And of course, there’s a different path of evolution for the Infected where they turn into the Volatiles, which are the most dangerous, extreme night predators. But still you have to keep an eye for them because Dying Light 2 is a systemic game, a lot of things happen emergently. “And if Biters stay in the sun for a long period of time or under a UV light, they turn into Degenerates decaying zombies that are very weak with pieces of flesh falling off of them, so they’re not really that dangerous to you.
But after some time in that state, they turn into what we call Biters, which are your regular zombies slowly moving infected that, if able, will try and grab you and infect you or eat you, but the sunlight is dangerous to them, and they are not as quick and as agile as the Virals.” “The infected start as a Viral, which is someone who just got bitten and just got infected, so they still show traces of humanity, and at this point they are very quick, very dangerous – they avoid the sun at all costs. “We have this whole cycle of infected life in the game” explains Dying Light 2’s Lead Game Designer Tymon Smektała. How Dying Light 2 is a culmination of everything Techland has learnt making zombie games so far With plenty of parkouring action and tactical approaches, the trailer shows off how the upcoming adventure will offer a host of different skills to suit your preferred playstyle.Īt Gamescom 2021, Techland showed off the enhanced parkour abilities but also the new paraglider, which will allow you to soar across the map in new ways. When the sun goes down, all kinds of nasty infected virals and zombies come out to play. Of course, in Dying Light 2, nightfall is not a good time for anyone.
Outside of factions, you'll also have to contend with bandits and outlaws who have no interest in working with you. Who you help or hinder is up to you, but your actions will affect the world and its inhabitants. Peacekeepers on the other hand are described as "loyal soldiers who want to impose their version of law and order and trample all in their path." Lastly, the Renegades are made up of ex-prisoners who serve a "ruthless colonel" and seek to rule The City. The Survivors work to establish safe zones and try to adapt to any situation.
Survivors, Peacekeepers, and Renegades are the three different factions in The City who struggle to hold a position in the world, and each faction has its own motivations and approaches. And, that was the second delay for the game as it was initially penciled in for a 2019 release.ĭying Light 2 exclusive: Techland on the different stages of infection and enemy types you'll encounter This is another delay for the game, with the title moving from the most recent Decemdate, with developer Techland originally delaying the game indefinitely from its previous Spring 2020 window. The Dying Light 2 release date has been delayed once again, with the game shifting to February 4, 2022.
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Want to know why we're so excited? Scroll down to find out everything you need to know about the upcoming zombie sequel, which we'll be updating with every new update Techland drops along with any rumors that surface. Techland is promising 100 hours of content, with a 15-20 hour campaign, and after the bits of Dying Light 2 we've seen the more the better. The sequel was originally revealed at E3 2018, and got our hearts racing. After a year of silence, Techland is ready to talk about Dying Light 2 again