Dead Island 2 is a first‑person co‑op action game where players join forces to fend off swarms of zombies. While the game delivers intense multiplayer thrills, many players encountered errors during launch and when attempting to connect to others. This guide gathers all known issues and provides practical fixes that have proven effective for most users.
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Dead Island 2 system requirements
Before diving in, it helps to verify that the PC meets the minimum and recommended specs to ensure a smooth experience.
Minimum System Requirements
- operating system — Windows 10 or newer
- CPU — Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.60 GHz or AMD FX-9590 eight‑core
- RAM — 10 GB
- HDD — 70 GB of free space
- video card — Radeon RX 480 or GeForce GTX 1060
Recommended system requirements
- operating system — Windows 10 or newer
- CPU — Intel Core i9-9900K @ 3.60 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- RAM — 16 GB
- HDD — 70 GB of free space
- video card — Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Error “0x1410” – cannot join the game
The error appears for some players when trying to join a co‑op session. The developers are actively investigating, and the community has identified several reliable workarounds that restore access for many players.
Check your internet connection and restart your router
Reconnecting to the game often begins with a simple network reset. Rebooting the router and modem can clear temporary connection issues, sometimes resolving the error without further steps.
Connect via friends list
If you try to play with a friend without having them on your in‑game friends list, the error may occur. Add your friend in the game first, then attempt the connection again.
Add Dead Island 2 to Windows Firewall exceptions
The 0x1410 error can be tied to Windows Defender or firewall rules that block game files. If you’re unsure how to proceed, follow a trusted setup guide to allow Dead Island 2 through the firewall.
Update the drivers for the network card
Outdated network drivers can trigger the 0x1410 error. Updating them can fix the issue. Here’s a quick way to get it done:
- Open the Start menu and type “Device Manager”
- Expand “Network adapters” and select your adapter
- Choose “Update driver” and follow the prompts
- Restart the PC after the update finishes
Some users also find that keeping Windows components up to date helps, so regularly check for system updates.
Check game updates
New patches frequently fix small bugs and compatibility issues. The Epic Games Store can auto‑download updates, but it helps to verify manually from time to time:
- Open the Epic Games Store and go to Library
- Find Dead Island 2, click the three dots, then select Check
- Ensure auto‑update is enabled
Because the launcher occasionally crashes or resets settings, periodic checks are a good habit.
Check the status of Dead Island 2 servers
On launch day, server issues were reported. If you cannot connect to a friend, the problem may lie with the server. Following official developer updates on social channels is a reliable way to stay informed about current server status.
Dead Island 2 crashes without errors, freezes, hangs and won’t load?
If crashes or freezes persist, start by confirming the PC meets the minimum requirements. If problems continue during loading or cutscenes, try these steps, which address common bottlenecks and compatibility gaps.
Update your video card drivers
Dead Island 2 uses modern graphics technology, so updated GPU drivers are essential. Install the latest releases for your card to improve stability and performance:
- Nvidia graphics cards — follow the official Nvidia link to update
- AMD graphics cards — update from the AMD driver page
Update Microsoft Visual C++
Most modern PC games rely on Microsoft Visual C++ libraries. Ensure you have the current versions installed from Microsoft’s official site.
Update DirectX
Grab the latest DirectX package from the official Microsoft source to ensure code paths used by the game are supported.
Enable the paging file
Low available RAM can cause stutters or crashes. Enabling a paging file provides a safety net for memory management during heavy loads. Guidance is available in dedicated setup articles.
The best graphics settings for weak, medium and strong PCs
This section outlines sensible graphics presets for varying hardware, balancing frame rate and visual fidelity for a smoother experience.
Graphics settings for weak PCs
- Screen resolution — 1920×1080
- Window mode — Full screen
- Vertical sync — Off
- Max frame rate — 60
- Field of view — 75
- Motion blur — 50
- Aim assist — Off
- View distance — Medium
- Post‑processing — Low
- Shadows — Medium
- Textures — High
- Effects — Medium
- Foliage detail — Medium
- SSAO — Medium
- Indirect shadows — Low
- Screen Space Reflections — Low
- Shadow quality — Medium
- AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 — Off
- AMD FidelityFX variable shader — Off
Graphics settings for mid-sized PCs
- Screen resolution — 1920×1080
- Window mode — Full screen
- Vertical sync — Off
- Max frame rate — 90
- Field of view — 100
- Motion blur — 50
- Aim assist — Off
- View distance — Medium
- Post‑processing — Medium
- Shadows — Medium
- Textures — High
- Effects — Medium
- Foliage detail — High
- SSAO — Medium
- Indirect shadows — Medium
- Screen Space Reflections — Medium
- Shadow quality — Medium
- AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 — Off
- AMD FidelityFX variable shader — On
Graphics settings for powerful PCs
- Screen resolution — 1920×1080
- Window mode — Full screen
- Vertical sync — Off
- Max frame rate — 120
- Field of view — 100
- Motion blur — 50
- Aim assist — Off
- View distance — High
- Post‑processing — High
- Shadows — High
- Textures — High
- Effects — High
- Foliage detail — High
- SSAO — High
- Indirect shadows — High
- Screen Space Reflections — High
- Shadow quality — High
- AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 — On
- AMD FidelityFX variable shader — On