As for Microsoft, it seems that they’re prioritizing the ‘Day One’ spots for their major exclusive titles like Redfall and Starfield. While putting Dead Island 2 would certainly help spread word of mouth and get more eyes on the game, it would ultimately be bad for business.

This isn’t too much of a shocker given that anticipation for Dead Island 2 is through the roof and the game is set to be a major seller at launch. There are no plans for Dead Island 2 to be on the service at launch, if you’re playing on Xbox then you’ll have to buy the game from the Microsoft Store. The game is set to have a massive launch on April 21 but if you’re playing on Xbox you may be wondering if Microsoft has managed to secure Dead Island 2 for Game Pass. A roster of six slayers is available to battle the hordes in a campaign that players can tackle either alone or in teams. Much like the original game, players will have to fight to survive against legions of the undead in the desolate remains of Los Angeles. Could Dead Island 2 join the ranks of Xbox Game Pass? The game is perhaps one of the most anticipated titles of the year and is almost a decade in the making.

Dead island 2 trailer 2017