Wrocław, Poland — August 26, 2021 — Techland via gamescom Studio in partnership with IGN, streamed a special 3rd episode of Dying 2 Know (D2K) - gamescom Edition, part of an original web series that dives deep into the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Hosted by Tymon Smektała - Lead Game Designer, the development team revealed a variety of details about parkour and combat, as well showcasing a gameplay trailer. The episode can be viewed in its entirety here.
The 3rd episode shed light on traversing the city, which, thanks to the complex parkour mechanics and realistic motion capture animations, is satisfying and gives a great feeling of dynamism. Combat is also an essential part of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, and players were provided an insight into weapons and their inspirations, as well as the creative combat system which allows to integrate parkour moves with the fighting, making it more fun, complex and immersive.
Moreover, Techland presented the grand jury that will be choosing the best cosplays of Dying Light 2 characters in the UGC competition - Irina Meier, Lightning Cosplay, Narga & Aoki and Enji Night. Contest details, including contest conditions and other categories, can be found here: dyinglightgame.com/contest/.
Pre-orders for Dying Light 2 Stay Human are currently available, with two retail editions; Standard and Deluxe, alongside three digital editions; Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Included in all pre-orders is an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin, so pre-order your preferred edition today! Further details on all available editions can be found here.
Techland also revealed a new platform release for Dying Light Platinum Edition, which is coming to Nintendo Switch, including the most content-packed and ultimate edition of the original game. Further details on the release date will be announced in the future.
Techland revealed that the physical release of the Platinum Edition on Nintendo Switch will contain:
- Switch game card with Dying Light
- Survival guide - containing the most important tips & tricks
- Two-sided map
- Unique stickers
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About Dying Light 2 Stay Human
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a story-driven open world action role-playing game, a sequel to the critically acclaimed Dying Light published in 2015, which has been played by over twenty million people all over the world. This time players are visiting the City – mankind's last stronghold in the fight against the virus. Developed parkour mechanics enable players to explore the vast open world and master tactical combat. This lost civilization, a world set in the modern dark ages, requires creative approaches to finding items and crafting gear. Gameplay shifts during a day and night cycle, so players can dare to plunder abandoned lairs of infected at night and discover the dark secrets of those in power by day. Players must choose which side they want to take and write their own story.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches December 7 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are available via dyinglightgame.com/preorder.
About Techland
Founded in 1991 in Poland, Techland is a renowned independent game developer and distributor for all leading platforms, including PC, Sony PlayStation, and the Xbox family of devices. Techland is best known for the original Dead Island games, the Call of Juarez series, and the Dying Light franchise, a global phenomenon played by over 20 million unique players to date. To top that, Techland’s experienced teams allow the developer to work on two of its own AAA titles at the same time. Comprising over 400 professionals across three offices in Poland, the company is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences and using the latest technology for innovative entertainment, which includes the proprietary C-Engine. For more information about the company itself, visit the official website at: www.techland.net.
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