It's time to jump back into the world of kicking zombies from rooftops - Dying Light 2 is finally here. Over seven years after the original game releases and several delays along the way, gamers can take control of Aiden, a Pilgrim on the search for his sister.
With so much time in between the first and second game, there are bound to be some things about zombie hunting that you're rusty on. Combine that with Dying Light 2's massive amount of side-content, new infected, and altered gameplay mechanics and you're sure to need a guiding hand every now and again.
Here's everything you need to know about Dying Light 2.
Updated March 15, 2022 by Meg Pelliccio: We've added even more guides to this page so you can unlock the best easter eggs and gear with ease. We've also included interviews with some of the amazing people who worked on Dying Light 2.
Key Things To Know
Before you even start running around Old Villedor on the quest to wipe out every zombie you see, there are some key bits of information you're going to want to know. Exactly how long are you going to be spending in Dying Light 2? We've got the answer to that. If you're just starting out with the series, then we've also got some tips to get you started and the answer to one of the most commonly asked questions - can you repair your weapons?
- How Long Does It Take To Beat Dying Light 2?
- Tips For Beginners
- How To Repair Weapons
- How To Fast Travel
- How To Solve The First Biomarker Riddle
- All Types Of Infected Explained
- How To Keep Your Immunity Up During Night
- Guide To GRE Anomalies
- How To Find The Secret Developer Room
- Side Quests With The Best Rewards
- Where To Find All Black Ducks
- Where To Find All Red Ducks
Unlockable Gear, Moves, And Items
The key question many Dying Light players are going to have when starting the game is about when you unlock certain pieces of gear. Whether returning from the first game or making their debut here, we've found out how to get all of them and have collected the answers here. We've also ran through all of the upgrades related to the Peacekeepers and Survivors and offer a bit of advice on which side you should go for, as well as how to unlock specific item types throughout your journey.
- How To Unlock The Dropkick
- How To Unlock The Grappling Hook
- How To Unlock The Paraglider
- How To Unlock A Bow
- How To Unlock The UV Flashlight
- How To Unlock The Crossbow
- Every Peacekeeper And Survivor Unlock
- How To Solve The First Biomarker Riddle
- Where To Find Military Tech
- How To Get The Cyber Hands 2177
- How To Unlock The Triple Jump
- How To Get The Pan Of Destiny
- How To Unlock The Hoverboard
- How To Unlock The Dancing Zombie Easter Egg
- How To Unlock The Flying Broom
Review And Features
Beyond the review and numerous guides we've published for Dying Light 2, various editors at TheGamer have also been discussing the game at length through features leading up to and beyond its launch. Some of the topics include the game's infamous "500 hour" length, the difference between choosing the Survivors over the Peacekeepers, and the incredibly strange side-quest featuring a chicken from outer space.
- Dying Light 2 Review: Less Would Have Been More
- Dying Light 2 Has One Of The Weirdest Side Quests Of All Time
- You Really Do Have To Play Dying Light 2 Twice
- Dying Light 2 Would Be So Much Better Without Zombies
- 500 Hours Might Have Been A Conservative Estimate For Dying Light 2
- Sorry Dying Light 2, But No Game Needs To Be 500 Hours Long
- You Don’t Need To Finish That 500 Hours Long Dying Light Game
- Dying Light 2 Fans May Not Like The Sequel's Major Changes
- Dying Light 2 Gameplay Director Answers Our Biggest Questions
- Composer Olivier Deriviere Interview: “I’ve Played More Than 2,000 Hours Of Dying Light 2”
- Lead Designer Tymon Smektala On Shaping The Future Of Dying Light 2 Alongside The Community