Dead Island 2 is a bloody zombie action game with a linear storyline and no open world, in which players explore various locations. These areas can be huge and often require revisiting for valuable resources or weapons. Walking can be tiring, but the game has a fast travel system. In this guide, we will explain how to use this feature in Dead Island 2 and its peculiarities.
Although the fast travel system in Dead Island 2 is not necessary for completion, it is an extremely useful opportunity to save a significant amount of time that can be used for more important purposes. With it, players can instantly move between different locations from the very beginning of the game. However, figuring out how it works can be challenging, as the game does not provide players with a clear understanding of the principles behind the fast travel system. Below, we will explain more about its capabilities in Dead Island 2.
How Fast Travel Works in Dead Island 2
At the beginning of the game, all players have the ability to use the map to track activities in each area and see the layout of all regions of Los Angeles. However, the fast travel function will only be available later during the completion of the main quest "Red Mist".
To use the fast travel feature in Dead Island 2, you need to use the red maps that are located in safe zones and survivor shelters throughout the game world. They are often located near workbenches and weapon lockers.
To activate fast travel, you need to approach the map and interact with it, then select the desired area and time of day. The map also displays information about progress and explored areas, as well as additional quests, search quests, and points of interest.
Locations for fast travel
In Dead Island 2, there is at least one fast travel point in each area, but there may be more in some locations. To unlock new points, you need to reach a safe zone with a travel map. However, interacting with the map is not mandatory.
Here is a complete list of fast travel locations, most of which will become available during the course of the main story missions. However, there are a few points that can only be found by exploring the area, so they may be missed by players who are focused on the main storyline.
Bel-Air (Emma Jaunt's Mansion)
Players will first encounter the fast travel map in Emma Jaunt's mansion. It can be found on the dining table, opposite the workbench and weapon storage box.
Beverly Hills
The next map that players will encounter on their journey is the fast travel map in Beverly Hills. It is located on the right wall in Roxana's house, which you will visit as part of the story missions. The map is very noticeable and easy to spot upon entering the house.
Halperin Hotel
Inside the Halperin Hotel, you can find the fast travel map, which is located on the wall in the janitor's office. To find it, you need to go through the long corridor on the first floor and take the elevator at the end.
Monarch Studios
This fast travel map is located at the far end of the area (relative to the place where you initially entered from Beverly Hills) behind the green screen.
Brentwood Sewer - two fast travel points
In the Brentwood Sewers, players will quickly come across the first fast travel point, which can be found shortly after meeting Patton. Patton is an eccentric character who has isolated himself from the outside world and conducts strange experiments with zombies.
The second fast travel point can be found closer to the end of the sewer area, which players can access after traversing a very dangerous area full of zombies. Access to this point will only be granted in the second half of the game.
Venice Beach - 2 fast travel points
As soon as the players exit the sewer and arrive at Venice Beach, they will be able to discover the first fast travel point. The nearby Blue Crab grill bar and the allies inside will become a place where players will often return, as many quests begin here.
The second fast travel point is located in the Venice Beach Tower, in the military zone on the beach. To get here, players will have to fight through a large number of zombies. The map is located at the top of the tower in the center of the military complex. However, players can skip this point, as visiting it is not necessary to complete the game.
Ocean Avenue
At the Serling Hotel, the fast travel point is located on the top level of the shopping center inside the building. Here, players will meet Dr. Reid, and this place plays an important role in the game's story.
Pier
At the pier, the fast travel point is located in the headquarters of the rescuers, located near the Santa Monica pier. To activate this point, players need to go to the top floor of the headquarters, where the travel map is located.
Metro
The first fast travel point in the Metro is located deep within the tunnels of Southern California's metro system, where players will face numerous dangers, such as tough zombies. However, the area around this fast travel point may be useful for farming.
Hollywood Boulevard
The second fast travel point is only available at the end of the game, and players will be able to quickly teleport here, but will not be able to explore the area before this point. They will only be able to explore the zone that is located after the Clinic.
