The Disastrous Launch of Dead Island 2: My Thoughts on the Timed Epic Games Exclusive

TLDRAfter waiting for almost a decade, Dead Island 2 is finally releasing, but as a timed exclusive on Epic Games. As a PC gamer who prefers Steam, I'm disappointed and considering skipping the game. The Epic Games launcher lacks features and doesn't compare to Steam. It's frustrating to have my game library split across multiple launchers.

Key insights

💔Dead Island 2 has faced a long and troubled development journey, with multiple delays and a change in developers.

🚀Despite the game's troubled development, I am still excited to play Dead Island 2 due to my personal nostalgia and love for the first game.

🎮The game has received mixed reviews, with a Metacritic score of around 75. However, I believe that scores in this range usually indicate a mediocre game.

🔥One of the main reasons why I prefer Steam over Epic Games is the additional features and community aspects that Steam offers.

💡Epic Games should focus on improving their launcher and adding valuable features if they want to compete with Steam effectively.

Q&A

Why is Dead Island 2 releasing as a timed exclusive on Epic Games?

—The developers, who previously worked on the original Dead Island games, have signed an agreement with Epic Games for exclusivity.

Will Dead Island 2 eventually release on Steam?

—Yes, Dead Island 2 will eventually be released on Steam, but it's expected to be a year or so after the initial release on Epic Games.

What are some advantages of using Steam as a PC gamer?

—Steam offers a variety of features like VR support, guides, profile customization, discussion forums, friends invite system, community market, and achievement tracking.

Why do game developers choose to release on multiple platforms and launchers?

—Game developers release on multiple platforms and launchers to reach a wider audience and maximize their potential customer base.

What are the main differences between Epic Games and Steam?

—Epic Games lacks many features that are available on Steam, such as a shopping cart, custom profile pictures, and a user-friendly interface.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I've been waiting for Dead Island 2 for almost a decade, and it's finally releasing.

02:50I prefer Steam over Epic Games because of the additional features and community aspects.

05:18The Epic Games launcher is slow and lacks many basic features that Steam offers.

08:43I believe that Dead Island 2's reviews and scores indicate a mediocre game.

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