The bloodiest zombie game of the year is going for almost half price this Cyber Monday

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It was a long time in the making, but 2023 finally provided us with the opportunity to hack and slash our way through the zombies of Los Angeles, and the Dead Island 2 HELL-A edition is the best way to experience that in full. This Cyber Monday gaming deal is one that has particularly stood out for me, as not only is Dead Island 2 an absolute blast to play, either solo or with some co-op buddies, but also the physical items that come with this special edition are really cool and I definitely want to add them to my collection.

During Black Friday, it was on sale for $50 less than its retail price, so the Dead Island 2 HELL-A edition was only $49.99 at Amazon. Annoyingly, that offer has now gone out of stock, but it's still available at Best Buy for just $58.99 this Cyber Monday, which isn't far off. This bumper version of Deep Silver's gore-soaked zombie slasher came out earlier this year at closer to the $100 mark, so it's more than affordable now that a particular juicy Cyber Monday deal has carved that price point almost straight down the middle. Expect numerous goodies on top of a hard-copy disc (complete with a steel book) when you take advantage of this super sweet PS5 Cyber Monday deal. There are also PS4 and Xbox Series X options available, but we're only seeing the PS5 version specifically being hit with the tastiest discounts at this time.

This Dead Island 2 Cyber Monday deal is one specifically for our US readers and shoppers out there, so those in other regions should check below for more Cyber Monday bargains closer to home. I consider it one of the best zombie games in recent years, so let me walk you through what makes it such a solid buy – either for yourself or as a grisly gift for the horror enthusiasts in your life.

Dead Island 2 HELL-A edition | $99.99 $58.99 at Best Buy Save $41 -

Dead Island 2 HELL-A edition | $99.99 $58.99 at Best Buy
Save $41 - If you've been holding off buying Dead Island 2, now's your time to strike. The original 50% Black Friday discount has gone out of stock, so Best Buy's Cyber Monday option is your next best bet. This is still close to that record low price for the special edition box set, bagging you the game as well as a host of cool collector items, all for little more than standard edition.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a fan of the original game
✅ You want all the extra merch you can get
✅ You've got a co-op partner

Don't buy it if: 

❌ Gore isn't your thing 

Price Check (PS5 ver): Walmart $109.71 | Amazon OOS

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Should you buy the Dead Island 2 HELL-A edition?

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Whether or not you swoop on this Dead Island 2 Cyber Monday deal should be down to two things: your passion for zombies (the gorier the better), and your passion for unique collector's edition items. Even if you already picked up Dead Island 2's digital version, the HELL-A edition is hard to pass up. The box includes a map of LA, six tarot cards as seen in the game, pin badges, an iron-on patch for your battle jacket, and in-game goodies to redeem as well.

If you have yet to experience Dead Island 2 and are wondering if the game would be up your street, the best comparison I can make is to Dying Light 2 and its predecessor. This is a first-person melee hack n' slash action epic, featuring inventive makeshift weapons to sizzle, slice, and literally melt the gnashing hordes of undead. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely for anyone who just wants to let loose with an acid-powered machete in tow.

According to our Dead Island 2 review, the game "takes some simple ideas and works them to perfection in a well-made and fun game. It's a one-note thrill but does well to make that note absolutely sing. It's a game of simple pleasures, then, but one that does well to maximize what it does with it." That's because you'll be spending a lot of the time beating zombies to a bloody pulp with melee weapons, with a bunch of guns added in as the story progresses if you want to try your hand at undead sniping. Sound good? Sounds like you know what to pick up this Cyber Monday, then.

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Jasmine Gould-Wilson
Jasmine Gould-Wilson
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Jasmine is a Senior Staff Writer at GamesRadar+. Raised in Hong Kong and having graduated with an English Literature degree from Queen Mary, University of London, she began her journalism career as a freelancer with TheGamer and TechRadar Gaming before joining GR+ full-time in 2023. She now focuses predominantly on features content for GamesRadar+, attending game previews, and key international conferences such as Gamescom and Digital Dragons in between regular interviews, opinion pieces, and the occasional stint with the news or guides teams. In her spare time, you'll likely find Jasmine challenging her friends to a Resident Evil 2 speedrun, purchasing another book she's unlikely to read, or complaining about the weather.

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