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Dead Island 2 is out now, and if you’re ready to dive into Hell-A with your preferred Slayer and a few friends in co-op, we’ve got a bundle of guides ready to help you along the way.
From early-game tips to latter-stage quest solutions, we’ve already played dozens of hours of Dambuster’s new zombie RPG and have the guides to match. Here are all of our Dead Island guides on weapons, missions, and more in one easily bookmarked place.
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Table of Contents [hide]Getting startedHow long to beat Dead Island 2TipsCo-opFast travelFusesBest skillsBest weaponsGunsTricky questsThe Clean and SnatchThe Search for TruthBody ArtCollectiblesCurveballsGoat Pen Master keysHalperin Hotel keysSecurity Guard’s safe key
Getting started
How long to beat Dead Island 2
Before you even step foot in Hell-A, you should know how long the adventure will take you.
Tips
For tips on exploring, combat, and crafting, check out our Dead Island 2 tips.
Co-op
You can play the entirety of Dead Island 2 in two- or three-player co-op, but it comes with a few wrinkles to be aware of ahead of time. Here’s what to know about Dead Island 2 co-op.
Fast travel
It’s not obvious how to fast travel in Dead Island 2, so let us show you how.
Fuses
Fuses are quickly important, but you may not know how to get your hands on them. Here’s how.
Best skills
There are dozens of skills in the game, including some exclusive to certain characters. Here’s our guide on the best builds and skills to use.
Best weapons
From early-game weapons to late-game Legendaries, here are the best weapons you’ll want to get your hands on.
Guns
There’s quite an array of guns in Dead Island 2, but you’ll need to clear a certain checkpoint before you’ll see them pop up as loot.
Tricky quests
The Clean and Snatch
Perhaps the trickiest quest in the initial hours is this introduction to Lost and Found missions. Here’s how to complete The Clean and Snatch.
The Search for Truth
Later in the game, you’ll be looking for a particular lab, but it’s hard to locate. Here’s where to find Dr. Reed’s lab in The Search for Truth mission.
Body Art
In the five-part Body Art side quest, you’ll help an eccentric artist create her masterpiece, seeking out hard-to-find zombies parts along the way.
Collectibles
Curveballs
Curveballs are your throwable weapons, such as grenades and molotovs, but you have to discover them like collectibles.
Goat Pen Master keys
An early locked room teases you with a blueprint on the other side. Here’s how to get inside with the Goat Pen master keys.
Halperin Hotel keys
The Halperin Hotel has many locked safes and other items to get into. Here’s a rundown of where to find all keys inside the hotel.
Security Guard’s safe key
Outside the hotel is your introduction to over-leveled enemies, as they’ll be guarding the Security Guard’s keys.
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