Techland has today reintroduced Dying Light 2 following a very lengthy delay at the beginning of last year, confirming it will release for both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 7th December 2021. This announcement was accompanied by extended gameplay sequences, all of which you can catch in the new trailer embedded above. Footage takes a deep dive into the story, how the world changes from day into night, and how your choices impact the narrative.
The entire first episode of Dying 2 Know provides an extensive look at the world of Dying Light 2, touching on its theme of the modern dark ages as well as the sort of infected you'll come across throughout the city. Interviews then expand on gameplay with key details about how the world manages itself once the human race has been almost entirely wiped out and what your decisions can lead to throughout the narrative.
After taking such a long hiatus, this reintroduction of Dying Light 2 has filled us with promise once more. There were concerns the sequel wouldn't live up to its initial announcement, of a world where you're choices dramatically change the story and world around you. This first instalment of Dying 2 Know reinforces that Techland is still aiming to make that a reality.
Do you like what you see? Let us know in the comments below.
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Watched this live. This just became my most anticipated game of the year.
It looked fantastic in that reveal and seems like it'll be all I want, i.e. more of DL1.
Finally a dam release date, nice! Let's hope there won't be anymore hiccups on the way 👍👍
Good to get a release date but why do I feel like this will be delayed to Q2 next year? Hope I’m wrong.
Looking good, should pick it up depends on the usual Christmas game overload release schedule we always get each year.
Wonder if Sony will try to dodge this with a slightly early HZDFW release date, we may find out in just over an hour.
December screams placeholder date to me therefore I’m cautiously optimistic there’s no further delays
Combat still looks weightless and lacking impact. World design, exploring, and attention to detail was always solid but the combat system needed an overhaul and looks to be more of the same
Watched the whole damn stream and my word, if this isn’t the most excited for a game I’ve ever been. Not a single feature from 2019’s E3 announcement got removed and so much more added.
Take my goddam money Techland, take it all.
Just gotta say, I love that tagline
Day one buy bb
Here's to hoping they can stick to that release date. Game looks fantastic.
My most anticipated game of the year alongside Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, I'm really surprised Dying Light 2 is releasing this year especially considering all the negativity that was surrounding the game and team months prior.
You won't see it on this video, (which is a must-watch, btw) but after the vid, I loved how they described the world. The ground is dead, so the rooftops are the new ground, and the lead environment designer said that going down to street level is kind of like going underground. They also said they had over 3,000 different animations for various traversal methods. If this can release bug-free or near enough to it, they have a huge hit on their hands.
Looking good. Doubtful it'll hit that release date but we've waited this long so not a big issue if its delayed.
Glad there is a native ps5 version. Hopefully it won't be held back too much by the 'old' generation
I'll go against the grain here and say, I'd be surprised if they DIDN'T hit the Dec. 7 release day. They've had plenty of experience and negative feedback from previous times with this game, and I'm betting they are being overly careful about what they say now. My guess is the game is done, and between now and December it's all about polish.
After finishing Days Gone and TLOU2 I am a bit burnt out on the setting. If it seems to nail it though I might be ready by the time it drops
Still playing dying the following on my ps4 pro in 4k hdr.looks amazing.cant wait for dying light 2.word up son
All this game has to do for it to be a day one purchase for me is have a third person mode.
So looks like I'm waiting for a sale.
I still need to finish Dying Light The Following, I stopped playing it abruptly 4 - 5 weeks ago because I came down with the flu (Which I rarely get) and was bedridden for three weeks, and by the time I was over it; Returnal & RE Village had released, followed by Mass Effect Legendary Edition & Biomutant, now with Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart just weeks away, I probably won't be returning to Dying Light The Following anytime soon.
Just got an 11gb update for dying light will probably include a trailer for DL 2 & link to pre order
So if I want to play the first one which version should I get?
There’s 4 version on the Canadian PSN
Dying Light for 20$
Dying Light The Following Enhanced Edition 40$
Dying Light The Following Enhanced Edition - PlayStation Hits 25$
Dying Light Platinum Edition 34$ with Ps+ (135$ without)
Why so many versions?
Looks great. I fully expect a delay but it definitely looks like its on the right track.
F YES!!!
About time, loved the first one so much apart from the repetitive music though that might've been a bug for me.
This is a day one game for sure.
Really enjoyed the first game and this looks good. One to keep an eye on and see how it turns out when people get to play it.
Never pre ordering, gonna wait for reviews from ACG and Skill Up first.
I loved the first game and with what I just saw this is better in every way. This just became my most anticipated game of the year.
I do wonder if I should buy the ultimate edition for the 2 expansions though.
Definitely my kind of zombie game. Looks like hours of fun that will keep me up all night.
Is there no grappling hook in DL2? Parkouring in DL became awesome after i got the hook.
I really don’t like these hype shows after what Cyberpunk did to me. Every person on there is going to be nothing but positive, but even that isn’t enough to guarantee the game will come out well.
First game was one of my last gen highlights, I arrived late but wow was it brilliant. Really looking forward to this if they pull off all the ambitious ideas. Anyone concerned about giving this studio money, buy a physical used copy, they're usually available within weeks of a game's release. I do this with EA/Activision/Ubisoft.
Gameplay and story looks fun! I'll buy Dying Light 1 Platinum now while it's still $25, see if I'll like the franchise.
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