This Week Only: Get My All-Time Favorite Action Game for Free!

Whoa, okay, so here’s a thing: if you’re itching for some explosive action in your game library — oh wait, what’s this? Dead Island 2 is up for grabs on the Epic Games Store. Yeah, I know! Normally $49.99, this little gem is free to grab till May 22, 2025. Gotta love those random awesome surprises, right? Just head over to the store, click a bit, and boom, it’s yours. Even if you’re more into consoles, a freebie is a freebie. I might be rambling now, but that’s how my brain works.

So, Dead Island 2 — kinda funny how back in April 2023 when I dug into it, I was like all five stars and “OMG, this is the action-horror ride of the century!” And I stand by that. Honestly, it’s like a wild zombie ride you can dive into alone or with pals. Hacks, slashes, and a whole lot of chaos — what’s not to love?

Jumping away — or was it forward? — Dead Island 2’s world is this apocalyptic Los Angeles (or “Hell-A” as the cool kids might joke). The place is crawling with, you guessed it, zombies. And dude, they’re everywhere. Pick a character and roll with whatever carnage fits your mood. I tried every playstyle, though all of them led to some crazy moments.

Somewhere in that chaos — oh yeah, you find skill cards too. They let you tweak playstyles, kinda like collecting new tricks up your sleeve. And the weapons, man! Upgrade them, find them, love them. I once swung this electric sledgehammer… Sparky awesomeness, is how I’d describe it. But maybe I’m overly excited about smashing things.

The thing about Dead Island 2 — well, part of the thing — is F.L.E.S.H. No, seriously, it’s called the Fully Locational Evisceration System for Humanoids. I didn’t make this up. The gore is unmatched, over the top, and strangely captivating. If there’s a way to make zombie encounters… colorful, this game nailed it.

One other hiccup: If you’re on Xbox or PS, it’s not free there. But hey, there’s Xbox Game Pass, where it popped up not too long ago. Discounts are floating around too. So, you might catch a break on that $49.99 anyway. Suppose I meandered through a lot here, but isn’t that what makes it interesting?