Techland, the creators of Dying Light 2, has always paid attention to their community. Techland made the evening experience scarier when they wanted it to feel like the original game. The group made parkour more physically demanding changes from the community. And Techland made fighting even more severe when the community requested it to be more visceral. The direction of Dying Light 2 has always been determined by the community, and nothing arguably better demonstrates this than the game’s much anticipated Firearms Update and its impending February 22 release as Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Reloaded Edition.
Many fans are aware that Dying Light 2 was intended to be a melee-only game. But it didn’t take long for the community to express its demand for guns, and Techland would subsequently announce that it was developing this item. Guns were essentially taken out of the game world, which presented a worldbuilding issue according to franchise director Tymon Smektala. This meant that the update required a narrative focus in addition to gameplay. Still, it looks like the wait will be worthwhile.
When the Firearms Update launches on February 22 alongside the Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Reloaded Edition, players will be able to explore anything in it. This updated version comes with the Firearms Update in addition to all the previously released DLC for Dying Light 2, including the Bloody Ties DLC. Fans can see in the video that there appears to be at least an SMG, a rifle, and a shotgun, however the entire scope of the Firearms Update is still unknown. Smektala reiterates the studio’s dedication to the community by saying that the team will keep improving the Firearms Update as necessary.
But that’s not all. Along with a ton of new material, this update will surprise fans of Dying Light 1 with a few new things for both solo and cooperative players. Along with all the other surprises, Smektala calls this update the largest for the game to date. It also enhances visual elements including skyboxes, zombie faces, and greenery. In order for Techland to continue honing these features, Smektala also announced that Tower Raids and Dying Light 2’s Nightmare mode would be delayed. Interestingly, Techland views this update as a commemoration of Dying Light 2’s second anniversary; players are encouraged to stay tuned for more events on the Pilgrim Outpost.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Reloaded Edition
- Release Date: February 22
- Includes all previously released content, including Bloody Ties, and the Firearms Update
- Promises new content for solo and co-op players, surprises for Fans of DL1
- Improvements to the game’s visuals
- It’s the biggest update yet
- Second Anniversary celebrations via pilgrim Outpost
- A Delay for Dying Light 2’s Nightmare Mode and Tower Raids
- The Reloaded Edition replaces the standard edition for those who have not yet bought the game.
- The Firearms Update is free for those who do own the game already.
In the end, enthusiasts ought to make sure to reserve February 22 in their calendars. Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Reloaded Edition will be prepared to take players who have put off playing the game and bring them face-to-face with Villedor, armed to the teeth, thanks to the abundance of additional content.