Dying Light 2 has always given fans a lot of melee weapons to fight its various hordes of zombies and human enemies, yet the game was never designed for firearms. Combined with its 2nd-anniversary celebrations, Dying Light 2's new Firearms Update is a big deal for longtime fans as a much-requested feature and the game's biggest update yet. However, that doesn't mean it's becoming a shooter game. Dying Light 2 remains melee-focused but with additional firearm gameplay, as its Firearms Update launches alongside the game's Reloaded Edition on February 22.
Players keen to step into Villedor armed with one of these new weapons may be eager to hear more about its various types of guns. Dying Light 2's Firearms Update includes several different types of guns, plus the prospect of more firearms in the future. In addition to guns, the Firearms Update gives players roughly 8-10 hours of brand-new, additional content.
Guns In Dying Light 2’s Firearms Update
The Firearms Update includes four firearm types, as listed below, expanding the roster of weapons in Dying Light 2:
- Pistols
- SMGs
- Rifles
- Shotguns
There will be variants of these weapons, of course, that adjust their damage output, their special effects, and things of that nature. Franchise director Tymon Smektala also talked about the Update as their "first shot," adding that Techland will continuously look at firearm functionalities and add new ones while listening to player feedback. The addition of guns in Dying Light 2 is also guided by a new narrative and questline that will explain their newfound presence in Villedor.
Dying Light 2 Firearms Update Additional Content
That’s not all. Dying Light 2' s Firearms update also includes even more content. Notably, this also includes the return of Dying Light 1 characters Tolga and Fatin as a continuation and conclusion of their story. On top of all that, the additional content in Dying Light 2's Firearms Update also includes the following:
- Special challenges
- Special community maps
- Replayable Survivor Missions designed with co-op in mind.
- A collection of small-sized Board quests, like the Metro Station Roof Party.
- 50 Legend Levels connected to natural end-game activities plus 5 new skills.
- Visual enhancements to zombies and much more, including more environmental storytelling features, higher-quality textures, new skyboxes, water reaction improvements, hair and eye quality improvements, and visual changes to buildings, cars, and interiors.
If that wasn't enough, there's even more to look forward to in Dying Light 2's 2024 roadmap, including its upcoming Tower Raids, Nightmare Mode, and a 2nd story DLC. With so much content on hand and plenty more on the way, there's never been a better time to venture into Villedor.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
- Released
- February 4, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
It’s been 20 years since the events of the original game. The virus won, and humanity is slowly dying. You play as Aiden Caldwell, a wandering Pilgrim who delivers goods, brings news, and connects the few remaining survivor settlements in barren lands devastated by the zombie virus. However, your true goal is to find your little sister Mia, who you left behind as a kid to escape Dr. Waltz's torturous experiments. Haunted by the past, you eventually make the decision to confront it when you learn that Mia may still be alive in Villedor — the last city standing on Earth.
You quickly find yourself in a settlement torn by conflict. You’ll need to engage in creative and gory combat, so hone your skills to defeat hordes of zombies and make allies. Roam the city, free run across Villedor’s buildings and rooftops in search of loot in remote areas, and be wary of the night. With every sunset, monsters take control of the streets.
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Techland
- Publisher(s)
- Techland
- Franchise
- Dying Light
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5
