Dying Light 2: Stay Human Celebrates Anniversary with Update 1.21
Introduction
Techland’s action role-playing epic, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, marks a significant milestone with its third anniversary. To commemorate this occasion and the franchise’s 10th anniversary, the developers have released a comprehensive update, 1.21, brimming with new features, improvements, and celebratory content.
Anniversary Festivities
The update ushers in a slew of festive additions that enhance the gameplay experience. Players can delve into Photo Mode and utilize the new Anniversary-themed frame to capture breathtaking virtual shots. Embark on a scavenger hunt to discover Anniversary-themed billboards scattered throughout the Villedor cityscape. Embark on thrilling new bounties at the Pilgrim Outpost, adding further depth to the gameplay.
Tower Raid: A Standalone Triumph
One of the most anticipated features in Update 1.21 is the standalone release of Tower Raid, now accessible via the game’s main menu. The Raid Hub serves as a central hub for Tower Raid activities, featuring vendors such as Jai, who offers a unique inventory of perks, tools, and weapons tailored specifically for Tower Raid. Sola, another new vendor, provides assignments that reward players with transferable rewards for the base game.
With the standalone release, Tower Raid introduces a third mode, Quick, offering a streamlined experience with 4 floors and a rooftop fight. Elite Mode, on the other hand, presents a more formidable challenge with 12 floors on Hard or Nightmare difficulty, complete with additional modifiers. Difficulty levels are now customizable for Quick and Normal modes, allowing players to tailor their experience. The update also introduces new floors to the Tower Raid rotation, adding further variety to the gameplay.
Abundant Rewards and Bundles
The Anniversary celebration overflows with rewards and bundles. Players have a limited-time opportunity to collect the Lunar Offerings, including the Snake Warrior Bundle, which equips Aiden with a complete moto biker outfit. An optional snake-themed makeover for Lawan awaits players in their in-game stash.
The Pilgrim Outpost’s Armory boasts new additions for both Dying Light and Dying Light 2: Stay Human, offering a wider arsenal of weapons and gear. Throughout February, new bundles and weapon packs will be released, further expanding the game’s customization options.
Game Updates: Refinements and Improvements
Beyond the celebratory additions, Update 1.21 brings forth a multitude of fixes and improvements to enhance the overall gameplay experience:
Co-op:
- Improved stability and connection reliability
- Fixed issues with quest progression and synchronization
Tower Raid:
- Added various fixes and performance optimizations
- Rebalanced enemy difficulty and loot distribution
Gameplay:
- Adjusted the stamina consumption of parkour moves
- Improved AI behavior during combat
- Implemented numerous bug fixes and optimizations
Technical:
- Enhanced graphical performance and stability
- Optimized memory usage
- Fixed various crashes and performance issues
UI:
- Improved the clarity and readability of various UI elements
- Added additional options for customizing the HUD
Conclusion
Update 1.21 marks a transformative chapter for Dying Light 2: Stay Human, infusing the game with Anniversary-themed content, the standalone release of Tower Raid, generous rewards and bundles, and a host of gameplay improvements. As Techland continues to refine and expand upon the Dying Light universe, players can anticipate even more exciting adventures and updates in the months and years to come.
