Dying Light 2developer Techland has always listened to its community. When they wanted the nighttime experience to feel more intense like in the first game, Techland made it scarier. When the community wanted parkour improvements, the team made it more physical. And when the community wanted combat to be more visceral, Techland made it all the more brutal.Dying Light 2’s direction has always been community-driven, but perhaps nothing proves that more than the upcoming February 22 release ofDying Light 2 Stay Human - Reloaded Editionalongside the game’spromised Firearms Update.
As many fans know,Dying Light 2was designed as a game with only melee weapons in mind. It didn’t take long for the community to voice its desire for firearms, however, and Techland would confirm that it was working on this addition thereafter. As described by franchise director Tymon Smektala, it was quite a challenge in terms of worldbuilding because firearms were effectively removed from the game world, and it meant this update needed a narrative direction, not just a gameplay one. The wait seems like it’ll be worth it, however.
Players will be able to check out everything in the Firearms Update when it drops alongside theDying Light 2 Stay Human - Reloaded Editionon February 22. This new edition includes all the new content made to the game thus far, includingDying Light 2’s Bloody Ties DLC, and includes the Firearms Update as well. The full extent of the Firearms Update remains to be seen, but as fans can see in the video, there appears to be a shotgun, a rifle, and an SMG at least. Smektala also states that the team will continue to refine the Firearms Update as needed, reiterating the studio’s commitment to its community.
That’s not all, though. This update brings in a lot of new content for solo and co-op players, as well as a few surprises for fans ofDying Light 1. The update also improves visuals like vegetation, skyboxes, and zombie faces, and combined with everything else yet to be revealed, Smektala describes this update as the biggest yet for the game. Because of this, Smektala also confirmed a delay forDying Light 2’s Nightmare modeand Tower Raids so Techland can continue to refine these features. Notably, Techland sees this update as a celebration ofDying Light 2’s second anniversary, and fans should keep an eye on the Pilgrim Outpost for these celebrations as well.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Reloaded Edition
Ultimately, fans should be sure to mark their calendars for February 22. The new content is more than enough to justify coming back to the game, and for those who have put it off,Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Reloaded Editionwill stand ready to introduce them into theworld of Villedor, guns in hand.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
WHERE TO PLAY
It’s been 20 years since the events of the original game. The virus won, and humanity is slowly dying. You play as Aiden Caldwell, a wandering Pilgrim who delivers goods, brings news, and connects the few remaining survivor settlements in barren lands devastated by the zombie virus. However, your true goal is to find your little sister Mia, who you left behind as a kid to escape Dr. Waltz’s torturous experiments. Haunted by the past, you eventually make the decision to confront it when you learn that Mia may still be alive in Villedor — the last city standing on Earth.You quickly find yourself in a settlement torn by conflict. You’ll need to engage in creative and gory combat, so hone your skills to defeat hordes of zombies and make allies. Roam the city, free run across Villedor’s buildings and rooftops in search of loot in remote areas, and be wary of the night. With every sunset, monsters take control of the streets.
