Dead Island 2 side quests - All extra missions


Screenshot showing Dead Island 2 zombies walking down street
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April 24, 2023: Take a closer look at all of the Dead Island 2 side quests in our guide containing everything you need to know.

The Dead Island 2 side quests are great ways to get your hands on some new blueprints and weapons to stay alive on the streets of Hell-A. After several years of waiting, Dead Island 2 is finally out and there's plenty of fun to be had.

Alongside an extensive mission list, the side quests are additional objectives you can complete at any time. Fancy a break from searching for the Officer's Lockbox key? Spend a bit of time helping the residents of zombie-infested Los Angeles and uncover more about those looking to survive.

Before we take a closer look at the Dead Island 2 side quests, make sure you check out our other guides revealing how to open the Mystery Goodie Box and how to mod weapons to improve their power against undead opposition.

How many side quests are in Dead Island 2?

In total, there are 33 Dead Island 2 side quests to complete in addition to the main story missions. They're definitely worth doing if you've already finished the main story or are looking for the last few objectives to finish in order to earn 100% completion.

The best thing about side quests is that you can complete them at your own pace. Manage to find a new objective during a main mission? You can cancel the current objective and turn your attention to the side quest that often includes even more exploring and dismembering some tricky zombie opposition.

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Dead Island 2 side quest list

With plenty of side quests to complete, some of them proving more difficult than others, we've compiled a full list of additional missions available in Dead Island 2. Check it out below:

  1. Boz Makes a Bang
  2. Cremains of the Day
  3. It came from Monarch Studios
  4. #Clickbait
  5. The Rav-Ages of Caustic-X
  6. Scooped!
  7. The Death of the Party
  8. Cold Pork
  9. The Terror of Sound Stage 7
  10. Diaries of the Dead
  11. Dez and the Mother of Satan
  12. Message in a Bottle
  13. Like and Follow
  14. Going Viral
  15. The Ballad of Rikky Rex
  16. Resurrect the Rex
  17. It's Not your Fault
  18. Creature Comforts
  19. Beacon of Hope
  20. The Hero's Journey
  21. Red Tide
  22. Organ Donor
  23. Coast Guardian
  24. More Than the Badge
  25. The Art of War
  26. Lending a Hand
  27. Body Art: The Visionary
  28. Body Art: Heft
  29. Body Art: Moist
  30. Body Art: Uproar
  31. Body Art: Vigor
  32. Body Art: Dread
  33. Body Art: The Unveiling

There you have it, that's all there is to know about the Dead Island 2 side quests. For more, check out our guides showcasing our guides revealing how to heal and a closer look at the Clean and Snatch quest.

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