Can I Run Dead Island Definitive Edition?

Last updated: 5 July 2023

You must be wondering, can my PC run Dead Island Definitive Edition? On this page you will find Dead Island Definitive Edition system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Dead Island Definitive Edition or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Dead Island Definitive Edition Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Dead Island Definitive Edition system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
10 GB
Storage
10 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboards, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Additional Notes
Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboards, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Dead Island Definitive Edition minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM). You also have to have 10 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Dead Island Definitive Edition for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM).

Dead Island Definitive Edition Linux Requirements

Dead Island Definitive Edition system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04.03, Mint 17.1, SteamOS Brewmaster (x64)
OS
Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04.03, Mint 17.1, SteamOS Brewmaster (x64)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i3 4170 or AMD Athlon X4 860K
Processor
Memory
Memory
4096 MB
Memory
8192 MB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
10 GB
Storage
10 GB

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04.03, Mint 17.1, SteamOS Brewmaster (x64). Processor should be Intel Core i3 4170 or AMD Athlon X4 860K or higher. For RAM you need 4096 MB or more. Graphics card should be GeForce GTX 460 1024 MB (or AMD equivalent) or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04.03, Mint 17.1, SteamOS Brewmaster (x64). As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD FX-8320 or equivalent. Add 8192 MB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have GeForce GTX 770 2048 MB (or AMD equivalent) graphics card.

Game Details

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Release date
31 May, 2023
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Polish, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Techland
Publishers
Deep Silver
Official website
deadisland.deepsilver.com
Support website
helpcenter.deepsilver.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Dead Island Definitive Edition?

You would be able to run Dead Island Definitive Edition on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

Can I play Dead Island Definitive Edition with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Dead Island Definitive Edition. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play Dead Island Definitive Edition with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, Dead Island Definitive Edition can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Dead Island Definitive Edition need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run Dead Island Definitive Edition on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4096 MB minimum, and 8192 MB recommended.

What processor do I need for Dead Island Definitive Edition?

Intel Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Dead Island Definitive Edition.

How many GB is Dead Island Definitive Edition?

At least 10 GB of disk space is required to install Dead Island Definitive Edition on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Dead Island Definitive Edition?

You need NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Dead Island Definitive Edition?

Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 or newer.

Does Dead Island Definitive Edition require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Dead Island Definitive Edition needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Dead Island Definitive Edition?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Dead Island Definitive Edition on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I run Dead Island Definitive Edition on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Dead Island Definitive Edition on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Dead Island Definitive Edition release date?

Dead Island Definitive Edition release date is 31 May, 2023.

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