrating 14 years of gore and guts PLUS 20 million Slayers in Dead Island 2
- Mar 7, 2025 Slay for less: Dead Island 2 is 50% off!
- Jan 28, 2025 Prepare for Battle with the Knight’s War Hammer, Free on PROS!
- Dec 14, 2024 Dead Island 2 Winter Sale: Unwrap the Chaos! 🎄🧟♂️🔥
- Dec 10, 2024 Patch Notes #7, Changes and Fixes Patch notes
- Nov 27, 2024 Steam Autumn Sale Alert, Slayers!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Dead Island 2 FAQ
Is Dead Island 2 dead?
No, Dead Island 2 is not dead. 1,136 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,644. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 25% on the month before).
How many people play Dead Island 2?
1,136 people are playing Dead Island 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,644 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Dead Island 2?
Dead Island 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 18,542 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2026.
Is Dead Island 2 growing or declining?
Dead Island 2 is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,805, up 25% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Dead Island 2 most active?
Dead Island 2 usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Dead Island 2 cost?
Dead Island 2 costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Dead Island 2 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Dead Island 2 on Steam is $4.99 (90% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $49.99 right now.
Is Dead Island 2 on sale right now?
No, Dead Island 2 is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.
Where is Dead Island 2 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Dead Island 2 is cheapest in China at ¥185.80, about $27.85 or 44% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Dead Island 2 good?
Steam players rate Dead Island 2 Mostly Positive: 77% of 30,339 reviews are positive.
When did Dead Island 2 come out?
Dead Island 2 was released on Steam on Apr 22, 2024.
Who made Dead Island 2?
Dead Island 2 was developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver.
Is Dead Island 2 still worth playing?
Dead Island 2 has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,136 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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