What changed in Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition in 2026

118 updates · 13 main milestones · Jan 20, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026

  1. 6 events
    Dying Light X Embody Launchnew contentMilestone

    Personalized 360° spatial audio coming to Dying Light: The Beast and Dying Light 2 Stay Human on November 5.

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    Universal Compatibility for Spatial Audionew content

    Works with any standard stereo headphones or earbuds.

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    Immerse Gamepack by Embodynew contentMilestone

    Personalized 360° spatial audio introduced for enhanced directional sound.

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    Enhanced Headphone Modequality of life

    New feature toggle available in Settings > Audio for improved audio experience.

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    Lifetime License for Immerse Gamepackstore

    Optional one-time purchase of $19.99 USD per platform after the trial.

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    14-Day Free Trial for Immerse Gamepacknew content

    Full access to the feature for 14 days without credit card or subscription required.

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  2. 6 events
    Event Standings and Rewards Claimingseasonal event

    Track standings and claim rewards starting November 9.

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    Showdown Candies Collectionseasonal event

    Collect Showdown Candies by hunting special enemies or looting Halloween Chests.

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    Halloween Showdown 2026: Week 2 Matchupseasonal event

    Scaregoon vs. Witch with special rewards and voting mechanics.

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    Bonus Halloween Candies for Donationsseasonal event

    Donate Showdown Candies to earn Halloween Candies.

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    Unlockable Weapons for Factionsseasonal event

    Unlock the Bloodletting Blade for Scaregoon and The Lobotomizer for Witch.

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    Voting Mechanic at Baka’s Shopseasonal event

    Spend Showdown Candies to vote for your favorite faction.

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  3. 5 events
    Dying Light Outpost Updatesgameplay

    Check the Dying Light Outpost to see who's dominating the city during the event.

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    Rewards for Event Participationgameplay

    Players can push to claim rewards during the Halloween Showdown.

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    Halloween Showdown 2026 – Week 1 Launchseasonal event

    Week 1 of the Halloween Showdown 2026 has started, featuring the Frighter vs. Gravegade.

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    Voting at the Bazaargameplay

    Players can cast their votes at the Bazaar to influence the event.

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    Earn Showdown Candiesgameplay

    Players can earn Showdown Candies from encounters during the event.

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  4. 12 events
    Fixed Old World Money Slot Issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue with Old World Money sharing the same slot as 'Pistol Weaponry Kit'.

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    Added Missing Store Assets and Translationsui ux

    Included some missing store assets and translations in the game.

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    Fixed Missing Truck Curtains Issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue with missing truck curtains near chests, improving encounter ambush visibility.

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    Fixed Audio Cutting Out After 10 Minutesbug fix

    Fixed the issue where game audio sometimes cut out after around 10 minutes of gameplay.

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    Updated Intro and Skip Prologue Videosgameplay

    Videos updated to match graphical improvements and adjusted narration for better world introduction.

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    Fixed Heavy Flickering with FSR Frame Genbug fix

    Resolved the issue with heavy flickering that sometimes occurred when FSR Frame Gen was enabled.

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    Halloween Showdown 2026 Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    A three-week community cooperation event with shared goals and rewards based on character support.

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    Fixed Performance Drop with VSync and XeSSbug fix

    Resolved the issue causing performance to drop to 8 FPS when VSync is enabled with XeSS.

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    TPP Mode Shot Accuracy Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue in TPP mode where shots sometimes did not land where the crosshair is pointing.

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    Fixed Store Access Softlock Issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue where accessing the store sometimes softlocked the player in the Inventory Menu during onboarding tutorials.

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    Fixed Various Crashes Related to Intel XeSSbug fix

    Addressed multiple crashes that were occurring due to Intel XeSS.

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    Fixed NPC Clipping Through Geometrybug fix

    Addressed issues with NPCs sometimes clipping through the game geometry.

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  5. 3 events
    Partnership with Embody Audio for 3D Spatial Soundnew content

    Introducing personalized 3D spatial sound to enhance the audio experience in Dying Light 2 Stay Human.

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    Immerse Gamepack Launchnew content

    The new Immerse Gamepack will allow players to experience tailored audio for survival in the game.

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    14-Day Free Trial for Immerse Gamepacknew content

    Players can try the Immerse Gamepack for free for 14 days upon its launch.

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  6. 9 events
    New Community Map: The Stadiumnew content

    A sports arena for solo or multiplayer competitions in various disciplines.

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    New Community Map: Vertical Hellnew content

    A relentless vertical challenge where you climb higher without going back down.

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    New Community Map: Run Boy Runnew content

    A pure time-challenge built across lakes, valleys, GRE facilities, and ruined highways.

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    New Community Map: Nightmare Dimensionnew content

    Sprint, fight, and parkour through a surreal world where you face your deepest fears to wake up.

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    New Official Mod: Infinite Ammonew content

    Provides infinite ammunition for all ranged weapons, allowing players to focus on aiming.

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    Chapter 4: Parkour Academy Releasednew contentMilestone

    The Breach continues with Chapter 4: Parkour Academy, introducing new community maps and mods focused on parkour challenges.

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    New Official Mod: Clean Map Modnew content

    Reduces map markers and radar clutter while disabling tutorials for a more immersive experience.

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    New Community Map: Splashnew content

    A fast-paced waterpark-style time trial with no checkpoints and rotating obstacles.

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    New Community Map: LFG (Garrison Island)new content

    Clear a once-elite island fortress of the infected and activate GRE sprayers to turn it into a new home for Survivors’ community.

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  7. 3 events
    Shop Experience Improvementsquality of life

    Various improvements made to enhance the shop experience.

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    Block Selling of Paid Gear to Vendorsbug fix

    Implemented a fix to prevent players from selling paid gear to vendors.

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    Free Galdius Sword Availablestore

    Players can claim a free Galdius sword from the in-game store.

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  8. 2 events
    Fix for various crashes and freezesbug fix

    Addresses multiple issues causing the game to crash or freeze.

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    Correction of new UV lightingvisuals

    Adjustments made to UV lighting in certain areas of the game.

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  9. 5 events
    Infinite Ammo for Firearmsgameplay

    Players will have infinite ammo for firearms throughout the Viral Rush event.

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    Viral Rush Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    From August 10 to August 17, experience increased Viral activity in Villedor with more aggressive enemies and infinite ammo.

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    Increased Viral Aggressiongameplay

    Virals will roam the streets day and night, responding to disturbances with increased numbers and aggression.

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    Stronger Viral Introducedgameplay

    A tougher, more durable Viral will periodically join the fight during the event.

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    Escalating Chaos Over the Weekendgameplay

    Viral presence will increase and encounters will become bloodier as the weekend progresses.

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  10. 6 events
    Road to Outside Mapnew content

    Escape a deadly abandoned mine and uncover dark secrets in a village.

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    Dead Jungle Mapnew content

    Explore a forgotten jungle temple and survive dangers within its ancient ruins.

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    New Official Mods Availablenew content

    Includes Regeneration Mod, Unlimited Weapon Durability, Infinite Stamina, and Super Survivor Sense.

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    Chapter 3: Open Worlds Releasednew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new Community Maps & Mods for exploration, parkour, combat, and survival.

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    The Ancient Colosseum Mapnew content

    Battle waves of enemies in an arena where victories unlock new advantages.

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    Fallen Empire Mapnew content

    A hardcore time trial designed for speed, precision, and mastery.

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  11. 17 events
    Fixed Improperly Placed Vegetation and Terrainbug fix

    Corrected issues with vegetation and terrain placement.

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    Fixed Coop Grenade Audio Issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue with grenade explosion triggering 'ear ringing' audio event for coop players.

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    Fixed Aiden's Head Disappearing on Loadbug fix

    Corrected the issue with Aiden's head disappearing when loading the game with a skin equipped.

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    Fixed Controller Button Function Sharingbug fix

    Corrected the issue with Subscribe and View functions sharing the same button on a controller.

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    Fixed Renderer Setting Not Savingbug fix

    Resolved the issue with Renderer setting not being saved after changing and restarting the title.

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    Fixed NPC Geometry Intersectionsbug fix

    Resolved issues with various NPCs intersecting with geometry.

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    Fixed UV Trap Light Emissionbug fix

    Resolved the issue with UV trap not emitting light when used.

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    Fixed Missing VO Lines for Barneybug fix

    Addressed the issue with missing multiple VO lines for Barney.

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    Viral Rush - Fully Loadedbalance change

    Virals become immune to sunlight, increasing encounters and introducing a special Viral with enhanced immunities.

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    UV Lighting Improvementsvisuals

    Updated UV flashlight color from pink-purple to pale blue for better aesthetic coherence.

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    Fixed Improper Animation of Throwing Spearbug fix

    Corrected the animation issue when throwing the spear.

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    Fixed Various Crashesbug fix

    Addressed multiple crash issues within the game.

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    Fixed Missing Localizations for Tolga Bountiesbug fix

    Resolved missing localizations for multiple Tolga bounties.

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    Fixed Elevator Issue in Coopbug fix

    Corrected the elevator implementation for peers after restoring power during 'A Place to Call Home' mission.

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    Increased XP Gains from Main Missionsbalance change

    Boosted XP gains from main missions and a smaller boost to side missions to enhance early gameplay experience.

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    Fixed Aiden's Head Disappearing When Picking First Weaponbug fix

    Resolved the issue with Aiden's head disappearing when picking the first weapon in the Prologue.

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    Fixed Aiden Falling Through Map in Elevatorbug fix

    Resolved the issue with Aiden falling through the map during 'Markers of Plague' mission.

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  12. 18 events
    Fixed Quest Marker Update Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue with quest marker not updating in Prologue.

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    Fixed Missing SFX in Main Menubug fix

    Resolved issue with sound effects missing in the Main Menu.

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    Added Skins Section to Inventory Menubug fix

    New section allows easier switching between outfits from bundles.

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    Enhanced UI/UX Integration with mod.ioui uxMilestone

    Improved integration of mod.io for a seamless experience in exploring custom maps and mods.

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    Global UI Improvementsui uxMilestone

    Comprehensive UI enhancements including store tabs and discount management system.

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    Fixed Coop Game Responsiveness Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue with game becoming unresponsive when Host closes it while Peer is joining.

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    Fixed Unredeemed Items Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where restarting the game removes all unredeemed items until revisiting the store.

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    Fixed Prologue Cinematic Freezing on Xbox Onebug fix

    Resolved issue with prologue cinematic freezing after a few seconds.

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    Adjusted Volatile Behavior in Early Gamebalance change

    Slower detection and attacks from Volatiles in Region 1 for a fairer challenge.

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    Fixed Mouse Scroll Issue in Stashbug fix

    Resolved issue with mouse scroll not working while scrolling through the Stash.

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    Introduction of The Breachnew contentMilestone

    Transforming Dying Light 2 into a platform for custom maps and mods, featuring community-created content.

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    Fixed Corrupted Graphics with FSR2 Enabledbug fix

    Resolved issue with corrupted graphics appearing when FSR2 is enabled.

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    Fixed Infinite Black Screen on PS5bug fix

    Resolved issue with infinite black screen showing instead of intro when starting a new game.

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    Looting Enhancementsgameplay

    Added chance for random rare drops from infected to increase unpredictability in scavenging.

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    Fixed Missing Audio in Fish Eyebug fix

    Resolved issue where subtitles were visible but audio was not hearable inside the Fish Eye.

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    Fixed Excessive Leaves FXbug fix

    Resolved issue with excessive leaves FX outside of Hakon's hideout during the 'Getting Stronger' mission.

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    Refined Early Game ExperiencegameplayMilestone

    Shortened prologue, improved lighting, and adjusted encounter difficulty for smoother gameplay.

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    Fixed Missing Meshes and Occludersbug fix

    Resolved issues with missing meshes and misplaced occluders around the Floating Fortress.

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  13. 3 events
    Global Challenge for GRE Pistolseasonal event

    Defeat 5,000,000 Outbreak infected to earn the GRE Pistol.

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    Infected Outbreak Week 3 Challengeseasonal event

    Regional goals to defeat infected in Quarry End, Garrison, and East Borough.

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    Unlock Kyle Crane Outfitseasonal event

    Finish all 7 tasks to unlock the iconic Kyle Crane Outfit from Dying Light: The Beast.

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  14. 6 events
    XP Boost for Event Participantsbalance change

    +50% XP boost during the Infected Outbreak event to rank up faster.

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    Unlock Kyle Crane Outfitseasonal event

    Complete 7 personal goals during the event to unlock the iconic Kyle Crane Outfit from Dying Light: The Beast.

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    Massive Discounts During Eventshop

    25% off all traders and 50% off Jai’s ammo during the Infected Outbreak event.

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    Global Goals for Event Rewardsseasonal event

    Defeat 4,000,000 Outbreak infected to earn GRE Baton and 5,000,000 kills to unlock a second part of Secret Files.

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    Infected Outbreak Week 2 Goalsseasonal event

    Defeat 2,000,000 Outbreak infected in Saint Paul Island and Horseshoe, and 1,000,000 in Horizon Village to restore the districts.

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    Weapon Drops from Outbreak Enemiesnew content

    Outbreak Biters and Virals now drop weapons, enhancing scavenging opportunities.

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  15. 6 events
    Year of the Horse In-Game Eventseasonal event

    Celebrate the Year of the Horse with themed challenges and rewards from February 17-24.

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    Year of the Horse Charm Rewardseasonal event

    Reward for completing 5 bounties during the event.

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    Lubu Red Outfit - Legacy of Fengxian Rewardseasonal event

    Reward for completing 3 bounties during the event.

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    Outpost Bounties Rewardsseasonal event

    Complete bounties at Dying Light Outpost for Year of the Horse-themed rewards.

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    Collecting Red Envelopesseasonal event

    Red envelopes will drop from certain enemies, containing money, trophies, samples, and lore collectibles.

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    Year of the Horse Polearm - Sky-Piercer Halberd Rewardseasonal event

    Reward for completing 1 bounty during the event.

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  16. 6 events
    Silenced Pistol - Quietusnew content

    Deals 50% more headshot damage and has a 20% chance not to consume ammo when health is low.

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    Black Hand Outfitnew content

    Wearing it grants a small chance to find notes about the Obsidian Table.

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    Paraglider - The Obsidian Glidernew content

    Glide over the city with deadly grace.

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    Katana - The Last Breathnew content

    A deadly blade that deals more critical damage and increases decapitation chances while consuming less stamina when health is low.

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    Obsidian Table Charmnew content

    Boosts both damage dealt and resistance by 20% when health is low.

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    Black Hand Bundle Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Step into the shadows as an elite assassin of The Obsidian Table with the new Black Hand Bundle.

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  17. 4 events
    Community and Personal Goals in Outbreakgameplay

    Players can contribute to community and personal goals that influence the outcome of the Infected Outbreak.

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    Infected Outbreak Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    A special Infected Outbreak event begins, lasting from February 12 to March 5, with new districts overrun by zombies each week.

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    New Black Hand Bundle Availablenew content

    The Black Hand Bundle includes the Black Hand Outfit, Quietus Silenced Pistol, The Last Breath Katana, Obsidian Table Charm, and The Obsidian Glider Paraglider.

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    Unlock Kyle Crane Outfitnew content

    Complete all personal challenges during the event to unlock the iconic Kyle Crane outfit from Dying Light: The Beast.

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  18. 1 event
    Night Wolf Evolving Bundle Releasednew contentMilestone

    Begin your journey to become the Crimson Werewolf with the Night Wolf Bundle, featuring high-end gear and a four-part evolving questline.

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