PlayStation Plus Officially Adds 9/10 Open-World Zombie RPG To Library

Published Oct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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Imagine Los Angeles has a zombie problem, and you’re getting a chance to clean it up. Well, that’s exactly what one new PlayStation Plus game has to offer to subscribers for the upcoming month.

Dead Island 2, the bloody first-person action RPG from Dambuster Studios, is joining Sony’s November 2026 monthly games lineup alongside two other titles. The lineup was announced on October 28, confirming that subscribers can claim the game from November 3 to November 30. The release is available for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, giving players on either console a reason to revisit the zombie-infested streets of Los Angeles—imaginary, of course.

Dead Island 2 Brings Bloody Combat To PlayStation Plus

Originally released in April 2023, Dead Island 2 puts players in a quarantined version of Los Angeles, where a deadly outbreak has turned much of the population into flesh-hungry zombies. Players take control of one of six playable characters, each with their own abilities, and fight to survive while uncovering the truth behind the outbreak.

The setting takes players through recognizable locations, from the wealthy neighborhoods of Beverly Hills to the beachfront attractions of Venice Beach. Instead of offering one enormous map, the game divides its version of Los Angeles into distinct areas filled with side quests, locked rooms, hidden supplies, and hostile undead.

Combat is, of course, the main attraction in Dead Island 2. Players can pick up an assortment of melee weapons, modify equipment at workbenches, and experiment with different ways to eliminate enemies. A sledgehammer can deliver crushing blows, while weapon modifications introduce effects such as electricity and fire. The game’s detailed damage system also makes encounters particularly graphic, with zombies reacting differently depending on the weapons and damage types used against them. Players who prefer company can team up with up to two others in online co-op, and those who would rather tackle the outbreak alone can play the campaign solo.

Dead Island 2’s reception suggests that its appeal depends on what players want from a zombie RPG. Critics and the player base mainly praised its combat, visual detail, and exploration, but many might bring up its forgettable story and uneven gunplay as the obvious negatives. Overall, if you can ignore the bit where missions may seem a bit repetitive, you’d definitely enjoy playing Dead Island 2. It’s the perfect experience for gamers looking to experiment with weapons and fight hordes of enemies instead of seeking a deeply layered role-playing experience.

How To Claim Dead Island 2 On PlayStation Plus

Besides Dead Island 2, the November PlayStation Plus monthly lineup also includes Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered and Monster Train 2. All three games will be available to claim from November 3 through November 30, according to Sony's announcement. As with other monthly games, subscribers need to add Dead Island 2 to their library during the window. Once claimed, it remains playable as long as their PlayStation Plus subscription is active.

For anyone who missed the game at launch, PlayStation Plus’ November lineup offers a convenient opportunity to see whether Dead Island 2’s weapon-focused combat and grisly take on Los Angeles make for a worthwhile zombie-slaying adventure.

PlayStation Plus is a subscription service from Sony that gives players access to additional PlayStation features for subscribers, such as full online game access, free games, and exclusive discounts. The program was initially released in 2010 with the PlayStation 3 and since has grown to be a larger platform for the brand, allowing Sony to extend the service to include game streaming via console or apps from different providers.