Next: Dying Light 2 Has Twice As Many Parkour Moves As Original Gameĭying Light 2 Stay Human releases for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC on December 7, 2021. Players will have to wait until December to find out if the mode is as nightmarish as it seems. It was designed for players who have finished the original game, and are now moving on to Dying Light 2 with a lot of experience. Though it isn’t quite a survival mode, which in many games gives players only a single life and no save options, the Nightrunner mode will indeed be hard, according to the lead designer. The Twitch interview also expanded on Dying Light 2’s immersion, which Smektala says will be heavily spotlighted in the Nightrunner mode. The sequel’s difficulty selection is limited, though it seems both will offer a variety of gameplay and challenge levels. The Nightrunner difficulty setting will remove aspects of the HUD and make it harder for players to heal themselves, offering a unique challenge for veterans of Dying Light.
However, for those who like a challenge, the Nightrunner difficulty is the best bet. According to the lead game designer, there will be a starting difficulty that is accessible for all players, which he believes will give players of all skill capacities the ability to access much of what the game has to offer.
Related: Dying Light 2's Branching Storyline Explained By Developerįirst reported by SegmentNext, an interview with Tymon Smektala by AussieGG revealed that Dying Light 2 will have a variety of difficulty settings, albeit only two. The game will feature plenty of additional mechanics not present in the first game, as well as a brand new challenge for those seeking adventure in the post-apocalyptic world of Dying Light. Fans got a trailer for Dying Light 2 Stay Human (as it is now known) at the end of May, with 8 minutes of parkour gameplay and details surrounding the zombie-infested world and its inhabitants. For most gamers, that December 7 launch date can’t come soon enough.
It’s unclear how players will access the different modes whether they will need to lock in their decision at the start of the game, or if they'll be free to switch during gameplay.ĭetails surrounding Dying Light 2 are just starting to surface as the game moves closer to release. Though not much about the mode has been confirmed, when asked about a variety of difficulties, the lead game designer explained that Dying Light 2 will have two modes, one which is accessible to all players regardless of skill, and another that will provide a severe challenge. Dig out the popcorn - the next few months are going to be fascinating.According to its developer, Dying Ligh t 2 Stay Human will have a hard difficulty mode titled Nightrunner, which will challenge the player in new ways and provide veterans of the franchise with a way to test their skills. Call of Duty just released the beta for its new battle royale mode Blackout, while Battlefield is also set to join the ever-growing crowd when its own battle royale mode Firestorm becomes available. Sounds like it should be an exciting new entrant in the competition for battle royale supremacy.ĭying Light: Bad Blood will, however, have to see off some firm competition this winter. According to Alex, "the close-quarters intimacy of the encounters, paired with Dying Light's parkour traversal system makes for a unique take on the battle royale concept". Digital Foundry's Alex Battaglia recently had the chance to go hands-on with Dying Light: Bad Blood at gamescom, and was deeply impressed with the game's combat. In terms of gameplay, the signs appear to be rather positive. With only 12 players per match, however, the requirement for an enormous player base is reduced compared to 100-player battle royales like Fortnite. It'll be interesting to see whether this business strategy pays off, as the price will probably limit the numbers of players picking up the game in early access.
All supported platforms for the full release will be announced at a later date. For now, those who choose to buy the Founder's Pack will receive "free content updates" including "new items, characters, maps and more" during the early access period. Dying Light: Bad Blood will release in 2018. Techland has stated the game will eventually be free on both PC and consoles, and will transition to this free to play model when the game is released in full. The early access version of the game will only be available to those who purchase the Founder's Pack, which costs $19.99 (£15.24). With a player count of only 12, it's really pushing the limits of the battle royale genre - but there are some familiar themes, such as the last man standing requirement (undead not included). Techland's latest game, built on the foundations of Dying Light, combines PVP and PVE action to see players battle zombies and each other in order to survive. Surprise! Dying Light: Bad Blood has launched on Steam Early Access, meaning you can now try this fresh take on the battle royale genre for yourselves.