Dying Light 2 has provided an insight into its combat system with a new gameplay trailer. One mechanic is particularly in focus and makes the combat, especially against humans, more dynamic. Previously, there was a small teaser for the beautiful visuals of the survival game using the new ray tracing technology (RTX).
What was shown? During the Xbox stream at gamescom 2021, the development team of Dying Light 2 showcased a gameplay video of the combat system and the gameplay of the game. It shows how the protagonist parkours through the city, jumping from wall to wall or swinging into windows using ropes.
In the combat itself, melee weapons are mainly seen: improvised brass knuckles made from bicycle chains, axes, and machetes. Your character seems to have a certain level of superpowers as you can jump higher and strike so hard that enemies nearby simply fall over.
The “Vault” mechanic is especially emphasized in the video. You can unbalance opponents with parries and then use them to push off from them and throw them to the ground or attack other enemies in the group. This is said to be particularly useful in combat against humans, who appear more frequently in Dying Light 2.
This is what Dying Light 2 looks like: The new teaser shows a tour through the world of Dying Light 2. You can see the world, various NPC positions, abandoned cities, and also some of the zombies you will encounter.
The special thing about ray tracing is the lighting and the shadows. Ray tracing is roughly responsible for calculating light in the game and enhances it. This means: with RTX you have prettier reflections and more realistic shadows, which particularly improves the visual detail.
The devs explain that the shadows behave “identically to reality” – further away they are slightly blurred, closer to the ground they are razor sharp. We have embedded the video here for you:
The short RTX teaser was already shown before the appearance at gamescom. The video repeatedly shows comparisons of the game with ray tracing on and without the new technology. However, there is no gameplay with action such as close combat or the only firearm. This came later.
When will Dying Light 2 be released? After a long silence, the developers spoke up again in early 2021 and announced in May that Dying Light 2 will be released on December 7. Dying Light 2 will be available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
The second part takes place 15 years after the events of Dying Light and impresses with action, parkour elements, and, as seen above, cinematic graphics. Additionally, you can also play Dying Light 2 in co-op.
The predecessor was already enormously popular. Whether Dying Light 2 will live up to its legacy remains to be seen. On MeinMMO you can find the 25 best survival games of 2021 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC while you wait.
