To celebrate Dying Light’s 10th Anniversary, we invite you to join our Twitch stream on January 27 at 7pm CET for a special episode of Dying to Know. You don’t want to miss it!
What better way to kick off our anniversary celebrations than with an episode of Dying to Know? Join us as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and tell you about the content coming to both Dying Light and Dying Light 2: Stay Human during the next few weeks. On top of that, we’re gonna tease some new things regarding the future of the series and sit down with some of our devs. We’ve got a lot of surprises waiting for you, so see you there!
Thank you for all the amazing memories we made this past year. We hope that in 2025, nothing stops you from being the hero you are. It’s a new dawn! So reach for the stars, keep your eyes on the target and unleash the beast.
Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2024 - Survey
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Claim Above the Law bundle for free!
There’s a reason why they call it the season of giving. From now until January 2, the Above the Law Bundle will be completely free in the in-game store. So don’t miss your chance to get the Peacekeeper outfit and his accessories to take law and order into your own hands!
Hotfix 1.20.1
Dear Pilgrims,
Don’t let the bed bugs bite on this cold night! Thanks to our Hotfix 1.20.1, you can get the cheeriest version of Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2024, which stamps out certain bugs that will no longer bother anyone!
Here is a list of the fixes:
Fixed an issue where some Winter Boons were not reset after death and respawns.
Fixed an issue where Santa's airdrop gear would go missing from the inventory if the player picked it up while they were being attacked.
Fixed various text and localization issues.
Fixed an issue where the Coal Mine lacked proper visuals in its armed state.
Fixed an issue where kicking armored Infected triggered the wrong SFX.
Update the game to ensure that all the fixes and improvements work as intended.
Watch the New Dying Light: The Beast Trailer
Meet the Baron: an emotionless, calculating, but brilliant scientist. Brace yourself to encounter the biggest threat Kyle Crane has ever faced – the man who brutally experimented on him for over a decade. His real name is Marius Fischer, the last descendant of a noble big pharma dynasty from Castor Woods.
Convinced that the remnants of humanity who survived the outbreak are weak, he sees it as his moral right and highest duty to restore order. To achieve this, he's deep into experimenting with sinister virus strains, pursuing his grand design that still remains a mystery to everyone, including Kyle Crane, who is nothing but a tiny piece in the vast puzzle the Baron is putting together. He doesn’t revel in the pain he is causing, but accepts the necessity of the suffering inflicted on his subjects as a mere side effect needed to succeed in his trials. After all, the greater good justifies all means. Survivors need your rage Experience firsthand the torment that Kyle Crane has endured over 13 long years. Seeing his suffering, it becomes clear why his thirst for revenge is so intense; but giving in to this animalistic instinct could be a slippery slope as Kyle now possesses extraordinary, beastlike powers. If unleashed recklessly, he risks becoming the very monster he despises.
And with the fate of survivors and factions in the Castor Woods valley hanging in the balance, the stakes couldn't be higher. Kyle chooses to fight for the survival of the people who depend on him, keeping his inner beast in check to prevent it from taking over. For now. Evolution of the Dying Light formula Dive into the new trailer for Dying Light: The Beast that teases new immersive gameplay. Witness a high-fidelity, intricately crafted open world filled with diverse areas, each meticulously designed and uniquely different, ready to be discovered. The post-apocalyptic Castor Woods comes alive with small, detailed touches in the new interiors and dynamic weather changes that make you feel as though you’re right there, a part of the immersive environment like the Swamps — a new area shown in the trailer.
Revel in the visceral combat by taking full advantage of the realistic physics of the environment, complete with liberating movement that combines the best parkour elements for you to use as you navigate through varied terrains.
See Baron’s Laboratory, where new threats introduce atmospheric gameplay horror, and glimpse a presentation of the new type of Virals that the Baron is using as soldiers. And be careful, as the night and day system introduces even more new threats, as you can quickly end up alone in the middle of the forest as the sun sets.
Unleash the Beast in Summer 2025 Reaching 1,000,000 wishlists in less than 10 weeks is a testament to the incredible support we’ve received from our community. For this reason, we are thrilled to announce that Dying Light: The Beast will be released in Summer 2025 and will be available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Update 1.20 - Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2024 Update
Ho, ho, ho! Were you nice or were you naughty? We will see with this year’s Winter Tales: Gifts from above event. So without further ado, let’s see what we’ve cooked up for you!
Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2024 Event
The temperatures have plummeted in Villedor and the snow has enveloped the cityscape. It can mean only one thing: the return of the fan-favorite Winter Tales: Gifts from Above! Santa’s preparing his superspeed plane-shaped sleigh and stockpiling it full of presents, Baka’s taking his pitch outside the Bazaar again, but it’s down to you to get the decorations out and on the tree! Get ready to enjoy familiar festive features and more as Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2024 kicks off December 11, alongside the release of Patch 1.20, and will run until January 2.
No Place to Go? Let It Snow!
Villedor has once again been hit by the frosty weather, and its citizens are ready to celebrate the festive season. They’ve got a tree, but it’s missing the decorations. But where are they, you may ask? Complete the bounties on offer from Baka or loot containers to get your hands on a mixture of trinkets, ornaments and other decorations, then dress the tree to make sure the holiday cheer spreads for all to hear! For your hard work, you’ll be rewarded with presents, such as the Killer Krampus Outfit, and Winter Sweets, which can be spent at Baka’s stall. But what’s on offer?
Baka’s Back with His (Festive) Shack
For someone locked up in a cage, he certainly moves quickly. The Halloween stand has been exchanged for something more festive and offers up some great and unique items, including the boomerang-style Skoll, Snowballs and much, much more. He has also ordered some new stock with the Killer Krampus items, including The Punisher weapon, used to reprimand those naughty zombies. So before taking on any bounties, make sure to check out all of Baka’s wares!
Killer Krampus Has Come, To Give You a Fright
While Baka has a selection of the Killer Krampus items, there’s some that he couldn’t get in stock before the festive rush. That’s where Santa, and his contactless delivery service, comes in! With each level increase of Baka’s reputation, you will get a letter you can send to Santa using the box located next to the stall. Once you send it, an airdrop (and its presents) will be comin’ in hot, so you best get your best running shoes on. What awaits you at the dropsite? Well…
Jingle All the Slay
The dreaded Uncle Snows and their minions, the Naughty Infected and Virals, are back and out for blood. And now there’s a new festive zombie type in town: the Ice Spitter. As the name suggests, they will shoot icy projectiles, so watch out! While you will find those Naughty Infected all over Villedor, the most hardened Uncle Snows will be making sure that no one gets their hands on those airdrops that promise worthwhile rewards!
Be sure to get involved in the airdrops each week as the rewards inside will change, allowing you to get the entire Killer Krampus Gear Set for free. The Uncle Snows will put up one hell of a fight, but you can level the playing field with Winter Boons. By killing certain Naughty Infected, you have the chance to get these buffs, and yes, you can stack them!
One More Update for 2024…
Alongside the release of Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2024, we’ll be releasing Patch 1.20. This patch will streamline the Prologue so players can get into the action much quicker, making it the perfect time to jump into the game for the first time, or finally return to see what else has changed since your last visit to Villedor. The patch also addresses various issues, including those relating to crashes and co-op, and several that have been reported by the community, such as the headless Aiden during the stomp animation.
…And One More Present for You All!
This is the season for giving after all, so until January 2, all players will be able to grab the Above the Law Bundle completely for free. Just like the Killer Krampus, this bundle is all about making sure those not following the rules get punished, so pick it up and keep law and order in The City. And if anyone gives you any grief, pull out the Seesaw Saw to show them you really mean business!
Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2024 will run from December 11 until January 2.
Prologue Improvements
We decided to take a look at the prologue and introduce some improvements that would enhance the beginning of the game. Our main goal was to create a more streamlined experience with more readable and easier-to-follow objectives. We have also added some new tutorials, adjusted wordings, rebalanced some early weapons, and reworked the introduction of some early-game features. As a result, it’s now even easier to jump into the game, get to Villedor and make your name among the survivors!
Game Updates
Along with those improvements to the prologue, Update 1.20 introduced the following fixes and improvements to the game:
Co-op
Fixed the occasional issue with other players falling through the elevator floor in the VNC Tower when playing in co-op
Gameplay
Fixed the issue where sometimes killing a Bolter during night time encounters rewarded no experience
Fixed the issue where slow motion doesn't work for Parkour Shot during Far Jump
Fixed the occasional issue with a headless Aiden being visible if the player looks down during a Head Stomp
The Agony Claws Knuckledusters no longer clip into the character’s leg when crouching
Fixed the issue with Power Shot not working during a slide
Technical
Fixed the crash sometimes happening on Xbox Series X when accessing additional DLC content that’s installed whilst the title is suspended
Fixed the issue with the final cutscene not playing during the “Satellite Dream” quest
Fixed the issue where SFX are sometimes not played when the player is crawling through metal air vents
Fixed the issue when after turning the monitor off and on several times, the screen goes black and doesn't even display the Microsoft Dashboard on Xbox Series X
Fixed the issue with lightning disappearing for a moment when shifting the camera
UI
Fixed the issue with Hakon’s Crossbow being the wrong rarity in contrast to the Shop Bundle
Fixed the issue with objectives not being marked as night objectives during the “Cain” quest
Dying Light 2 + Dead by Daylight BUNDLE
It’s a fight for survival! Now’s your chance to get two incredible games during the Steam Autumn Sale.
The bundle contains:
Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed. Which side will prevail? Only you can determine the outcome.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human Reloaded Edition
Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.
Pilgrims, we’re almost ready to see off 2024. But before we do, we’d love for you to consider nominating Dying Light 2: Stay Human for the ‘Labor of Love’ award at this year’s Steam Awards.
We are still dedicated to making the Dying Light 2: Stay Human experience the best it can be, and we have plans for next year to make it even better! We’re driven by your passion for our games and it really helps fuel us to strive to be the best. We recently gave some details of our plans for next year in our Halloween episode of Dying 2 Know, but there’s obviously some things we just couldn’t talk about just yet. And if you haven’t already, please consider leaving a review on the game’s Steam page.
Thank you from all of us at Techland!
Tower Raid: Halloween Run Extended
Due to popular demand and many new players joining through PlayStation Plus, we are extending Tower Raid: Halloween Run until November 25. Grab a few friends, visit Baka to storm the spooky Hope Plaza Tower and load up on Candies to unlock cool rewards like the Van Aiden bundle. You’ll also be able to claim the Count Skull bundle and the free Gladius sword until November 25.
You didn't have time to try out each of the characters yet? Jump back into Tower Raid: Halloween Run and receive a special Pumpkin Spice weapon the first time you complete a run as that character!
If you've only recently joined Dying Light 2: Stay Human, Tower Raid: Halloween Run is available early in the game right after the prologue. Tower Raid is not for the faint-hearted, so we recommend playing them in four-player co-op. You can find Baka at the Bazaar and use his bulletin board to begin the Tower Raid. And don't worry about your loadout - in Halloween Run, you're choosing one of four preset loadouts based on which character you pick. Each of them have their own traits and weapons, so try them all out and find the one that best suits your style!
And don’t panic if you fall at the first hurdle, Tower Raid is meant to be hard. But with each death, you have the opportunity to get stronger with the perks system. Some are personal, while others will affect everyone in your session if you are the host!
