Dead Island 2: Can you change the time of day? Dead Island 2 guide, tips
Killing zombies never gets boring, but some people would like to be able to fight them in the sunshine, while others may want to fight them in total darkness. Our guide answers whether it is possible to change the time of day, and if so, how it can be done.
Last update: 20 April 2023
On this page of our Dead Island 2 guide, we show whether the option to change the time of day is available in the game, and if it is, how to do it. Moreover, you learn whether changing the time of day affect the gameplay in any way.
How to change the time of day?
Yes, in Dead Island 2, you can change the time of day. However, it should be mentioned that the game doesn't have a day-night cycle i.e. the time of day doesn''t change on its own. To be able to change the time of day, you first need to unlock fast travel (to learn how to do it, visit Is there Fast Travel? page of the guide. When on the fast travel map, teleport to any chosen LA district.
Once you've chosen your destination, you can decide whether you want to appear at the location during the day or night, and then confirm your choice.
Does the current time of day matters?
In case of Dead Island 2, the time of day doesn't affect gameplay much. This is mainly a marginal aesthetic change. Although, when searching for collectibles, at night they are more visible, as they are lit in white. This makes them easy to spot, much more than in case of daytime.