Techland has kicked off what it’s calling “The Summer of Dying Light” by announcing new content for the games, along with a Balatro crossover.
Let get started, then, first up with the crossover.
“Prepare for a wild card collaboration as Dying Light 2: Stay Human is teaming up with Balatro. The Dying Light 2 x Balatro: Friend of Aiden Bundle introduces two new side quests and colorful, free items among them the everchanging Joker Charm that leans into the very essence of Balatro’s game of chance and unpredictability. Every time you equip it is a test of fortune about the effect it unlocks – bringing that signature Balatro excitement to Villedor.”
“To begin these new quests, simply look for the mysterious posters in the Bazaar and the Fish Eye. Conquer devilish riddles that will test your knowledge of Villedor and unlock the Friend of Aiden Bundle, which includes:
- Jimbo’s Outfit: No clowning around with this outfit on, you’ve got a job to do: kill some zombies!
- Ceremonial Dagger: It’s no longer just a Joker. Grab the dagger and show ‘em you’re not bluffing! Increase your multiplier by defeating different types of enemies, performing finishers and destroying Joker Charms.
- Joker Charm: Which Joker will you get? Who knows! Create a charm, and you’ll receive a random one with a unique gameplay effect. Just like in Balatro, some will be more useful than others.
- Flying Blind Paraglider: You might miss out on a few chips, but every poker player has to have an exit plan when the odds aren’t looking good.”
Dying Light: Retouched Update
A decade after its initial launch, the acclaimed original Dying Light is receiving another update that breathes new life into Harran. The Dying Light: Retouched Update enhances the game’s visuals and audio, ensuring a more immersive and thrilling experience for both new and returning players.
Key features of the Dying Light: Retouched Update include:
- Enhanced Graphics & Performance: Enjoy increased and upscaled texture quality, a new “Ultra” 8k shadow quality level, improved physics based rendering on metallic surfaces and water, and extended LOD ranges. The Retouched Update is about squeezing out even more from the Dying Light you already love. It’s not a complete overhaul or remaster.
- Improved Audio Experience: Immerse yourself deeper with a remastered soundtrack by Paweł Błaszczak, the original composer, who meticulously recreated the retro-tape sound by recording on actual tape. Expect new tracks and ambient themes throughout the game, and improved hit reaction audio for even more visceral combat feedback.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human new content
“We promised at least five years of support for Dying Light 2, and our fans can count on it,” says Tymon Smektała, Dying Light Franchise Director. “This summer we’re going all in for our community. We’re celebrating our incredibly talented modding community with a UGC Fest and have a full house of free content in the Dying Light 2 x Balatro: Friend of Aiden crossover.”
So there you have it, lots for fans of the Dying Light series to be excited for, with Dying Light: The Beast set for an August release, too.
