All editions of Dead Island 2 and their comparison

You can pre-order one of the six editions of Dead Island 2. Here's how they differ from each other.

Very soon, the release of the long-awaited Dead Island 2, which has been in production hell for several years, will take place. Already now you can pre-order one of the six editions of the new zombie action. We tell you how these editions differ from each other and what content is included in each of the versions of Dead Island 2.

All editions of Dead Island 2

• Dead Island 2 is available in one of six editions: Standard Edition, Day XNUMX Edition, Pulp Edition, Gold Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Hell-A Edition.
• The Standard Edition includes the base game and pre-order bonus content, including the Banoi Souvenir Pack.
• The Standard Edition is available to pre-order for RUB 5 on PS999, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and can also be purchased from the Epic Games Store on PC.
• The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, the Banoi Memento Pack, two character packs, and the Golden Weapon Pack.
• It can be purchased from the PS Store and Xbox Store for 6 rubles or from the Epic Games Store for 499 rubles.
• The Gold Edition includes the base game, the Banoi Souvenir Pack, two character packs, the Golden Weapons Pack, the Juicy Weapons Pack, and a pass that allows you to access content from future expansions after they're released.
• In the Epic Games Store, this edition of the game is sold for 6 rubles, while the Xbox and PS versions cost 799 rubles.
• The Day One Edition is a physical edition of Dead Island 2 that includes the base game plus the Banoi Memento Pack.
• The Pulp Edition includes the base game, the Banoi Souvenir Pack, and the Juicy Weapon Pack.
• The Hell-A Edition includes the base game, the Banoi Souvenir Pack, two character packs, the Golden Weapon Pack, the Juicy Weapon Pack, and a pass that allows you to access content from future expansions after they're released. This also includes a steelbook as well as a set of physical items.
• You can buy this set from various retailers for 8 rubles.
• The digital release of Dead Island 2 will take place on April 21, 2023. On the same day, physical copies of the game will go on sale.
• The game is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Standard Edition (5 rubles)

The first edition of Dead Island 2 on this list is the Standard Edition. It is a digital set, which includes the following two items:

• Basic version of the game;
• Pre-order bonus that includes the Banoi Souvenir pack.

Deluxe Edition (6 rubles)

The next version of Dead Island 2 is the Deluxe Edition, which includes the following items:

• Basic version of the game;
• Pre-order bonus, which includes the Banoi Souvenir pack;
• Bonus content in the form of two sets of characters;
• Finally, another portion of bonus content in the form of the Golden Weapons Pack.

This edition can be purchased from the official PS Store, Xbox Store, and Epic Games Store, depending on your platform.

Gold Edition (7 rubles)

Finally, the last digital edition of Dead Island 2 on this list is the Gold Edition. This is the most expensive version of the game of the three, which includes the following items:

• Basic version of the game;
• Pre-order bonus, which includes the Banoi Souvenir pack (this pack can also be obtained by pre-ordering the standard edition and the deluxe version of the game);
• Bonus content in the form of the "Juicy Weapons" set, which is not available in the standard edition and the Deluxe version of the game;
• The Golden Weapon Pack, which is also included in the Deluxe Edition;
• Two sets of characters, also available in the Deluxe version of the game;
• A special pass that allows you to get content from future expansions after their release.

You can purchase the Gold Edition from any of the digital stores, including the Epic Games Store, Xbox Store, and Playstation Store.

First day edition (5 rubles)

The next three items on the list are the physical edition versions of the game, one of which is the Day XNUMX edition. It is in fact no different from the digital standard edition and is its physical counterpart.

• The Day One Edition includes the base game like all other editions of Dead Island 2.
• In addition, it includes the Banoi Souvenir pack, which is also included with all other editions of the game.

Pulp Edition (5 rubles)

The Pulp Edition can only be purchased with the purchase of a physical copy of the game. This kit includes the following items:

• Basic version of the game;
• The Banoi Souvenir set, as in all other editions;
• The Juicy Weapon Pack, content from which can be found in the Bonus Content section of the game itself.

Hell-A Edition (8 rubles)

Finally, the most expensive physical edition of Dead Island 2 is the Hell-A Edition, which includes all available digital sets, as well as several additional bonuses. It includes:

• Basic version of the game;
• Set "Banoi souvenir";
• Juicy Weapon Pack;
• Set “Golden Weapon;
• Bonus content in the form of two sets of characters;
• A special pass that allows you to get content from future add-ons after their release;
• Steelbook with a themed set of items dedicated to the game.

This version of Dead Island 2 is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC.

Which edition of Dead Island 2 should you buy?

It's time to figure out which version of the game is worth buying.

• If you have not been familiar with the Dead Island series before and want to start with a sequel, then it is recommended to purchase the standard edition. This is the cheapest option available, which is great for evaluating the gameplay and understanding whether you like the game or not. In the end, various additional sets can be purchased separately if desired.
• The Day XNUMX Edition is essentially the equivalent of the Standard Edition, but is designed for those who are more comfortable purchasing the physical version of the game rather than buying the title from the digital store.
• The Deluxe Edition is designed for players who want to see additional content, but do not spend money on the most expensive version of the title. Thus, this is the most optimal edition from the list.
• The Gold Edition is for players who want all the digital content they can get. If you've been closely following all stages of the development of Dead Island 2 and are a fan of the series, then this option is perfect for you.
• Finally, the Hell-A Edition is designed for those who would like to receive not only digital content, but also physical bonuses in the form of small souvenirs. This option is perfect for the most dedicated fans of the franchise and lovers of collector's editions.

How to pre-order Dead Island 2

To get access to one of the six versions of Dead Island 2 on the day of its release, you need to pre-order the game.

• You can pre-order on the official Dead Island 2 website.
• As soon as you enter the site, you will need to enter your date of birth, as the game is designed for players aged 18 and over.
• After that, you need to click on the "Pre-order" button, and you will be taken to the pre-order page. It states that Dead Island 2 will be released on April 21, 2023 and will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and also on PC (exclusively on the Epic Games Store).
• In this window, you need to select the desired version of the game (physical or digital), after which you can pre-order one of several editions of Dead Island 2.