What changed in Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition in 2023

Players can now access user-generated maps directly from the main menu on PC and consoles.

Techland hosted workshops for top map creators to enhance user-generated content tools and foster community engagement.

Demonstrations of the capabilities of Developer Tools for creating user-generated maps.

Developers shared insights on new features in Developer Tools to support mod creation.

Defeat Naughty Infected to reclaim stolen candies and restore holiday spirit.

The Goon enemy can now call for allies, increasing encounter difficulty.

Fixed an issue where a dot indication of a new item reappears on all items in the stash.

Fixed an issue where AI was not reacting to players.

Send letters to Santa for gifts while avoiding zombies.

Check for new presents under the Christmas tree in the Bazaar.

Fixed an issue where players could lure infected into Stamma’s Room.

Introduction of new variants of the Gas Tank enemy, including one that can freeze opponents.

Earn a festive outfit by decorating the tree.

Fixed an issue where players were able to cut the enemy in half with knives.

Fixed an issue where the Mission Canceled title does not appear after canceling the mission.

Fixed an issue where the map was blurred and shook while being affected by the howler’s scream.

Fixed sound when players are under the influence of ongoing elemental damage.

Fixed an issue where the objective disappeared shortly after starting the generator in the 'Bridge the Gap' mission.

Fixed VFX during the fights in the Opera Arena.

Fixed an issue where the objective wouldn’t progress after killing all enemies.

Collect 1 Winter Tales Present to earn 800 Christmas Sweets.

Fixed an issue where the camera clips through the Kensei Outfit when healing.

Players can now choose another key to bind the Expert grappling hook.

New melee weapons including polearms for players and enemies, and nocturnal weapons that affect player immunity.

Participate in the Winter Tales event featuring festive-themed zombies and rewards.

Improved Far-jump animation making it more immersive.

Two new hand finishers added, with opportunities to perform them after specific combat actions.

Fixed issue for not getting trophies related to map activities.

New weapon type, Polearms, added for extended reach and strategic engagements.

Fixed an issue where the camera would jitter while opening certain doors in a Dark hollow zone.

Fixed the issue of the game crashing after joining co-op sessions.

Fixed an issue where Skullface would remain idle.

Introduction of a new exploding throwing knife and shurikens for enhanced combat options.

Fixed Cricket Bat icon during challenges.

A free bundle will be available on December 19th, coinciding with the update and event.

Slay festive-themed zombies to gain powerful effects.

Fixed Infected noises.

Fixed an issue where a player could get stuck between textures.

Recover presents stolen by Naughty Infected.

Fixed an issue where Cricket Bat, Scrapper Hammer, or Buccaneer failed to appear in the weapons wheel.

Adjusted knuckledusters attack animation to look more natural.

Fixed an issue where the trophy 'Into the Unknown' was not chained to the rest of the main quest.

Fixed an issue where Anomaly could be seen passing through the environment when leaping.

The city will be covered in snow, allowing players to engage in snowball fights that can freeze enemies.

Fixed an issue with the objective marker displaying improper information.

Winter Tales event introduces festive decorations and new bounties in Villedor, running until January 5th.

Fixed graphical issue after entering the hospital.

New visual and audio effects added to show elemental damage affecting the player.

Three new enemy variants introduced: Toxic biter, Freezing biter, and Incinerating biter, along with a new Goon variant.

Fixed visual effect of torches at the opera building entrance.

Collect 60 Winter Tales Presents to earn Dead of Winter Bow and Deep Freeze Arrow Blueprints.

Fixed an issue where Volatile would ignore flashlights.

Fixed an issue where some infected could be seen walking in the air by the host in 'Bridge the Gap' mission.

Fixed issue with improper lighting on Howlers when they were standing in sunlight.

Adjusted Korek Charm to provide a 40% damage buff at 25% weapon durability.

Fixed Opera Machete balancing.

Fixed issue with invisible collisions during 'Kill the Renegades' objective.

A festive event featuring entertainment, presents, rewards, and a winter atmosphere, starting December 19th.

Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on top of the ceiling near the Bazaar entrance.

Collect 9,000,000 Winter Tales Presents to earn Gingerbread Infected Charm Blueprint.

Unique Winter Elf Gear items available in airdrops each week.

Carnage Manica Shield blueprint is now accessible from the vendor, and the Manica can be dismantled.

Fixed an issue where GRE Aberration could be one-shot in spawning animation.

Fixed game crash after performing a quick resume.

Fixed Volatile AI and patrolling routes near VNC Tower, Highway, and Hills.

Fixed issues preventing Steam and Epic players from joining each other.

New weapon type designed for night fights, featuring special affixes and unique appearances.

Baka is back to reward good deeds during the event.

Players retain Nightrunner Tools in New Game+; existing players will receive missing tools.

Fixed gaps between buildings in the city.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human Winter Tales Edition now available, includes base game, Bloody Ties Story DLC, and Nutcracker Bundle.

Winter Tales Edition available until January 4th, featuring festive-themed content.

Three new bundles: Berserker, Kensei, and Warden, each with unique outfits, weapons, charms, and faction paraglider.

Various asset packs released to enhance modding capabilities.

Added new options for players to customize their gear and craft weapons.

Enhanced the physicality of parkour mechanics based on community feedback.

Made user-created maps accessible from the main menu for all players.

Nights have become scarier with the return of roaming volatiles, enhancing the game's atmosphere.

Hosted around 25 events this year, including crossovers with The Walking Dead, PAYDAY 2, and others.

Players can expect new medieval-style weapons as part of the For Honor event.

Fight against Kensei, Warden, and Berserker warriors in Villedor for rewards from the Berserker Bundle.

Upcoming crossover event with For Honor starting on November 21st, featuring new enemies and content.

Players may encounter non-hostile For Honor warriors who can be spared during duels.

Three new enemies inspired by For Honor will be introduced in the game.

New enemies will be balanced to cater to a diverse player base with varying skill levels.

Special Black Friday Edition featuring Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Bloody Ties DLC at a discount.

Three new skin bundles related to the For Honor crossover will be available.

Fixed an issue with game freezes and eventual game crash

Added LODs (Level Of Distance) variants to recently added Community Maps models

Fixed an issue with Cricket Bat/Scrapper Hammer/Buccaneer fail to appear in the user's weapon wheel making the challenges impossible to finish

Fixed an issue where player could kill GRE Aberration with one hit during spawning animation

Decreased LP for GRE Aberrations to 750LP on easy difficulty, 1000LP on normal, and 2000LP on hard difficulty

Fixed specific crash after trying to join another player in COOP session

Fixed an issue with Player who does not receive any damage by most enemies when wearing level 9 outfit with Toughness Booster activated

Fixed specific crash after loading the save file

Fixed connection and inviting issues between STEAM and EPIC platforms

Fixed several scenarios where COOP games couldn't connect to each other

Added changes in Biter's stamina balance to make performing Finishers on them easier

Fixed a specific issue with unavailable Bloody Ties content after loading the game

New Scarecrow Bundle available for purchase, featuring the harvest blade and themed cosmetic items.

Claim the Plague outfit, gear items, paraglider, and special cane weapon for free until November 16.

A new effect that can bestow powers or create challenges when fighting enemies or consuming chocolate bars.

Defeated enemies may drop weapons, adding a new combat strategy.

Exchange candy for the Venom Sting knife, Nightmare Claw, scary masks, or other weapons and special items.

Players can now repair weapons using crafting resources and in-game currency.

Players can now perform brutal finishers on stunned enemies.

Players can now adjust the field of view on Xbox Series S.

Players can now toggle the bloom effect and adjust advanced lighting settings.

Engage with Halloween-themed enemy variants like Pumpkintiles, Haunted Biters, and Witch Banshees to obtain Treats.

Players can now replay GRE Anomalies for additional loot.

Optimizations for 3D assets and controller vibrations across platforms.

Updated lighting parameters and added new options for Glow, Light Streaks & Lens Flare in Advanced Graphic settings.

Increased LP gains from encounters, challenges, quests, and open world activities; reduced penalties for dying on selected difficulty levels.

Players can now repair weapons at Craft Masters, responding to community feedback.

Players can participate in Halloween-themed challenges and earn rewards.

Four new knives added and transmog features enhanced for gear customization.

Players can dismantle gear and weapon mods on the fly to obtain crafting resources.

Korek's Charm now increases damage when weapon durability is low.

Seven new finishers for Biters, Virals, and Humans, requiring players to lower enemy stamina.

New sorting options for personal stash to improve inventory management.

New exotic weapons with unique affixes and increased stats can be found in various loot boxes.

Various UI adjustments and fixes to localization text.

New enemy types such as Armored Viral and Electric Viral added to the game.

Multiple gameplay bugs fixed, including NPC clipping and weapon throw issues.

Three clans from Vampire: The Masquerade have arrived in Villedor to rid the city of zombies. Participate in their missions for rewards.

Golden Eggs have started appearing throughout Villedor, which can be turned into weapons and lead to the legendary Ancestral Dragon.

Corrected graphical alignment issues of installed mods on Mercenary Machete.

Changes made to the EULA clarify rules for mod creation and distribution.

Fixed stutter and unwanted pop-up windows when changing Gamma settings in-game.

Resolved issues causing the Community Maps tab to freeze after access.

Resolved stutter when hovering over City Alignment benefits in the menu.

Fixed stutter when hovering over Tools in the Inventory menu.

Resolved an exploit allowing players to pick up the same inhibitor twice after defeating a GRE Anomaly in co-op.

A new 100 DL Points pack has been added to the in-game store.

Fixed multiple instances where the screen was too dark to see.

Fixed bug where the player couldn't change a Color Grading.

Fixed irregular breath after chase sequence in UV light.

Weapons will no longer disappear while using boomsticks.

Fixed issue where Bloody Ties was not accessible after changing console language.

Fixed animation where the camera could clip into Aiden after dropkicking.

Key Bindings now correctly explain how to Sprint manually.

Fixed weapon tooltips, including information about various effects.

Improved environment accessibility with Assisted and Physical Parkour.

Volatiles will now spawn out of players' sight to avoid jump scares.

Fixed vibrations on the Dual Sense controller while playing on PC.

Fixed some crashes that occurred in the game.

Fixed issue where Physical Parkour option stopped player from climbing ladders.

Infected Robbers have taken over the Dark Hollows and Forsaken Stores, offering unique rewards: Red Diamonds.

Community Maps will no longer be listed as installed after deleting local files.

Toned down the sounds made by grabbing the metal rooftops.

Physical Parkour option now correctly blocks custom parkour options.

Players can skip the Prologue and start directly with the 'Getting Stronger' quest.

Fixed issue where the custom HUD might be empty.

Fixed multiple localization translations in the game.

Fixed issue with player displayed multiple times during Dynamic Challenge.

Challenges are correctly marked on the 3D Map now.

Fixed camera placing with various parkour movements.

Players can select between Full, Limited, and Minimum brutality settings.

Items will be transferred to the Stash while crafting on PS5 with a full inventory.

Fixed long black screen issue for co-op partners after fast traveling.

Fixed framerate drop caused by fire on Resolution presets for XSX and PS5.

Some enemies that were stuck in place are now moving.

Several accessories will no longer be affected by glass-like VFX while in hand.

Fixed missing textures in some places of the world.

Fixed the Nutcracker appearance while crafting the weapon.

New system for acquiring skin bundles, with 500 free DL Points for players.

New game modifier for occasional activities, can be deactivated in settings.

Reduced the tankiness of Volatiles for more accessible fights.

Introduction of new animations for knives.

Fixed bug where objects in the world were colliding with the environment.

Using consumable items no longer interferes with reviving other players.

Event featuring Infected Robbers and special Red Diamonds for loot, live until September 21st.

Fixed Aiden's hand animation while dodging with a spear equipped.

Fixed Dynamic Challenges' UI stuttering.

Fixed speed and animation of player crawling through vents after using Afterboost.

Fixed player animation stuttering while using a lift.

Fixed swimming sound effects.

Biters will bounce off correctly after being thrown into a wall.

Community Maps can now be played on consoles and Steam Deck.

Dynamic Challenges no longer block revival of other players.

Fixed weapon animations after using Afterboost to look more natural.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Walking Dead with a special bundle featuring iconic items.

An outfit for every law-abiding individual.

An epic crossover event with The Walking Dead begins on July 26th, featuring daily in-game goals.

All players will receive a Sheriff's Hat if the Global Goal of slaying 160 million enemies is met.

Complete the Weekly Goal by killing 850 enemies to earn the blueprint for Lucille, Negan’s barbed wire bat.

A katana for sword-wielding enthusiasts.

The Walking Dead Bundle includes blueprints for Michonne’s Katana, Negan’s Knife, and Lucille.

A new bundle for purchase includes Rick Grimes’ Outfit and The Walking Dead Paraglider for $7.99.

A paraglider for navigating above the undead.

A week-long event celebrating The Walking Dead comics’ 20th anniversary with various challenges and rewards.

Players can collect unique Comic Covers by completing daily Personal Goals during the event.

A deadly bat ready to crack some Infected skulls.

A knife to be used when Lucille isn’t looking.

New bundle featuring Hakon’s Appearance, Hakon's Crossbow, Regular Bolts & Fire Bolts, and Hakon’s Paraglider.

Implemented a proper fix for the missing items in the stash.

Melee weapons will now properly appear as blueprints, available to be crafted at craftmasters.

Players can now find most of the missing items in their stash, though blueprints are not yet usable.

Fixed missing materials in various locations.

New SSR Ultra setting enhances reflections and drawing distance.

Virals will no longer spawn directly in Aiden's position during a quest.

Several animations improved to reduce floatiness and enhance control.

Players will no longer be stuck in an empty screen upon closing certain pop-ups.

Improvements to parkour with new animations, increased air control, and momentum maintenance.

The chase indicator no longer overlaps with XP gained icons.

Game no longer crashes when entering inventory while going to sleep.

PC players can access custom maps created using Developer Tools.

Volatile health bars should be visible again when enabled in settings.

The Military Bundles description balloon is fixed and no longer contains incorrect content text.

Introduced 'Physical' parkour settings for a more grounded experience.

Participate in the Bloody Nights event where danger escalates at night. Loot valuables for rewards.

Launch of a seasonal event with challenges against Volatiles and rewards from June 29 to July 13.

Synchronization of some voice over lines with subtitles has been fixed.

Loot 250 Valuables during the Night to earn a Crossbow + Bolts Blueprint.

Chase can no longer be triggered during the Prometheus quest.

Removed improperly placed parkour and environment objects.

Announcement of a collaboration with The Walking Dead, details to follow.

The music does not stop in some regions of the map anymore.

Removed invisible walls that occurred in various locations.

Loot 1 Valuables during the Night to earn 3 Huntress’ Regular Mission Tickets.

The night has a horror-like feel with reduced visibility and roaming Volatiles.

Spike pathing is fixed during the prologue.

Players can no longer use the Afterboost skill without being active.

Players can choose between grounded control or assisted gameplay in parkour settings.

Visibility reduced at night, enhancing horror atmosphere with upgraded flashlight and dynamic shadows.

Fixed an issue with textures that allowed players to go outside the map.

Rewards for Dynamic Challenges should now be received properly.

Water shaders are now correct when swimming underwater.

Dismembered body parts will no longer instantly disappear.

Various modifications made to the user interface.

Players can hide their helmets to preserve character aesthetics.

Fixed the position of NPCs during some dialogues.

Night population of zombies has been reworked for unexpected moments.

Fixed an issue with NG+ and NG++ options not showing up after completing the story.

Access to player-created maps via mod.io without additional downloads, currently for PC only.

Players can now slide down billboards with a knife.

News is no longer duplicated in the main menu.

Players can now properly grab the ledge of certain objects.

A nostalgic color grading option inspired by Kyle Crane's era.

Loot 40 Valuables during the Night to earn 3 Huntress' Elite Mission Tickets.

Chase sequences are now less arcade-like and more unpredictable.

Waltz behavior improved during the chase sequence.

Players can now throw weapons and retrieve them later.

Enhanced graphics settings for PC players with new color grading option 'Harran Sunset'.

Crashes that occurred when entering water have been fixed.

Regular Volatiles may be replaced with Tyrants during the event for added difficulty.

Loot 25,000,000 Valuables during the Night to earn The Prick's Outfit.

Experience escalating danger and thrills as Volatiles roam the city during the Bloody Nights event.

The night experience is now darker and more dangerous with Volatiles roaming the city.

Activate the advanced parkour mode in settings for a new, more liberating way to traverse the city.

A new Bowie Knife for players to use in combat.

Event ends on June 7 at 4 PM CEST.

Headshot 80 enemies using a Mean-Ass Gun to earn x3 Dynamite + Ray McCall's Charm.

A week-long sharpshooting event featuring exclusive Old West-themed items and challenges.

A special weapon available only during the Undead or Alive event, found around Special Infected and vehicles.

New outfit inspired by the character Silas Greaves from Call of Juarez.

Blueprint for a throwable dynamite to combat the Infected.

Headshot 420 enemies using a Mean-Ass Gun to earn Bowie Knife + Weapon Blueprint.

Unlock exclusive items like Ray McCall’s charm, Dynamite, and a Bowie Knife during the event.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger with the new Gunslinger bundle featuring Western-inspired items.

Travel with a paraglider featuring the image of a famous bounty hunter.

Blueprint for building and upgrading the Bowie Knife.

Headshot 20,000,000 enemies using a Mean-Ass Gun to earn x25 Pilgrim Token.

Celebrate with headshot challenges and rewards using Mean-Ass Guns.

Headshot 1 enemy using a Mean-Ass Gun to earn x12 Dynamite.

Release of the Gunslinger Bundle including Silas Greaves Outfit, Gunslinger Paraglider, and more for $6.99.

Resolved the lack of distinction between slot types for weapon mods in the Craftmaster menu.

Resolved the issue where mods and charms were not visible on the Skullcut weapon.

Improved the Far Jump skill to provide a smoother experience.

Fixed a crash that could occur when trying to enter the main menu after launching the game.

Resolved several console freezes and hangs related to wrongly uploaded data.

Fixed an issue where multiple video settings would reset to the previous state after loading a save file.

Resolved a rare issue where co-op players would get stuck on the communication error if dialogue was triggered simultaneously.

AIs will now have a proper ragdoll reaction after using the Grapple Throw skill.

Resolved issues with camera smoothing during run animations.

Corrected the bounty counter increasing by 2 after a single action in the Viral Rush event.

Addressed rare cases where the number of enemies from the Viral Rush event would block story progression.

Optimized medium and high presets of volumetric fog to reduce performance drops.

A new online service for fans, part of TechlandGG, allowing players to experience the Dying Light world in a new way.

Players can activate tasks to complete in-game, with rewards for completing all six bounties each week.

The legendary Pilgrim, Spike, returns to assist players during their adventures.

A new item in the Armory that gives players a chance to win exclusive weaponry, some of the rarest items available.

Players can spend Pilgrim Tokens on new weapons, unique outfits, and specialized tools in the Pilgrim Outpost Armory.

A new rank system for Pilgrims, allowing players to earn Reputation Points and rank up for rewards.

Players can modify the visuals of most gear pieces using a new 'Appearance' slot.

Players can craft weapons using blueprints obtained from exploring The City.

Cut off/destroy at least 80,000,000 Virals to unlock the Viral Rahim's Outfit.

New challenges with rewards for completing Daily and Weekly bounties.

Players can now maintain both stats and appearance with the gear transmog feature.

Focus on physical combat with new dismemberment mechanics and improved enemy reactions.

Participate in the Viral Rush event from April 20th till May 4th to unlock the Rahim Bundle.

Improved stability related to host crashes when players connect.

Resolved issues affecting achievements, enemy behavior, and player interactions.

New hub for players to activate bounties and earn Pilgrim Reputation Points.

Optimizations for better performance during longer play sessions.

Resolved issues with missing text in various game menus.

A new in-game and online destination for players to activate bounties, track community events, and receive Pilgrim tokens.

Adjusted the number of Howlers that appear at night.

Participate in the Viral Rush event to earn rewards by eliminating mutated Virals.

New weapon crafting system allows players to find and upgrade blueprints for their loadout.

Complete goals to earn various tokens and rewards including weapons and outfits.

Major improvements to combat and physics, enhancing limb dismemberment and damage visualizations.

New bundle includes Rooster Suit, Chicken Claw, and Chicken Wing.

Kill 15,000,000 enemies using Egg-splosive throwables to earn Chicken Claw.

Kill 400 enemies using Egg-splosive throwables to earn Rooster Suit + Chicken Wing.

Kill 1 enemy using Egg-splosive throwables to earn Harper’s Token.

Participate in the Egg-splosive Hunt to find Egg-splosives and earn rewards by killing enemies with them.

Kill 123 enemies using Egg-splosive throwables to earn Egg-ceptional Charm.

Join the egg-splosive hunt event from 21/03 until 28/03 to earn exclusive items.

Players can earn the Chicken Bundle including Rooster Suit, Chicken Claw, and Chicken Wings for free by completing event goals.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is now verified for play on Valve's Steam Deck.

Dropkick at least one enemy to receive one Hunter's Token.

Dropkick at least 15,000,000 enemies to receive the Night Hunter Mask.

Dropkick at least 100 enemies to receive the Voltaic Wrench.

Celebrate the 1st Anniversary with a Dropkick Weekend featuring amped-up ragdolls and damage.

Complete dropkick challenges to earn rewards including the Brecken Bundle items.

Dropkick at least 200 enemies to receive the Brecken Outfit and Brecken's Paraglider.

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Selecting 'OFF' in the options menu will now save properly

Selecting XeSS in the video options menu no longer causes a driver crash

Now has 250 weapon item slots

This could cause performance drops on some PC configurations

Players can now reset their progress once per save after reaching the 50th Legend Level

Selected floors, walls, and surfaces have improved textures.

Players can earn rewards by completing goals during the Dropkick weekend from 09/02 to 13/02.

Rare Trophies will now drop more often from Infected.

Cut off at least one enemy limb to receive the Bloody Anniversary Charm + Tokens.

Multiple fixes related to graphics, audio, and performance.

Players can now instantly kill grabbing Biters with the Stab Skill upgrade.

Cut off at least 250 enemy limbs to receive the Wolfclaw.

Biter-grabbing frequency has been lowered.

Players can now easily swap accessories and Nightrunner tools in the Quick Slot.

Any player can now use the host’s Nightrunner Tools during co-op.

Improved loading times of Messages of the Day in the main menu.

The game will no longer use 3rd-party DRM protection.

Cutscenes can now be skipped by holding down the dedicated button.

Players can now determine any amount of crafted items.

The update will also introduce Cross-Gen and Legend Levels as part of the anniversary celebrations.

PC only feature for enhanced performance with VRR monitor.

Dynamic Competitions are back to enhance online experience.

Players completing the Bloody Anniversary goal will receive the Rais Bundle (worth $2.99) for free.

New animations for 1-handed axe have been added.

Multiple fixes related to co-op gameplay and UI.

Gain new passive abilities and progress faster than ever before.

Commemorate the occasion with a greater chance of dismembering foes and complete goals to receive items from Rais Bundle for free.

Players can respawn 45 seconds after death near another player.

Cut off at least 800 enemy limbs to receive the Rais Outfit + Rais's Paraglider.

Players can earn rewards by completing community goals during the themed Bloody Anniversary event from 31/01 to 09/02.

Added a quest marker for 'Portrait of a Hangover'.

Cut off at least 60,000,000 enemy limbs to receive the Volatile Mask.

Players who own both Dying Light and Dying Light 2 can access the Crane Bundle as part of the anniversary celebration.

Hazmat Biters won't explode instantly when hit with fire or electric mods.

Added tooltips to map icons for vendors at Carnage Hall.

Challenges should now end for all players if one completes it.

Added an additional seventh health bar segment for players with over 600 HP.

More immersive and frightening audio during night chases.

Fixed overlapping text of 'Quest Update' with health bar.

Ability to dodge when looking up has been added.

Newly added apparel granted at the beginning of the game.

Markers of other players will display on the compass at greater distances.

Players completing the Dropkick weekend goal will receive the Brecken Bundle (worth $2.99) for free.

The order of icons for mod weapons is now consistent.

The 1st year anniversary update includes community-requested features and Quality of Life improvements.

Its raw strength and power will for sure bring misfortune to your enemies.

Kick off the year of the rabbit with sacred offerings prepared just for you.

Wear it proudly and move swiftly when going down the rabbit hole.