Dying Light 2 Stay Human looks to be taking the things fans loved about the first game and cranking them up to a new level. The original Dying Light took many by surprise when it released in 2015. Its melee combat, first-person parkour, and day-night cycle made fighting its zombie hordes far more interesting than most generic shooters involving the undead. Arriving almost seven years later, Dying Light 2 adds a lot to that winning formula.
First revealed at E3 2018, details about Dying Light 2 have been slim until recently, when the game finally received an official release date after a lengthy delay. Fan-favorite features from the first game are set to return, but these are being expanded upon in many ways. Narrative looks to be a much bigger focus for Dying Light 2 as well, and the choices players make will have a big impact on the game's world.
From an expanded set of parkour moves to its story, setting, and release date, here's everything known about Dying Light 2 ahead of its holiday 2021 launch.
Dying Light 2 - Release Date
Originally set to be released in spring 2020, a January 2020 announcement saw Dying Light 2's lead writer, Pawel Selinger, about six months later - had a role to play in its extended delay. The game was still slated to release in 2020 following its delay out of spring 2020, but it now has a new, official release date: December 7, 2021. It will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Dying Light 2 - Gameplay
A May 2021 twice as many parkour moves as the original, with players able to use pipes as pole vaults, slide under tables, and more. Melee weapon crafting is key when it comes to taking down zombie threats, and Dying Light 2 has 50 new crafting combos for various melee weapons. Players will also be able to use the environment to their advantage, hiding in bushes or trash cans to stealthily sneak up on unsuspecting enemies.
Zombies aren't the only threat in the world of Dying Light 2, as players will have to contend with hostile human factions. The franchise's signature day-night cycle will be making a return, with zombies becoming more aggressive once the sun goes down. However, nighttime is when the infected go out to hunt, leaving their lairs - and the loot within - exposed.
Dying Light 2 - Story & Setting
four times larger than the original Dying Light, according to Techland, with plenty of areas both within The City and in the wasteland surrounding it for players to explore.
Dying Light 2 - Multiplayer
Dying Light 2 won't have player vs. player multiplayer, but it will up to four-player online co-op, a feature that was also available in the original game. Players who host the co-op session will be able to show off their world and the choices they've made to other players. Though still unconfirmed, it also appears Dying Light 2 may crossplay co-op.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human releases December 7 and will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
