The free giveaway of Dead Island 2 begins as part of the Epic Games Store mega sale

Epic Games Store's Mega Sale sees Dead Island 2 as a free giveaway alongside up to 75% discounts on select games.

: The Epic Games Store Mega Sale is offering Dead Island 2 for free, a significant highlight since it is typically priced at $50. The sale, lasting until June 12, includes up to 75% off on various titles and a 20% increase in Epic Rewards. Beyond just games, free DLC for titles like Fall Guys and Rocket League are also available. The development history of Dead Island 2 involved shifts between multiple developers, currently resting with Dambuster Studios under Deep Silver.

As part of the Epic Games Store’s ongoing Mega Sale, Dead Island 2 is available for free from May 15 to May 22, 2025. This marks the first time the game is being offered as a giveaway on the platform. Users can simply log into their Epic Games account and claim the game during this period. Once added to the library, it’s permanently owned.

Dead Island 2 is a first-person action RPG set in a zombie-infested version of Los Angeles. The game is known for its detailed dismemberment system, allowing players to creatively eliminate the undead. It also supports cooperative play for up to three players, both in the campaign and in horde-style modes.

Originally released in April 2023, the game received generally positive reviews, maintaining a Metacritic score of 75. As of early 2025, it has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, cementing its place as a successful revival of the franchise.

Alongside Dead Island 2, Epic is also giving away Happy Game, a psychological horror point-and-click title, during the same promotional window. These games are part of Epic’s mystery game event, which will continue to reveal new free titles weekly.

This generous giveaway is part of Epic’s broader strategy to attract more users to its platform, providing high-value games at no cost and building long-term engagement with its storefront.

Sources: Epic Games Store, TechSpot, NewsX, Neowin

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