While there are a number of exciting releases slated for 2021, few have as much background as Techland's upcoming project. This December will see the launch of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, the sequel to 2015's Dying Light, after a long journey to the finish line. Dying Light 2 is very highly anticipated, with the now 6-year-old original proving not too distant in the memory for fans to remember the moreish gameplay loop.
Techland has recently released a Dying Light 2 gameplay trailer, the first look at Dying Light 2's gameplay fans have received in almost 2 years. It's clear from the trailer that Dying Light 2 will offer fans a lot more of the same, with the gameplay and horrors that the night brings appearing as visceral as ever. Possibly the biggest change from the original game is the choice-based narrative system, which looks as though it could massively shape the player's experience of the game. Following a 6-year wait for the sequel, fans will just be excited to get their hands on any new Dying Light content, but the trailer paints a picture of a game that has massively improved upon its predecessor.
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Fans interested in pre-ordering the game will be confronted with a series of bonuses and special editions, so they may find it difficult to decide which version of the game is the right one for them. Here's a complete breakdown of what fans need to know about the various editions and pre-order bonuses before Dying Light 2's release later this year.
Anyone who commits to buying Dying Light 2 before its December 7 release date will receive a few cosmetic bonuses in return. Fans will receive 3 cosmetic skins alongside their copy of Dying Light 2 if they pre-order the game. Dying Light 2's protagonist Aiden Caldwell will be kitted out from gun to paraglider in the "Reload" pack, which includes an Outfit, a Weapon Skin, and a Paraglider Skin.
The "Reload" Skin Pack does little to entice gamers who weren't already intending on pre-ordering the game, but it does offer a nice little reward for the Dying Light fans eager enough to secure their copy of the game early. The "Reload" Pack is offered on pre-orders across every platform and Dying Light edition.
In what is becoming an ever more popular trend in the gaming industry, Dying Light 2 at launch will have multiple different versions available for fans to buy. These versions include a Standard Edition, a Deluxe Edition, an Ultimate Edition, and a Collector's Edition, the latter of which will be complete with physical bonuses for the collectors out there.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human Standard Edition ($59.99)
This is the most basic version of the game, which comes with the "Reload" Skin Pack.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human Deluxe Edition ($79.99)
For fans who want a little extra, the Deluxe Edition of the game includes the pre-order bonus "Reload" pack along with numerous other bonuses. Dying Light 2's Deluxe Edition includes:
- Legendary Skin Pack
- Exclusive Weapon Charms
- Wallpapers
- Digital Comic
- Digital Soundtrack
- Digital Artbook
- Steelbook Cover
- Dying Light 2 DLC 1
Dying Light 2 Stay Human Ultimate Edition ($99.99)
An extra $20 on top of the price of the Deluxe edition gets Dying Light fans everything included in the Deluxe Edition along with a couple of extra digital bonuses. Included in Dying Light 2's Ultimate Edition is:
- 2 Hour night XP Boost
- Crafting Items
- Story DLC 2
Dying Light 2 Stay Human Collector's Edition ($229.99)
Dying Light 2's Collector's Edition comes in with a hefty price tag but rewards players with everything included in the Ultimate Edition along with a vast selection of physical loot. The Collector's Edition includes:
- Hard Copy Artbook
- UV Flashlight
- Map of Dying Light 2's City
- 3 Postcards
- 'Voice of the City' Stickers Pack
- Thank You Letter from the Creative Director
- 'Defender of the City' Statuette
Links to purchase each version of the game can be found at this link.
Dying Light 2 releases on December 7 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.