What changed in Dying Light in 2016
153 updates · 39 main milestones · Jan 12, 2016 to Dec 21, 2016
- 2 eventsZombiefest #2 Event Announcementseasonal event
Participate in the second global Be the Zombie event from Dec 23-26, featuring new tactical gameplay.
SteamZombiefest #2 Event Announcementseasonal eventParticipate in the second global Be the Zombie event from Dec 23-26, featuring new tactical gameplay.
Steam - 14 eventsCrossplay FunctionalitynetworkMilestone
Mac users can join PC players for co-op and PvP action via crossplay.
SteamCrossbuy SupportsystemMilestoneCurrent and new owners can play on either Mac or PC interchangeably.
SteamIntroduction of Nightmare Modenew contentMilestoneA brand-new difficulty level called Nightmare Mode has been added.
SteamCrossplay FunctionalitynetworkMilestoneMac users can join PC players for co-op and PvP action via crossplay.
SteamDying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition for macOSdlc releaseMilestoneDying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition is now available for macOS users with full crossplay and crossbuy capabilities.
SteamDying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition for macOSdlc releaseMilestoneDying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition is now available for macOS users with full crossplay and crossbuy capabilities.
SteamCrossbuy SupportsystemMilestoneCurrent and new owners can play on either Mac or PC interchangeably.
SteamGameplay and Performance Enhancementsbalance changeIncludes many gameplay and performance enhancements.
SteamIntroduction of Nightmare Modenew contentMilestoneA brand-new difficulty level called Nightmare Mode has been added.
SteamGameplay and Performance Enhancementsbalance changeIncludes many gameplay and performance enhancements.
Steam - 5 eventsCommunity Bounty #3: CARnage Eventseasonal event
Participate in the CARnage event to help the community defeat 1,000,000 zombies and earn the exclusive Lemon Paint Job.
SteamBuggy Weapon Boosts for CARnage Eventbalance changeMajor boosts to buggy weapons: Electric Cage, Mines, and Flamethrower available during the event.
SteamCommunity Bounty #3: CARnage Eventseasonal eventParticipate in a special in-game event to help the community defeat 1,000,000 zombies.
SteamExclusive Lemon Paint Job Rewardnew contentWin an exclusive Lemon Paint Job for your buggy by participating in the event.
SteamBuggy Weapons Boostbalance changeMajor boost to buggy weapons including the Electric Cage, Mines, and Flamethrower during the event.
Steam - 17 eventsExample Map Updated to The Following Versionnew content
Includes buggy, driver skills, and example track.
SteamAdded Missing Weapons' Textures to Editorbug fixSteamTiny Objects fix and added 4 new layersbug fixSteamAI Presets Configurable in HumanAI.pre FileaiSteamDriving system modification option addedgameplayPlayers can freely modify the driving system for buggies in PvP scenarios.
SteamAdded missing weapons' textures to the editorbug fixSteamExample map updated to The Following versionchangesExample map now includes buggy, driver skills, and example track.
SteamMultiplayer fix on workshop mapsbalance changeSteamTiny Objects Fix and Added 4 New Layersbug fixSteamAll-terrain buggies available in Developer Toolsnew contentPlayers can now use all-terrain buggies from Dying Light: The Following in custom maps.
SteamMultiplayer Fix on Workshop Mapsbug fixSteamAll The Following and The Bozak Horde Assets Availablenew contentSteamMultiplayer mode disabled when cheats are enabledgameplaySteamAdded 'Following' Collection to EditorgameplaySteamMultiplayer Mode Disabled When Cheats Are Enabledbug fixSteamAI presets configurable in HumanAI.pre fileaiSteamBuggy Unlocked for Developer Toolsnew contentPlayers can now use all-terrain buggies from Dying Light: The Following in custom maps.
Steam - 8 eventsHarran Ranger Bundle Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
Includes a new buggy paint job, character outfit, weapon blueprint, and four arrow blueprints.
SteamFixed disappearing buggy paintjobs in co-opbug fixSteamFixed disappearing buggy paintjobs in co-opbug fixSteamVolatile Hunter Bundle Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneIncludes fluorescent outfit, special weapons, and buggy paint job.
SteamGun Psycho Bundle Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneIncludes a new buggy paint job, character outfit, and weapon blueprint.
SteamGun Psycho Bundle Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneFeatures Gun Psycho outfit, Marksman Rifle with reflex sight, and buggy paint job.
SteamVolatile Hunter Bundle Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneIncludes a new buggy paint job, character outfit, and blueprints for new weapons.
SteamHarran Ranger Bundle Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneIncludes new camo outfit, Ranger Bow, buggy paint job, and blueprints for arrows.
Steam - 8 eventsFixed Rare Bug in Be the Zombie Matchbug fix
Resolved issue causing loss of all equipped car parts.
SteamFixed Movies Not Playing in Skill Details Sub-menu on Linuxbug fixSteamChromatic Aberration Toggle Addedui uxSteamFixed Bug Causing Loss of Car Parts in Be the Zombie Matchbug fixFixed a rare bug causing loss of all equipped car parts during a Be the Zombie match.
SteamChromatic Aberration Toggle Addedui uxSteam - 16 eventsAdded NVIDIA Percentage Closer Soft Shadows (PCSS)graphicsSteamAdded new community created mapsnew contentSteamRemoved common duplication exploitsbug fixSteamFixed quest progression issues in certain situationsbug fixSteamAdded NVIDIA Percentage Closer Soft Shadows (PCSS)graphicsSteamAdded new community created mapsnew contentSteamBalance and progression tweaksbalance changeSteamBalance and progression tweaksbalance changeSteamFixed quarantine zones not being playable more than oncebug fixSteamVarious stability improvements, including co-opperformanceSteamMinor tweaks and fixes improving the gamechangesSteamFixed quarantine zones not being playable more than oncebug fixSteamVarious stability improvements, including co-opperformanceSteamRemoved common duplication exploitsbug fixMilestoneSteamMinor tweaks and fixes improving the gamechangesSteamFixed quest progression issues in certain situationsbug fixSteam
- 4 eventsSteam Workshop and Developer Tools Reactivatedmodding
Dying Light Developer Tools and Steam Workshop content have been reactivated and updated with assets from Dying Light: The Following.
SteamCustom Maps Available for All PlayersmoddingPlayers without Dying Light: The Following can still use Dev Tools and access custom maps on Steam Workshop.
SteamSteam Workshop and Developer Tools ReactivatedmoddingDying Light Developer Tools and Steam Workshop content have been reactivated and updated with assets from Dying Light: The Following.
SteamCustom Maps Available for All PlayersmoddingPlayers without Dying Light: The Following can still use Dev Tools and access custom maps on Steam Workshop.
Steam - 6 eventsFixed Infinite Loading or Crash Issuebug fixMilestone
Resolved a rare issue that caused infinite loading or crashes when starting the game.
SteamFixed Textures Streaming Issue on Linuxbug fixAddressed a textures streaming issue specific to Linux.
SteamFixed Infinite Loading or Crash Issuebug fixResolved a rare issue that caused infinite loading or crashes when starting the game.
SteamFixed Textures Streaming Issue on Linuxbug fixAddressed a textures streaming issue specific to Linux.
Steam - 52 eventsLegend System Introducednew contentMilestone
New skill tree unlocked after maxing one of the base skill trees.
Steam#DrinkForDLC Contentnew contentMilestoneIncludes a new quest in Old Town, a water balloon item, and two new water challenges.
SteamVarious Balance Tweaksbalance changeAdjustments to player development, economy, and weapons/crafting balance.
SteamPost Process Effect CustomizationvisualsIncludes sepia, black&white, poster, and other effects.
Steam#DrinkForDLC Contentnew contentMilestoneNew quest in Old Town, water balloon item for electricity effect on zombies, and two new water challenges.
SteamTemporary Disablement of Developer Tools & Steam WorkshopsystemDue to changes in the Enhanced Edition, Developer Tools and Steam Workshop content will be temporarily disabled.
SteamNew Explorable Regionnew contentMilestoneA new explorable region larger than all areas of the original game combined will be added.
SteamImproved Human Enemy AIaiSteamDying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition ReleaseotherMilestoneEnhanced Edition launching on February 9, 2016, includes new features and content.
SteamCommunity Created Maps Addednew contentSelect community created maps have been added into the game.
SteamValve Anti Cheat Support AddedsystemSteamDying Light: The Following – Enhanced Editiondlc releaseMilestoneThe Enhanced Edition will include the main game, the expansion, and additional content.
SteamImproved Fighting Against Human Enemies and Viralsbalance changeSteamDying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition Launchdlc releaseMilestoneLaunch of the Enhanced Edition featuring Legendary Levels and other improvements.
SteamNew Storyline for Kyle Cranenew contentMilestoneA new storyline for protagonist Kyle Crane will be included in the expansion.
SteamDying Light: The Following Expansion Release Datedlc releaseMilestoneThe expansion pack Dying Light: The Following will launch worldwide on February 9th, 2016.
SteamNightmare Difficulty Level Addednew contentSteamEnhanced Facial ExpressionsvisualsSteamDying Light: The Following – Enhanced Editiondlc releaseMilestoneThe Enhanced Edition will include the main game, the expansion, and additional content.
SteamImproved Combat Against Human Enemies and Viralsbug fixEnhancements made to fighting mechanics against human enemies and virals.
SteamVarious Balance Tweaksbalance changeAdjustments made to player development, economy, and weapons/crafting balance.
SteamNew Drivable All-Terrain Buggiesnew contentMilestoneThe expansion introduces drivable all-terrain buggies.
SteamNew Drivable All-Terrain Buggiesnew contentMilestoneThe expansion introduces drivable all-terrain buggies.
SteamBounties System Implementednew contentSteamSupport for Dying Light: The Following Expansion Packnew contentMilestoneSteamImproved Volatile AIaiSteamDeveloper Tools & Steam Workshop Temporarily DisabledotherDue to changes in the Enhanced Edition, these features will be unavailable until an update is launched.
SteamLarger New Explorable Regionnew contentMilestoneThe expansion features a new explorable region larger than all areas of the original game combined.
SteamDying Light: The Following Expansion Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe expansion pack Dying Light: The Following will launch worldwide on February 9th, 2016.
SteamFree Enhancements for All Playersquality of lifeAll Dying Light players will be able to download enhancements to the original game for free.
SteamAudio UpgradesaudioSteamLegend System Introducednew contentMilestoneNew skill tree unlocked after maxing one of the base skill trees, along with a Nightmare difficulty level and Bounties system.
SteamIntroduction of Legendary Levelsnew contentMilestone250 additional levels for character development with new weapons, outfits, emblems, and skills.
SteamPost Process Effect CustomizationvisualsNew customization options for post process effects including sepia, black&white, and poster effects.
SteamFree Enhancements for All Playersquality of lifeAll Dying Light players will be able to download the enhancements to the original game for free.
SteamNew Storyline for Kyle Cranenew contentMilestoneA new storyline for protagonist Kyle Crane will be included in the expansion.
SteamIntroduction of Legendary Levelsnew contentMilestone250 additional levels to develop your character with new weapons, outfits, emblems, and skills.
SteamDying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition Launchdlc releaseMilestoneDying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition is now available on Steam.
Steam - 10 eventsFixed Tall Grass Disappearing Issuebug fix
Resolved an issue where tall grass would disappear when using brushes.
SteamCo-op and PvP Support Added to Custom Mapsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now enable co-op and PvP on their custom maps using specific quest phase scripts.
SteamFixed Time and Weather Forcing in Level Attributesbug fixCorrected the parameters for forcing time and weather in level attributes.
SteamImproved Terrain Texture BlendingperformanceSteamFixed Tall Grass Disappearing Issuebug fixResolved an issue where tall grass would disappear when using brushes.
SteamFixed Time and Weather Forcing Parametersbug fixResolved issues with forcing time and weather in level attributes.
SteamImproved Terrain Texture BlendingperformanceSteamFirst PvP-Ready Map 'Don't Drown' Availablenew contentThe first PvP-ready map created by RabidSquirrel is now available on the Steam Workshop.
SteamFirst PvP-Ready Map 'Don't Drown' Availablenew contentThe first PvP-ready map created by RabidSquirrel is now available on the Steam Workshop.
SteamCo-op and PvP Support Added to Custom Mapsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now enable co-op and PvP on their custom maps using the new quest phase 'pvp'.
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