"Mastering Dead Island 2: Multiplayer, Weapons, and Quests"

Dead Island 2 prioritizes multiplayer just as much as the original Dead Island did, but approaches co-op differently in a few important ways. The game does not have crossplay, but players can join games across generations of the same platform. Dead Island 2 allows up to three players to play at once, and multiplayer only works when players are either at the exact same section of the game or if one player invites another to a section the hosting player has already completed. Playing multiplayer makes difficult enemies and quests more manageable, and it makes Dead Island 2 a more social experience. However, the game can start to feel too breezy if playing with friends who are significantly lower level.