Knowing how to play Dead Island 2 early would be a dream come true for many zombie fans. This game has been a long time coming, so it’s understandable why fans would be eager to play. Here’s the need-to-know info on how to get early access to Dead Island 2.
Ways to play Dead Island 2 early
To play Dead Island 2 early, users must:
- Be lucky enough to get sent an early copy.
- Sometimes retailers send out video games ahead of their launch date.
- Dead Island 2 was allegedly in the hands of one lucky gamer a whopping 11 days ahead of launch.
- Find a copy being sold early in a physical store.
- Some stores break street date and sell games early.
- Get media/influencer access.
- Games media and influencers get access to games like Dead Island 2 early for review and launch day coverage purposes.
If those options don’t satisfy your hunger for early access to zombies, I’m afraid you’re out of luck. There is no bundled early access in the special editions, nor is there any platform-exclusive early access. All console and PC players will get to play at the same time, regardless of which edition they have purchased.
For more Dead Island 2 guides, here’s the need-to-know about crossplay support. And here’s whether or not it’s worth buying the Gold Edition.