What changed in Dying Light in 2015
299 updates · 25 main milestones · Jan 30, 2015 to Dec 9, 2015
- 8 eventsRemoved desaturation effect on low healthvisuals
Removed desaturation post-process effect when player has low health
SteamFixed freezes after alt+tab during moviesbug fixFixed freezes after using alt+tab during in-game movies
SteamFixed various rare crashesbug fixSteamFixed collector quests completion issuebug fixFixed problems with completing some of the collector quests (no trigger on Toygar)
SteamFixed freezes after alt+tab during moviesbug fixFixed freezes after using alt+tab during in-game movies
SteamRemoved low health desaturation effectvisualsRemoved desaturation post-process effect when player has low health
SteamFixed various rare crashesbug fixSteamFixed collector quests completion issuebug fixFixed problems with completing some of the collector quests (no trigger on Toygar)
Steam - 14 eventsSharing and downloading asset packagesmoddingSteamSharing and downloading asset packagesmoddingSteamAdding custom audio filesmoddingSteamWrong counting tangents for mirrored UVs fixedbug fixSteamWrong counting tangents for mirrored UVs fixedbug fixSteamMalfunctioning scripts for custom items, blueprints, and weapons fixedbug fixSteamSharp terrain block connections when raising/lowering terrain fixedbug fixSteamNon-night Zombie screams and HUD notification 'Night is Coming' fixedbug fixSteamMesh hooks hierarchy issues fixedbug fixSteamNon-night Zombie screams and HUD notification 'Night is Coming' fixedbug fixSteamAdding custom audio filesmoddingSteamMalfunctioning scripts for custom items, blueprints, and weapons fixedbug fixSteamSharp terrain block connections when raising/lowering terrain fixedbug fixSteamMesh hooks hierarchy issues fixedbug fixSteam
- 6 eventsBeyond Dying Light Contest II Announcementseasonal event
Announcement of the second edition of the 'Beyond Dying Light' contest for custom map creation.
SteamBeyond Dying Light Contest II Announcementseasonal eventContest for creating custom maps using Developer Tools with prizes including an Alienware Alpha i7.
SteamExpanded Developer Tools with Terrain Creation & Editingnew contentNew features added to Developer Tools for terrain creation and editing.
SteamExpanded Developer Tools with Terrain Creation & Editingnew contentNew features added to Developer Tools for terrain creation and editing.
Steam - 16 eventsRebuild All Assets Optionquality of life
"Build Assets for PC" in the "Validate and Build" menu now rebuilds all assets and generates a new materials pack.
SteamMissing Animations and FX Addednew contentAdded missing animations and FX to enhance the game experience.
SteamImport Custom FBX Meshesnew contentMilestoneAdded option to import custom FBX meshes into your Dying Light map.
SteamImport Custom FBX Meshesnew contentMilestoneAdded option to import custom FBX meshes into your Dying Light map.
SteamDeeper FBX Tree Explorationquality of lifeImproved FBX tree exploration while converting to .msh file.
SteamRebuild All Assets for PCbug fix"Build Assets for PC" in the "Validate and Build" menu now rebuilds all assets and generates a new materials pack.
Steam - 8 eventsFixed hunter connection problems to 4 players coop gamesbug fixSteamFixed constantly spawning airdrops on slums areabug fixSteamBlocked possibility to post leaderboards results with modded gamebug fixSteamFixed hunter connection problems to 4 players coop gamesbug fixSteamFixed constantly spawning airdrops on slums areabug fixSteamBlocked possibility to post leaderboards results with modded gamebug fixSteamMinor bow related issues fixedbug fixSteamMinor bow related issues fixedbug fixSteam
- 50 eventsAdditional National Outfits and Community T-Shirtnew content
Added new national outfits and a community designed t-shirt.
SteamWeapon Duplication Exploit Fixedbug fixSteamThree New Trophiesnew contentSteamGround Pound Bug Fixedbug fixSteamFixed Antialiasing on Linuxbug fixSteamRevamped Quarantine Zonesnew contentSteamShops Prices and Selection Adjustmentsbalance changeAdjustments made to shop prices and selection.
SteamFixed Some Postprocess Issues on Linuxbug fixSteamNew Progression System for Be the ZombiegameplayMilestoneEntirely new progression system with three stages of mutation and unique skills.
SteamVarious Stability ImprovementsperformanceVarious stability improvements, including for co-op mode.
SteamVarious Stability Improvementsbug fixIncluded stability improvements, particularly in co-op mode.
SteamImproved OpenGL Performance on LinuxperformanceSteamUnlocking Achievements Issues Fixedbug fixSteamFixed Lip-Sync Issues on Linuxbug fixSteamFlare Damage to Hives Normalizedbalance changeSteamAdditional National Outfits and Community T-Shirtnew contentNew national outfits and a community designed t-shirt added.
SteamVarious Balance Tweaks for Be the Zombiebalance changeVarious balance tweaks made for the Be the Zombie mode.
SteamNew Progression System in Be the ZombiegameplayMilestoneIntroduced an entirely new progression system with three stages of mutation and unique skills.
SteamSpit Not Sticking to Opponents Fixedbug fixSteamSpit Not Sticking to Opponents Fixedbug fixFixed issue where spit was not sticking to opponents.
SteamFixed Zombie Motion Blur on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed SSAO on Linuxbug fixSteam - 24 eventsRestored Attach and Detach Functionsbug fixSteamFixed Default Terrain's Layer List Initializationbug fixSteamTerrain Editing Addednew content
Terrain Editing functionality introduced with launcher support for Linux.
SteamFixed Default Terrain's Layer List Initializationbug fixResolved initialization issues with the default terrain's layer list.
SteamEnabled Browsing of Textures and Meshesnew contentSteamFixed Varlist-Set Weatherbug fixSteamTerrain Editing Addednew contentTerrain Editing feature introduced with launcher support for Linux.
SteamFixed Infinite Lag with Terrain Blocksbug fixFixed an issue causing infinite lag when locking a large number of terrain blocks.
SteamFixed Workshop Description Issuesbug fixSteamFixed Infinite Lag When Locking Large Amount of Terrain Blocksbug fixSteamEnabled Setting Up Previews for Collectionsnew contentSteamFixed FX Viewerbug fixSteamDisabled Nav Mesh Drawing on Minimapbug fixSteamAdded Envprobes Masksnew contentSteamVarious Other Technical FixesotherSteam - 6 eventsSteam Workshop Integrationmodding
Integration with Steam Workshop to facilitate sharing of user-generated content.
SteamVideo Guides for Developer Toolsquality of lifeA set of video guides has been prepared to help users get started with the Developer Tools.
SteamSteam Workshop IntegrationmoddingIntegration with Steam Workshop for sharing user-generated content has been implemented.
SteamRelease of Dying Light Developer Toolsnew contentMilestoneDying Light Developer Tools are now available for download, allowing players to create and share their own content.
SteamRelease of Dying Light Developer ToolsmoddingMilestoneDying Light Developer Tools are now available for download via Steam, allowing players to create and share their own content.
SteamVideo Guides for Developer ToolsmoddingA set of video guides has been prepared to help users get started with the Developer Tools.
Steam - 14 eventsFixed UV block and Horde skills in BTZ on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed weapon duplication bugbug fixMilestoneSteamVarious performance improvements for WindowsperformanceSteamFixed incorrect spit notifications in BTZbug fixSteamFixed quick travel to players in coop on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed weapon duplication bugbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed incorrect spit notifications in BTZbug fixSteamFixed cross play username and chat issues on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed UV block and Horde skills in BTZ on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed cross play username and chat issues on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed quick travel to players in coop on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed specific achievementsbug fixSteamFixed specific achievementsbug fixSteamVarious performance improvements for WindowsperformanceSteam
- 39 eventsFixed Glitch When Changing Resolution on Linuxbug fixSteamVarious Improvements in World and Character ArtvisualsSteam4 Outfits as Story Campaign Rewards Addednew contentSteamVarious Balance Tweaks to Weapons, Loot Chests, Shops, and Craftingbalance changeSteamZombie Invasions Option Addednew content
New option to enable zombie invasions with co-op disabled.
SteamResolved Stability Issuesbug fixMilestoneVarious stability issues resolved, including those affecting co-op gameplay.
SteamImproved Mouse Scroll Speed in Map Menuquality of lifeEnhanced mouse scroll speed for better navigation in the map menu.
SteamNew Extremely Rare Gold Weapon Rarity Level Addednew contentSteamExtremely Rare Gold Weapons Addednew contentMilestoneA new rarity level for weapons, featuring extremely rare Gold weapons.
SteamSignificant Performance Improvements for LinuxperformanceMilestoneMajor performance enhancements for the Linux version of the game.
SteamAMD Radeon Support Added for LinuxsystemSupport for AMD Radeon graphics on Linux systems introduced.
SteamOver 50 New Weapons Addednew contentSteamFixed Resolution Change Glitchbug fixResolved an issue that caused glitches when changing resolution.
SteamSignificantly Improved Performance on LinuxperformanceSteamOver 50 New Weapons Addednew contentMilestoneA large variety of new weapons introduced to the game.
SteamVarious Balance Tweaksbalance changeAdjustments made to weapons, loot chests, shops, and crafting.
SteamFixed Screenshots Capturing on Linuxbug fixSteamAdded AMD Radeon Support for LinuxsystemSteamImproved Mouse Scroll Speed in Map Menu on Linuxquality of lifeSteamImprovements to Game QuestsgameplaySteamFixed Crashes Related to Audio Driverbug fixResolved crashes that were linked to audio driver issues.
SteamImprovements in Natural Movement FlowgameplaySteamOutfits as Story Campaign Rewardsnew contentFour new outfits available as rewards for completing the story campaign.
SteamImprovements in World and Character ArtvisualsVisual enhancements made to the game's world and character models.
SteamFixed Minor Rendering Issues on Linuxbug fixSteamResolved Various Stability Issues Including Co-opbug fixSteamNew Option for Zombie Invasions with Co-op Disablednew contentSteamImprovements in Natural Movement FlowgameplayEnhancements to the fluidity of character movement.
SteamHard Mode Addednew contentSteamHard Mode Addednew contentMilestoneA new difficulty level for players seeking a greater challenge.
SteamFixed Crashes Related to Audio Driver on Linuxbug fixSteamImproved Overall Game PerformanceperformanceMilestoneGeneral performance enhancements across the game.
SteamNational Outfits Addednew contentSteamImproved Overall Game PerformanceperformanceSteam - 42 eventsResolved issues with unlocking certain achievementsgameplaySteamAdded option to disable film grain video effectgameplaySteamFixed duplicating weapons exploitgameplaySteamFixed problems with using keys assigned to gameplay features during chatbug fixSteamFixed the issue with reaching Survivor Rank 25gameplaySteamAdded option to disable film grain video effectgameplaySteamResolved issues with unlocking certain achievementsbug fixSteamModded games will not work online with original unchanged versionsmoddingSteamResolved extremely low resolution textures on certain objectsvisualsSteamFixed duplicating weapons exploitbug fixSteamSignificantly reduced RAM memory usageperformanceSteamAdded additional tools for tracking network issuesnetworkSteamFixed motion blur switching via main menu on LinuxperformanceSteamFixed several issues with connecting to games when playing as the zombienetworkSteamGames can be moddedmoddingSteamOptimized video memory management to eliminate 'ResizeBuffers failed 0x887a0005' error messageperformanceSteamFixed ammo disappearing from player’s inventory during shooting challengesgameplaySteamSignificantly reduced RAM memory usageperformanceSteamModded games will work with other identically modded gamesmoddingSteamResolved issues with Personal Statistics menubug fixSteamFixed extremely long load timesperformanceSteamModded games will work with other identically modded gamesmoddingSteamResolved various stability issuesperformanceSteamFixed motion blur switching via main menu for LinuxperformanceSteamFixed several issues with connecting to games when playing as the zombienetworkSteamResolved various stability issuesperformanceSteamFixed the ‘infinite spit’ exploit in Be-the-Zombie modegameplaySteamFixed extremely long load times for some usersperformanceSteamGames can be moddedmoddingSteamFixed messaging when playing cross-platform session on LinuxnetworkSteamFixed problems with using keys assigned to gameplay features during chatgameplaySteamFixed messaging when playing cross-platform session on LinuxnetworkSteamOptimized video memory management to eliminate 'ResizeBuffers failed 0x887a0005' error messageperformanceSteamResolved extremely low resolution textures on certain objectsvisualsSteamFixed ammo disappearing from player’s inventory during shooting challengesbug fixSteamNumerous general performance optimizationsperformanceSteamFixed the ‘infinite spit’ exploit in Be-the-Zombie modegameplaySteamNumerous general performance optimizationsperformanceSteamModded games will not work online with original unchanged versionsmoddingSteamFixed the issue with reaching Survivor Rank 25gameplaySteamResolved issues with Personal Statistics menugameplaySteamAdded additional tools for tracking network issuesnetworkSteam
- 20 eventsFixed cut-scenes crash issue for Nvidia effects usersbug fixSteamFixed too intense blur effectvisualsSteamFixed too intense blur effectvisualsSteamFixed a block with optional safe zonesbug fixSteamFixed a block with optional safe zonesbug fixSteamFixed a bug with spawning enemiesbug fixSteamFixed cut-scenes crash issue for Nvidia effects usersbug fixSteamFixed various co-op crash issuesbug fixSteamFixed mouse wheel sensitivity in map menubug fixSteamFixed various Be The Zombie crash issuesbug fixSteamHunter invasion during GRE transmission sequence no longer possiblegameplaySteamMinor performance tweaks for GTX970 usersperformanceSteamFixed game process prioritybug fixSteamFixed game process prioritybug fixSteamFixed mouse wheel sensitivity in map menubug fixSteamFixed various Be The Zombie crash issuesbug fixSteamFixed various co-op crash issuesbug fixSteamHunter invasion during GRE transmission sequence no longer possiblegameplaySteamFixed a bug with spawning enemiesbug fixSteamMinor performance tweaks for GTX970 usersperformanceSteam
- 4 eventsRe-enabling Modding Featuresmodding
A patch is being developed to re-enable common tweaks for mod-makers while preventing cheating in multiplayer.
SteamRe-enabling Modding CapabilitiesmoddingA patch is in development to re-enable common tweaks for mod-makers while preventing cheating in multiplayer.
SteamCheating Prevention in PvPbug fixPatch 1.2.1 blocked cheating in the PvP system (Be The Zombie), but caused issues for mod-makers.
SteamCheating Prevention in PvPbalance changeRecent patch 1.2.1 blocked cheating in the PvP system 'Be The Zombie'.
Steam - 44 eventsRemoved Weapon Duplication Glitchbug fixMilestone
Removed weapon duplication glitch of throwable weapons.
SteamNumerous Audio Compatibility FixesaudioSteamFixed V-Sync in Windowed Modebug fixSteamFixed Water Reflectionbug fixSteamFixed Game Process Prioritybug fixSteamKeyboard Support for Unicode Characters on Linuxnew contentAdded keyboard support for unicode characters.
SteamFixed Missing Yellow Materialsbug fixFixed missing (yellow) materials, i.e. sense mode, bushes, rocks.
SteamCompatibility Fixes for Language and Regional SettingssystemFixes related to language and regional system settings.
SteamFixed Primary Weapon HUD Selection via Mouse Controllerbug fixSteamLowered Frequency of Docket Availability Informationquality of lifeLowered frequency of docket availability information.
SteamRemoved Weapon Duplication Glitchbug fixMilestoneRemoved weapon duplication glitch of throwable weapons.
SteamResolved Disappearing Inventory Issuebug fixMilestoneResolved disappearing inventory in a save game in specific circumstances.
SteamBlocked Item Usage After Reloading Shooting Weaponbug fixResolved blocked using of items after breaking reloading of shooting weapon.
SteamFixed Fullscreen Supportbug fixSteamCrash Fixes in Various Situationsbug fixMilestoneFixes a number of crashes occurring in various situations.
SteamFixed Characters Faces Morphing (Chatters)bug fixSteamFixed Missing Yellow Materialsbug fixFixed missing yellow materials, such as sense mode, bushes, and rocks.
SteamLimited Camera Field of View on Cutscenesbug fixLimited camera field of view on cutscenes when in-game FOV set to other than default.
SteamCompatibility Fixes for Language and Regional SettingssystemSteamGeneral and Configuration-Specific Performance OptimizationsperformanceNumerous performance optimizations that resolve many performance problems.
SteamResolved Blocked Item Usage After Reloading Weaponbug fixMilestoneResolved blocked using of items after breaking reloading of shooting weapon.
SteamNew Issue Tracking MechanismsotherIntroduced -safemode switch, additional logs, minidumps always, full dumps on request.
SteamCheating Prevention by Changing Game Data Filesbug fixMilestoneBlocked cheating by changing the game’s data files.
SteamFixed Primary Weapon HUD Selection via Mouse Controllerbug fixFixed primary weapon HUD selection issue when using mouse controller.
SteamBlocked Cheating by Changing Game Data Filesbug fixSteamFixed Crashes When Unplugging Game PAD Controllerbug fixFixed crashes occurring when unplugging game PAD controller.
SteamFixed Input System PerformanceperformanceFixed input system performance along with mouse wheel.
SteamGeneral and Configuration-Specific Performance OptimizationsperformanceNumerous performance optimizations that resolve many performance problems.
SteamFixed In-Game Menu Map Backgroundbug fixSteamFixed Crashes When Unplugging Game PAD Controllerbug fixMilestoneFixed crashes when unplugging game PAD controller, on landing movie.
SteamResolved Disappearing Inventory in Save Gamebug fixMilestoneResolved disappearing inventory in a save game in specific circumstances.
SteamLimited Camera Field of View on Cutscenesbug fixLimited camera field of view on cutscenes when in-game FOV set to other than default.
SteamNew Issue Tracking MechanismssystemIntroduced -safemode switch, additional logs, minidumps always, full dumps on request.
SteamLowered Frequency of Docket Availability Informationquality of lifeSteamAdded Keyboard Support for Unicode Characters (Linux)new contentSteam