About Dead Island 2
Dead Island 2 was released on April 22, 2024. Steam files it under Action and Adventure. It needs 70 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Dead Island 2 system requirements
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Dead Island 2 needs at least Radeon R9 390X (8192 VRAM) / GeForce GTX 1060 (6144 VRAM) and AMD FX-9590 / Intel Core i7-7700HQ, 10 GB of RAM and 70 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 2070 Super or better.
Updated October 5, 2026
What it takes to run Dead Island 2
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Radeon R9 390X (8192 VRAM) / GeForce GTX 1060 (6144 VRAM) | AMD FX-9590 / Intel Core i7-7700HQ | 10 GB |
| Recommended | Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 VRAM) / GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB) | Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i9-9900k | 10 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 2070 Super or better | Core i5-10600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB or better | Core i5-10600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 4080 Super or better | Core i5-10600 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Dead Island 2
The publisher's minimum for Dead Island 2 is Radeon R9 390X (8192 VRAM) / GeForce GTX 1060 (6144 VRAM) with AMD FX-9590 / Intel Core i7-7700HQ, and the recommended hardware is Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 VRAM) / GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 2070 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Dead Island 2
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 132 fps | Ultra 74 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 82 fps | High 82 fps | Medium 64 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 145 fps | Ultra 105 fps | High 81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 83 fps | Ultra 60 fps | Medium 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High 68 fps | Medium 69 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 81 fps | High 81 fps | Medium 63 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Medium 78 fps | Low 76 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Low 78 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Low 61 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 101 fps | Ultra 73 fps | Medium 79 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 78 fps | High 78 fps | Medium 61 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Medium 72 fps | Low 71 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | High 74 fps | Medium 75 fps | Under 60 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 10 GB, recommended 10 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i5-10600 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Dead Island 2
What are the minimum system requirements for Dead Island 2?
Minimum: AMD FX-9590 / Intel Core i7-7700HQ, Radeon R9 390X (8192 VRAM) / GeForce GTX 1060 (6144 VRAM), 10 GB of memory, 70 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Dead Island 2?
Recommended: Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i9-9900k, Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 VRAM) / GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB), 10 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Dead Island 2 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 2070 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB for 1440p.
How much RAM does Dead Island 2 need?
The minimum is 10 GB and the recommendation is 10 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Dead Island 2 need?
About 70 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Dead Island 2?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 56 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Playable.
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