Dying Light 2 is an upcoming open-world action-adventure zombie game from the developer studio & publisher, Techland. The new game is a direct sequel to the popular & successful predecessor Dying Light. It is coming out on various platforms such as Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and also on Microsoft Windows.
The Hype Behind Dying Light 2
Many fans are in anticipation of Dying Light 2 because of the success and iconography of the zombie parkour gameplay. The upcoming game is a massive upgrade and improvement over the original. Some of the features and details about the game from gameplay showcase videos and trailers are:
- The new game expands on the parkour system &
gameplay mechanics - Dying Light 2 features a more brutal and gritty combat system that is also more life-like.
- The main story of the new game is player’s choice-driven.
- Likewise, the game features a branching storyline.
- More gadgets and equipment are coming with the new game including pulleys, swinging hooks, gliders, etc.
- The Player’s choice impacts the development of cities & factions.
- Dying Light 2 supports Ray Tracing and High Fidelity gameplay.
The World in Dying Light 2
The game takes place 15 years after the previous game. The design of the environment and landscape are inspired by European cities & periods of the dark ages. Likewise, the map of the new game is at least four times bigger than the map of the first game.
The Obstacles & Delays in the Path of its Release
Unfortunately, the game has been delayed multiple times. The good news is that the delays gave more time to the dev team for improvements and polish. The lead producer behind the sequel, Eugen Harton told Official PlayStation Magazine, “Delaying the game opened opportunities to nail down the story part of the game, choices our players can make, as well as up the level of open-world opportunities that player will face,”
Coming to the main topic of this article, many fans are wondering when the beta for the game is coming out for players.
Beta Release Date for Dying Light 2
The game’s multiple release date delays make it tough to predict if and when a demo or beta is coming out. It currently has an official release date of February 4, 2022. Likewise, the game is launching on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, thus a download is likely to be made available a month or so before the release date for all the platforms if a demo is available. There is currently no official release date for the beta.
This article will be updated when new details about the official beta release date are available.
