- Estimated Trophy Difficulty: 3/10
- Approximate Platinum Time: 25 Hours
- Offline Trophies: 42 (3, 9, 30)
- Online Trophies: 4 (1, 2 Survival Skills (PlayStation Plus Required)
- Total Trophies: 46 (1, 10, 32)
- Missable Trophies: None, all trophies are obtainable post-story in free roam.
- Glitched Trophies: Potentially Max Headroom (Level 30 trophy may not unlock for all players, backup save recommended).
- Difficulty Affects Trophies?: No difficulty settings are available, same difficulty for all.
- Minimum Playthroughs: 1
- PS4/PS5 Autopop & Save Transfer: Yes, PS4 to PS5 Save Transfer with Autopop for all trophies (including Platinum) on Patch 1.03+.
- PS4/PS5 Crossbuy: Yes
- Free-Roam / Level Select After Story: Yes, fast travel unlocks mid-story, full post-story free roam available.
- Manual Saves Supported: No, Autosave only.
- Release Date: April 21, 2023
Introduction to the Dead Island 2 Trophy Guide
Welcome to the ultimate Dead Island 2 Trophy Guide, your comprehensive roadmap to achieving the Platinum trophy in the sun-soaked, zombie-infested streets of Hell-A. This guide is designed to provide you with a clear, step-by-step path to unlock every trophy in Dead Island 2, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey to platinum. Whether you’re a seasoned trophy hunter or new to the world of PlayStation achievements, this guide will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and strategies to conquer Dead Island 2’s trophy list.
Dead Island 2 offers a relatively straightforward platinum experience. Most trophies unlock naturally as you progress through the main story, side quests, and exploration of Los Angeles. Unlike some games with demanding difficulty settings or missable objectives, Dead Island 2 allows for a relaxed and enjoyable trophy hunting experience. This trophy guide will walk you through the optimal order to tackle in-game tasks, ensuring you don’t miss any opportunities and efficiently unlock all achievements. Get ready to dive into the chaos of Hell-A and emerge a Platinum trophy winner!
Step-by-Step Roadmap to Platinum
This Dead Island 2 trophy guide is structured to guide you through the game in the most efficient way possible to obtain the platinum trophy. Follow these steps to ensure you unlock every achievement with minimal hassle.
Step 1: Complete the Main Story Campaign
Your initial focus should be on completing the main story of Dead Island 2. This consists of 24 main quests that will take you through the various districts of Los Angeles. Playing through the story naturally introduces you to game mechanics, zombie types, and key locations.
Caption: Engage in intense zombie combat as you progress through the main story of Dead Island 2.
While progressing through the main quests, it’s beneficial to tackle any available side quests to gain extra experience and stay appropriately leveled for the challenges ahead. Staying close to the recommended level for each quest ensures a smoother gameplay experience. If you find yourself under-leveled (2-3 levels below), the game can become considerably more challenging. Conversely, playing at or above the recommended level makes encounters manageable. The character you choose at the beginning does not impact trophy acquisition or game difficulty, as there are no difficulty settings to adjust.
Side quests and challenges unlock progressively as you advance through the story. Don’t worry about completing everything immediately. Fast travel becomes available after Main Quest #14: The Red Mist, allowing you to revisit areas and complete any remaining tasks post-story. Many challenges will not begin tracking until later in the game, such as Blueprint Challenges which activate after Main Quest #15: The Giant-Slayer. This is normal progression and not a glitch.
During your playthrough, make it a habit to eliminate uniquely named zombies. These special zombies drop keys that are essential for opening Lockboxes, which are needed for the Jumbo Keyring trophy. Remember, all other collectible trophies related to journals and skill cards will unlock automatically through quest progression, eliminating the need for extensive open-world searching.
Step 2: Tackle All Side Quests
Once you have completed the main story, your next step is to complete all 33 side quests. These side quests are crucial for unlocking several trophies and will also contribute to reaching Level 30 and completing the 40 Non-Story Quests needed for trophies. Even if some side quests don’t directly reward trophies, they are often prerequisites for unlocking trophy-related quests and Lost & Found quests.
Caption: Explore Hell-A and engage in numerous side quests to enhance your gameplay experience and unlock trophies.
Refer to comprehensive guides like the “Dead Island 2 All 33 Side Quests” guide (link in original article) for detailed walkthroughs and locations of each side quest. Completing these quests will not only advance your trophy progress but also enrich your understanding of the game world and its characters.
Step 3: Complete Lost & Found Quests
After finishing all side quests, you will unlock access to all Lost & Found Quests. These are divided into 6 Lost Weapon Quests and 9 Missing Persons Quests, totaling 15 quests. Completing these is necessary for specific trophies related to Lost & Found quests and contributes towards your overall quest completion count.
Caption: Engage with NPCs and unravel mysteries in Lost & Found quests to discover unique rewards and trophies.
Consult the “Dead Island 2 All 15 Lost and Found Quests” guide (link in original article) for step-by-step instructions on completing these quests. These quests often involve more intricate exploration and puzzle-solving compared to side quests, adding variety to your trophy hunting journey.
Step 4: Challenges and Miscellaneous Trophy Cleanup
With all quests completed, the final phase of your platinum journey involves tackling challenges and cleaning up any remaining miscellaneous trophies. Challenges are accessed through the Touchpad menu under the “Challenges” tab. For trophy purposes, you only need to complete the first tier of each challenge (indicated by a single white checkmark). Many of these challenges will likely be completed naturally through your story and quest progression.
Caption: Navigate the Challenges menu to track your progress and complete various in-game feats for trophies.
One notable challenge is amassing $1,000,000 for the “Hollywood Rich List” Survival Challenge. This challenge tracks cumulative earnings, not the amount you currently hold. A quick method to farm cash is to buy and resell weapons from merchants. Purchase all weapons from a vendor, then immediately sell them back. Travel to another merchant and repeat this process. Reselling weapons counts towards the challenge total. If you run low on funds, open Lockboxes or defeat Apex Variants for high-value purple-rarity weapons, which sell for around $10,000 at Level 30.
Other miscellaneous trophies you might need to focus on include:
- Hitting a zombie with a 35-meter weapon throw ( Donk!)
- Defeating a Mutator before it transforms ( Not Even My Final Form)
- Completing the 2 co-op related trophies ( Slayer Squad, I Am the Resurrection)
- Opening 10 Lockboxes ( Jumbo Keyring)
These tasks can be efficiently completed post-game using fast travel and by revisiting areas known for specific zombie types or collectibles.
Dead Island 2 Trophy Guide and Detailed Trophy List
Below is a detailed list of all Dead Island 2 trophies, including descriptions and tips on how to unlock them. This section of the dead island 2 trophy guide provides in-depth information to help you understand each trophy requirement.
| Trophy Icon | Trophy Name | Description | Trophy Type | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Do You Voodoo? | Collect every Dead Island 2 trophy! | Platinum | Earn all other trophies to unlock this platinum trophy. | |
| Welcome To Hell-A | Survive a plane crash, get bitten, and create your first Zombie-Free Zone. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 3: Bel-Air Brawl. | |
| Hotel California | Fight through the Halperin Hotel to make contact with the authorities. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 4: Call the Cavalry. | |
| Personal Assistant | Personally Assisted Track down Michael and rescue him from the Terror at Monarch Studios. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 9: Michael Anders And the Holy Grail. | |
| Git Gutte! | Join forces with Sam B and get your hands on some firepower. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 10: Justifiable Zombicide. | |
| Friends Like These | Encounter a mysterious… benefactor? Well, that’s what she’d call herself, anyway. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 14: The Red Mist. | |
| Dr. Reed, I Presume? | Survive the many perils of Venice Beach and meet Dr. Reed at the Serling Hotel. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 17: The Final Gauntlet. | |
| But Doctor, I Am Butcho | Slay a killer clown and get your blood sample back to Dr. Reed. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 20: Boardwalking Dead. | |
| Can’t Handle the Truth | Learn the truth about what you are as dark secrets are revealed. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 21: The Search for Truth. | |
| Like Riding a Bike | Find Patton and convince him to fly you out of Hell-A. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 22: Rage Quit. | |
| A Patton Emerges | Survive the Metro system and get to Hollywood Boulevard. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Main Quest 23: The End of the Line. | |
| Make it So | Help Sarah and Sebastian light a beacon of hope. | Bronze | Reward for completing Side Quest: Beacon of Hope. Available post-story in Hollywood Boulevard. | |
| Our True Nature | Give up your chance to be human again. | Silver | Story-related, cannot be missed. Reward for beating the Main Story, unlocks after Main Quest 24: Hollywood Ending. | |
| Gore Horse | Help an artist to complete their greatest (and grisliest) piece of art. | Bronze | Reward for completing Francesca’s Side Questline (7 Quests in Beverly Hills), starts appearing after Main Quest #15. | |
| Go, Bobcats! | Reunite all the VCLA Bobcats. | Bronze | Reward for completing 2 side quests related to VCLA Bobcats. | |
| Internet Famous | Complete Amanda’s Clickbait quests. You won’t believe what happens next! | Bronze | Reward for completing 3 side quests for Amanda, second and third quest available post-story. | |
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| LA Influential | Complete 40 non-Story Quests. | Gold | Complete 40 out of 48 available non-story quests (33 Side Quests, 15 Lost and Found Quests). Track progress in Title Screen. | |
| Ooh, Shiny! | Find your first Legendary Weapon. | Bronze | Automatically obtained from main story completion or Lost & Found Quests. Legendary weapons are orange. | |
| Zombologist | Unlock every zombie type in the Zompedia. | Bronze | Kill each of the 31 zombie types (20 Common & 11 Apex) at least once. Track in Touchpad > Collectibles > Zompedia. | |
| On Safari | Complete the first tier of every Zombie Challenge. | Silver | Complete Tier 1 of all Zombie Challenges. See Challenges Guide (link in original article). | |
| Variety is the Spice of Death | Complete the first tier of every Weapon Challenge. | Silver | Complete Tier 1 of all Weapon Challenges. See Challenges Guide (link in original article). | |
| Zombicidal Maniac | Complete the first tier of every Combat Challenge. | Silver | Complete Tier 1 of all Combat Challenges. See Challenges Guide (link in original article). | |
| Survival Skills | Complete the first tier of every Survivor Challenge. | Silver | Complete Tier 1 of all Survivor Challenges. See Challenges Guide (link in original article). | |
| Smorgasbord | Complete the first tier of every Exploration Challenge. | Silver | Complete Tier 1 of all Exploration Challenges. See Challenges Guide (link in original article). | |
| Sharpest Tool in the Box | Complete 5 Lost & Found Weapon Quests. | Silver | Complete 5 out of 6 Lost & Found Weapon Quests. See Lost Weapon Quests Guide (link in original article). | |
| Sole Survivor | Complete 9 Lost & Found Missing Person Quests. | Silver | Complete all 9 Lost & Found Missing Person Quests. See Missing Persons Quests Guide (link in original article). | |
| Jumbo Keyring | Unlock 10 Lockboxes. | Gold | Open 10 Lockboxes using keys dropped by uniquely named zombies. Lockboxes marked by white safe icons on map. | |
| Bookworm | Collect 50 Journals. | Bronze | Automatic trophy from quests. 112 journals are automatically obtained from quests, no need to search for open-world journals. | |
| Stacking the Deck | Collect 30 Skill Cards. | Bronze | Automatic trophy from quests and leveling up. Enough skill cards are obtained through normal progression. | |
| Humanity Distilled | Equip your first Numen Skill Card. | Bronze | Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocks during Main Quest 21: The Search for Truth. | |
| Max Headroom | Reach level 30. | Gold | Reach the maximum level 30. Achieved naturally by completing all quests. Potential glitch, backup save at Level 29 recommended. | |
| Down with the Sickness | Reach the highest tier of Autophage infection by equipping Autophage Skills. | Bronze | Equip 3 Autophage Skill Cards (skull icon) after Main Quest #21. | |
| Anger Management | Slay 50 zombies with Fury Attacks. | Bronze | Activate Fury Mode ( + ) and kill 50 zombies. Unlocks during Main Quest 14. | |
| This is My Weapon | Fully upgrade a Superior weapon and customize it with a mod or perk in every slot. | Bronze | Upgrade a purple “Superior” weapon at a workbench with mods in all slots. Superior weapons appear frequently at Level 20+. | |
| Not Even My Final Form | Slay a Mutator before it transforms. | Bronze | Kill a Mutator (naked upper body, brown cargo pants) before it transforms into its apex form. Mutator Hotspots available post-story. | |
| Hazardous Materials | Slay 100 Zombies using Caustic, Fire, or Shock damage. | Bronze | Kill 100 zombies using elemental damage types: Caustic (acid), Fire, or Shock (electricity). Use elemental weapons, curveballs, or environmental hazards. | |
| Break a Leg | Maim 100 limbs. | Bronze | Sever 100 limbs (arms, legs) from zombies using sharp weapons or curveballs like Shurikens. | |
| Slayer Squad | Complete any 5 quests in co-op. | Bronze (Online) | Complete 5 quests in online co-op mode. Can be any quest type (Main, Side, Lost & Found). Crossplay available between PS4 and PS5. | |
| I Am the Resurrection | Revive other Slayers 5 times. | Bronze (Online) | Revive co-op partners 5 times in online co-op mode. Crossplay available between PS4 and PS5. | |
| Coup de Grâce | Slay 25 zombies using finishing moves. | Bronze | Perform finishing moves (stomp prompts with ) on downed zombies 25 times. | |
| Perks of the Job | Complete 5 Blueprint Challenges. | Bronze | Complete Tier 1 of 5 Blueprint Challenges. See Challenges Guide (link in original article). | |
| Donk! | Throw a melee weapon and hit a zombie 35+ meters away. | Bronze | Throw a melee weapon and hit a zombie from 35+ meters. Use light weapons, aim high to compensate for drop. Bel-Air Headquarters area is a good spot. | |
| Apex Predator | Knock down 10 Apex Variants. | Bronze | Defeat 10 Apex Variants (out of 11 total types). Apex Variants are stronger zombie types with unique abilities. | |
| I Got a Zombie Army and You Can’t Harm Me | Perform 25 perfect defensive moves. | Bronze | Perform 25 perfect dodges by dodging () just before a zombie attack hits. |
DLC Trophy Guides:
- DLC #1: Haus Trophy Guide
- DLC #2: SoLA Trophy Guide
Special Thanks / Credits:
Massive thanks to the following people for sending tips:
Hinsusta – Help with Co-Op Trophies and Lost & Found quests
HardyBoy, Ashbo – Side Quest Walkthroughs
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