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Dying Light 2: Stay Human release date set for December

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Dying Light 2 now has a new release date of December 7, 2021, developer Techland revealed during a stream today. It will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Buy at Amazon  are available now across various retailers.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Official Gameplay Trailer

A new trailer revealed the game’s final title: Dying Light 2: Stay Human. Developer Techland showed off more of the game during its Dying 2 Know stream, which featured Dying Light 2’s release date, a look at the various editions available for preorder, as well as more gameplay footage.

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The Standard Edition of Dying Light 2 will come with a copy of the game, as well as preorder bonuses. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, the first story DLC, which will launch after Dying Light 2’s release, a digital soundtrack and artbook, and more digital extras. A Collector’s Edition includes all the contents of the Deluxe Edition, along with the following:

  • 2-hour night XP boost
  • Story DLC 2
  • Crafting items
  • Steelbook,
  • Artbook
  • “Defender of The City” statuette with stylized UV lamp
  • UV flashlight
  • Map of The City
  • 3 postcards
  • “Voice of The City” stickers pack
  • Exclusive weapon trinket
  • Thank-you letter from our Creative Director

In addition, those who preorder any version of Dying Light 2 will gain access to the Reload Pack, which comes with an in-game outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.

Dying Light 2 aims to continue what the original game started while expanding upon the beloved parkour movement, and thrilling first-person action. The sequel will be more focused on player-choice, where the player will have multiple branching paths throughout the story.

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