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When is the Dying Light 2 release date? Techland announced the sequel to their parkour zombie game at E3 2018, and we have all the latest trailers and gameplay details here, including the Dying Light 2 release date.

Dying Light 2 was announced during Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference – since then, we've seen plenty of details about the gameplay, setting, and story, plus a few gameplay trailers. Techland is massively expanding on Dying Light 1's parkour movement – it's safe to say that this isn't going to be your typical undead shooter.

Dying Light 2 is set in a decaying city that is struggling to keep itself together amid competing factions, so you will have a lot more to deal with than undead monstrosities. The decisions you make and the groups you team up with will shape the world around you, allowing you to reap the ensuing rewards if you can stomach the consequences. Here are all the latest details about Dying Light 2, including the Dying Light 2 release date and the latest trailers.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human release date

The Dying Light 2 release date is February 4, 2022.

Dying Light 2 previously had a release window of spring 2020, before Techland announced that the immensely anticipated sequel had been delayed indefinitely. Since then, Techland pushed back on reports that Dying Light 2 is in development hell. The delay was announced via the official Dying Light 2 Twitter account. A further delay was announced moving the December 2021 release date to early next year; you can read the full statement below:

Update regarding release date. pic.twitter.com/xAx1RMbw0X

— Dying Light (@DyingLightGame) September 14, 2021

Dying Light 2 trailer

The most recent Dying Light 2 trailer, released in December 2021, showcases the citizens of The City struggling to 'stay human' in a harrowing cinematic.

There's also a recent gameplay trailer that gives us a proper look at the gameplay, as well as a taste of how our decisions affect this decaying metropolis. There are some highlights to watch out for, like chaining parkour moves together with melee combat, not to mention the sheer number of uninfected humans inhabiting the city.

Dying Light 2 setting

The first Dying Light took place in the fictional Turkish city of Harran, but we will be moving west for the Dying Light 2 setting. More importantly, however, is that Dying Light 2's map size is "four times larger" than all of the first game's combined, Smektala says. That includes the Slums, Old Town, and the 2015 Following expansion.

From the gameplay footage we have seen, we think we can spot monuments like the Arc de Triomphe and the Brandenburg Gate that reinforce that Western feel. It is, according to Smektala, a "fictional European metropolis, once prosperous , but now probably the last human settlement struggling to survive." We don't imagine you'll want to do much tourism here.

Dying Light 2 also features seven different regions for us to run and jump through. One of the biggest changes we'll see from scene-to-scene, however, are different styles of parkour movement. One area, for example, is filled with rickety and crumbling buildings that will give way under your weight, meaning that you'll need to be more responsive.

Dying Light 2 multiplayer

Dying Light might have had co-op but, Dying Light 2's multiplayer does things differently. Four-player co-op returns but, this time, three players must join one host's game due to the decision-based narrative.

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Central to Dying Light 2's story is that of choices that have consequence for the world around you. Factions you side with might become dominant, painting the town red (or whatever colour they choose), as well as offering you new parkour routes and trading opportunities. That means your Dying Light 2 world will be unique to you, and the practicalities of that in co-op are still to be finalised.

Dying Light 2 gameplay

Techland is expanding the possibilities of story and choice in its upcoming zombie sequel and Dying Light 2's core gameplay will also be seeing extensive changes. According to lead designer Tymon Smektala on YouTube Gaming's post-show stream after Microsoft's E3 briefing, the number of Dying Light 2's parkour moves will be double that of the original. With the gangs, factions, and zombie baddies we'll be up against in mind, more ways to run away from danger is a win in our book.

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The game will also feature vehicles, although not to the extent of Dying Light: The Following. Techland promises that vehicles will become more interesting as the game gets updated. During an E3 2019 demo, we see protagonist Aidan Caldwell take a break from parkour, forcing a grunt to drive him to his next destination. If you fancy a go on the wheel, you'll also get a shot at some vehicle gameplay, Smektala tells us.

"Let me be clear: this is not a game about driving," he tells us. "Yes, you will be able to drive vehicles, yes you will be able to sit in the passenger seat while someone else is driving, but this will never be the core of the game. But yes, there are definitely missions where you can drive the car."

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You'll also need to take a more thoughtful approach when it comes to combat. Smektala adds that first-person combat will be more tactical and requires you to constantly move and observe your enemies to respond to their attacks. The environment and returning day/night cycle will give you opportunities to get the jump on human tearaways as well as those pesky zeds.

Dark Areas return to Dying Light 2 and they're more terrifying than ever. Dark Areas are effectively nests of undead where they all hibernate to escape the sapping rays of sunshine à la I Am Legend's Darkseekers. Venturing into these areas is incredibly treacherous due to the number and strength of resident zombies while they are hiding safely in the shadows.Of course there will be huge rewards buried in the heart of Dying Light 2 Dark Areas, so the horror is well worth it.

DYING LIGHT 2 DLC

Smektala confirmed plans for post-launch content for Dying Light 2, he says that plans have already been made for years of support – four years in fact.

This comes as no surprise to Dying Light 1 players, as Techland continue to provide support since 2015, including The Following expansion pack in 2016. Although plans haven't yet been specified for Dying Light 2 DLC, we are rest assured that Smektala knows we're eager for content updates in his promise to deliver fans just that.

Dying Light 2 factions

The factions we know about so far are the Peacekeepers and the Scavengers, and there are many others. Comparisons to the totalitarian enforcers in The Hunger Games would not be misplaced when it comes to the former: the Peacekeepers will rule with an iron fist if given the opportunity. The Scavengers are adept freerunners, but this is all we know about the second faction.

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If you choose to side with them, they bring, well, peace to society – but you might regret that when it comes. Morale is boosted, survivors actually venture outside, and you have a reliable supply of resources. But if you fail to toe their strict line the punishments are severe. We are looking forward to seeing more factions revealed and how they interact with one another.

In addition to large, story-heavy factions like the Peacekeepers, there are smaller wildcard factions. These groups can still impact the world, but in less grand ways compared to the key factions. An example of a wildcard faction is the Untainted, who are very much into cultivating drugs.

You can also pit factions against each other, making for excellent distractions as you sneak by and infiltrate a new area.

Dying Light 2 screenshots

Dying Light 2 concept art

Dying Light 2 story

The second gameplay trailer gives us a feel for how choice impacts the Dying Light 2 story. It appears that even the smallest of decisions can drastically change the annihilated world around you. The trailer describes Dying Light 2's setting as a "functioning ecosystem that reacts on multiple levels to the things you do."

The Dying Light 2 trailer gives us an example. The Peacekeepers ask you to broker a deal with some men who control a crucial water supply. You can interpret that instruction in any way you like, which includes diplomatically kicking them off the roof of a skyscraper, as you do. That then gives the Peacekeepers the freedom to enact their divisive rule.

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Equally, you can team up with the hoarders and sell the water on the black market. This gives you access to special items through trade, but gangs start to converge on your location. Your home will feel like rainbows and sunshine compared to the havoc they wreak.

Dying Light 2's story is ambitious, and we're excited to see more of how our decisions impact the world. And with The Witcher 3 writers behind the masterful Bloody Baron quest on board, we don't expect this to be a story we want to run through too quickly. With so much talent working on the project, the story is certain to be a massive part of Dying Light 2.

Piotr Szymanek, the narrative director for Dying Light 2, elaborates on the story in the latest E3 2021 trailer, set in a city plagued by the outbreak and a chemical drop ordered by the military, turning inhabitants into "half-life, suffering people". The story follows main protagonist Aiden Caldwell and his sister Mia, who were separated at five years old after being experimented on at a mysterious facility. Aiden is back, trying to find Mia in the city, using his parkour skills to roof-hop and avoid the infested streets.

If you're drumming your fingers waiting for the Dying Light 2 release date, then there's good news about how long Dying Light 2 is when it finally as Dying light 2 reportedly has over 100 hours of content. Although the campaign is said to clock in at 15-20 hours, Smektala previously revealed that you'll only see roughly 50% of Dying Light 2 on your first playthrough, due to all the possible outcomes from branching choices. There will also be several Dying Light 2 easter eggs hidden in the game, so it's worth taking your time.

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Dying Light Do I Get My Stuff Back

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