What is currently known about the release date of Dying Light 2 on PS4, Xbox One, or Steam? We show you trailers, the setting, and everything we know about the gameplay of the action RPG (ARPG) from Techland.
The gaming community is eagerly waiting for Dying Light 2, the successor to the zombie game Dying Light. In this game, you will build a city and need to fend off the zombies. A co-op mode for the campaign is also expected to be available.
So far, a release on PC, PS4, and Xbox One is planned. The game will be Buy-to-Play.
Update from March 18: Techland released a new video. They directly addressed the fans and explained that they should continue to support the developers. The many messages from fans motivate them. This video narrows down the release period for the year 2021.
We will regularly update this article and provide you with new information.
What is Dying Light 2? The zombie hunt continues. You play from a first-person perspective in an open world filled with missions. As you may know from Dying Light, parkour plays a big role. You jump from building to building, climb, dive, and sprint through the city while constantly fighting against zombies or even humans.
In the new installment, the story is expected to play a larger role than in its predecessor. You will have room for decisions. But consider these carefully, as your decisions will affect the progression of the story and your environment. A “normal” neighborhood can turn into a totalitarian camp or a flourishing black market of the underworld.
Especially at night, the atmosphere changes when the nasty, deadly zombies emerge from their hiding places and hunt you.
During the story, you will explore the city at a rapid pace and with acrobatic feats to complete various tasks, gather resources, or protect people. A co-op mode allows you to play Dying Light 2 with up to three other players for a total of four.
Dying Light 2 was announced at E3 2018. The trailer for the gameplay world premiere has now generated almost 5 million views on YouTube.
Everyone eagerly awaited the release, but it was postponed in January 2020. Initially for an indefinite period. Finally for the year 2021.
The developers of Techland regularly stay in contact with their fans via Twitter or Discord. They assure that the development of the game is progressing.
Find out in this overview what we know about Dying Light 2. We will regularly update this article for you as new information comes in.
This is what we expect from the game:
- Fast-paced and action-packed gameplay
- Dynamic opponents that react to their environment and the time of day
- Acrobatic stunts
- A good balance between story and gameplay
Dying Light 2 Release Date
This is known so far: The release of Dying Light 2 has been postponed indefinitely. The developers of Techland mentioned a release window for the year 2021 in a video. The team asks for trust and support for the Dying Light 2 project, as stated in the video.
- During E3 2019, the release window was announced for spring 2020.
- In January 2020, Techland announced the postponement of the release.
- They explained that they needed more time to realize their vision.
Dying Light 2 Trailer with Gameplay Demo
You could already find the first gameplay trailer above in this overview article. Below, we will embed more videos for you on Dying Light 2.
This brutal announcement trailer was shown at E3 2018. The team wrote, “The fate of a dying city is in your hands. Every decision counts. Discover the bold continuation of the successful ‘Open World’ phenomenon.”
At E3 2019, the next trailer followed. It shows the mechanics again, kicking opponents out of open windows. You could also see this in the gameplay video at the beginning of the article.
If you want to get a feel for the gameplay, you can do so with the gameplay demo in 4K resolution. The video runs for 26 minutes and shows scenes from the infected city dealing with a water crisis. You will see a complete mission of the game and how decisions affect the story and environment.
Dying Light 2 HD Screenshots
You can find the official screenshots of Dying Light 2 in the following gallery:
Dying Light 2 – Differences and Comparisons to Dying Light
What’s new: As you would expect from a sequel, the game will change and hopefully improve for you. Here is what we already know about it:
Parkour: Dying Light 2 is said to have twice as many parkour moves. This was revealed in the 26-minute gameplay demo. Some examples can be seen as Aiden runs over rooftops or avoids infected. Aiden can also dive through cracks, slide under tables, and use a loose pipe as a jumping aid.
Additionally, you can use ropes or cables to swing through the area. In addition to running, wall runs, jumping, sliding, and climbing. Players can even stab blades into a banner and then slide down while cutting the banner.
Map Size: The map where you can go wild is said to be, according to Chief Technology Officer Pawel Rohleder, four times larger than its predecessor. He stated this in an interview with Nvidia (via YouTube).
Story Length: In an interview with Prankster101, Lead Game Designer Tymon Smektala revealed information about the story from Dying Light 2. To complete the main story, it will take about 15 to 20 hours. Completionists who like to finish everything that can be done should plan for up to 100 hours or more.
“It is very difficult to measure [the required time] in an open-world game. How long it actually takes to finish the game depends on the things that happen between point A and point B of a quest, so basically, it’s up to you how you play it,” explains Smektala.
Are you looking forward to the release of Dying Light 2? What features or improvements make the game so good for you? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other survival players.
The predecessor Dying Light is one of the best survival games of 2021. While you wait for part 2, you can pass the time there.
