Before applying a translation patch, you must convert your Dead Island copy into a format that allows file modification.

Translating a game like Dead Island involves modifying the game's internal asset files to replace English text with another language (typically Portuguese, as often sought by the community). Because the Xbox 360 uses proprietary formats, you must first extract the game files to access the text strings.

: Once extracted, you will see a default.xex file in the root directory. This file is the main executable that launches the game on modded consoles. 2. Applying the Translation Patch

: Use a FAT32-formatted USB drive or FTP to move the folder containing the default.xex to your console's hard drive.