Dead Island 2 Achievements Revealed, Demanding Numerous Zombie Slayings
Dead Island 2 has a total of 27 achievements/trophies to unlock in the game. These will require you to kill hordes of zombies in creative ways.
These achievements range from finding legendary weapons, unlocking zombie types, completing challenges, and progressing through the game’s various tiers.
A notable achievement, “Zombologist,” requires players to unlock every zombie type in the Zompedia, adding an extra layer of depth to the game’s lore. “Ooh, Shiny!” rewards players for finding their first Legendary Weapon, likely signaling the beginning of a treasure hunt for more powerful tools.
For a complete list of the achievements (via), you can have a look at the table below.
Dead Island 2 Achievements/Trophies List
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Making Your Mark | Complete 10 non-Story Quests |
| Rising Star | Complete 20 non-Story Quests |
| LA Influential | Complete 40 non-Story Quests |
| Ooh, Shiny! | Find your first Legendary Weapon |
| Zombologist | Unlock every zombie type in the Zompedia |
| On Safari | Complete the first tier of every Zombie Challenge |
| Variety is the Spice of Death | Complete the first tier of every Weapon Challenge |
| Zombicidal Maniac | Complete the first tier of every Combat Challenge |
| Survival Skills | Complete the first tier of every Survivor Challenge |
| Smorgasbord | Complete the first tier of every Exploration Challenge |
| Sharpest Tool in the Box | Complete 5 Lost & Found Weapon Quests |
| Sole Survivor | Complete all Lost & Found Missing Person Quests |
| Jumbo Keyring | Unlock 10 Lockboxes |
| Bookworm | Collect 20 Journals |
| Stacking the Deck | Collect 30 Skill Cards |
| Max Headroom | Reach level 30 |
| Anger Management | Slay 50 zombies with Fury Attacks |
| This is My Weapon | Fully upgrade a Superior weapon and customize it with a mod or perk in every slot |
| Hazardous Materials | Slay 100 Zombies using Caustic, Fire, or Shock damage |
| Break a Leg | Maim 100 limbs |
| Slayer Squad | Complete any 5 quests in co-op |
| I Am the Resurrection | Revive other Slayers 5 times |
| Coup de Grâce | Slay 25 zombies using finishing moves |
| Perks of the Job | Complete 5 Blueprint Challenges |
| Donk! | Throw a melee weapon and hit a zombie 35+ meters away |
| Apex Predator | Knock down 10 Apex Variants |
| I Got a Zombie Army and You Can’t Harm Me | Perform 25 perfect defensive moves |
Dead Island 2 encourages players to explore the in-game world, with achievements like “On Safari,” “Variety is the Spice of Death,” and “Zombicidal Maniac” awarded for completing the first tier of various challenges, from Zombie to Exploration.
The game also promotes teamwork and cooperation with achievements like “Slayer Squad” and “I Am the Resurrection,” which focus on completing quests and reviving fellow players in co-op mode. This opens up more opportunities for players to strategize and work together to overcome obstacles and challenges.
Dead Island 2 allows for deep character customization, with the “This is My Weapon” achievement rewarding players for fully upgrading and customizing their weapons. This, along with achievements like “Max Headroom” for reaching level 30, indicates that players can expect a detailed and satisfying progression system.
Dead Island 2 will be out on April 21, 2023, for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. It appears to have a decent download size based on an early update.
