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Release Date: January 27, 2015

Action, FPP, Zombie, Horror, RPG Elements, Polish, Co-op, Parkour, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

An first-person perspective survival horror game, created by the Polish developer Techland, known for Dead Island and the Call of Juarez series, among others. The player assumes the role of a character who is trying to survive in a zombie-infested metropolis. The sandbox gameplay of Dying Light is divided into two phases.

7.5

Gamepressure

7.4

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

8.3

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Dying Light for PC, PS4 and etc. is an open world survival horror action game, created by the Polish studio, Techland. It is a peculiar mix of Dead Island, their previous work, and Mirror's Edge.

The players assume the role of one of four heroes in a city, whose rustic looking slums bear a significant resemblance to modern Rio de Janeiro. The population of the metropolis has been infected with a mysterious virus that turned people into zombies - a solution similar to the one utilized in the movie I Am Legend. Enemies display distinctive behavior patterns - while not very active by day, the zombies turn into bloodthirsty beasts at night, effectively dividing the game into two different parts: explore your surroundings looking for raw materials and weapons during the day, and when the night comes, desperately try to protect yourself from the horde.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows January 27, 2015

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 cancelled

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3 cancelled

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 January 27, 2015

Xbox One

Xbox One January 27, 2015

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch October 19, 2021

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 March 8, 2022

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S March 21, 2022

Developer: Techland / Virtuos (Switch)

Publisher: Warner Bros. Games

Game Series

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Dying Light Game Series

Dying Light is a series of sandbox action games set in a world overrun by zombies. The Polish studio Techland, experienced in creating such productions with its 2011 release, is responsible for its creation. Dead Island.

Dying Light Game Series

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7.5
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ReviewDying Light

Dying Light Review: Leaving Dead Island behind

For many people killing zombies never gets old, and developers from Techland are fully aware of that. Dying Light is another solid addition to the zombie games genre from makers of Dead Island.

Dying Light Review: Leaving Dead Island behind
Dying Light Review: Leaving Dead Island behind
Reviewed by:
Luc
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
February 6, 2015
Dying Light Game Guide
Guide

Last update: February 20, 2015

Dying Light Game Guide

This unofficial Dying Light game guide is a complete solution about how to survive while going through the city of Harran.

Dying Light Game Guide
Originals

May 29, 2021

Techland Doesn't Seem to Hurry, But It's No Surprise

Have you already seen Dying Light 2 preview? And have you seen the release date? December 7 is a day that tells us a lot about the status of the game's development.

Techland Doesn't Seem to Hurry, But It's No Surprise
Techland Doesn't Seem to Hurry, But It's No Surprise
Originals

April 3, 2021

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TOP 100 Video Games of the Decade - Ultimate List of 2010s Greatest Hits! PART 1 of 3
Originals

January 10, 2020

Can Zombie Exist? A Serious Look at Possibilities

We're players, so we know getting ready for a zombie invasion is necessary. Shotguns, batons and flamethrowers are not everything – after all, the most important thing is to know the enemy and their weaknesses.

Can Zombie Exist? A Serious Look at Possibilities
Can Zombie Exist? A Serious Look at Possibilities

News

Dying Light was great, but with the sequel studio „made some missteps.” Techland frankly about Dying Light 2

Dying Light was great, but with the sequel studio „made some missteps.” Techland frankly about Dying Light 2

Dying Light: The Beast is expected to avoid the mistakes of Stay Human, preserving the DNA of the first installment of Techland's undead series.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 27, 2025

Dying Light was great, but with the sequel studio „made some missteps.” Techland frankly about Dying Light 2
Dying Light will receive visual upgrade for free. Techland director „walked through the entire map” to please fans

Dying Light will receive visual upgrade for free. Techland director „walked through the entire map” to please fans

Dying Light developers prepared an update that will give the 10-year-old game a new look. The free Retouched Update, scheduled for release later this month, will include a number of fixes.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

June 25, 2025

Dying Light will receive visual upgrade for free. Techland director „walked through the entire map” to please fans
Dying Light: The Beast isn't the end. Techland announces „next era” for post-apocalyptic series

Dying Light: The Beast isn't the end. Techland announces „next era” for post-apocalyptic series

Techland is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Dying Light series. On this occasion, both installments of their games have been heavily discounted, and players can look forward to many attractions in the coming weeks.

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Maciej Gaffke

January 28, 2025

Dying Light: The Beast isn't the end. Techland announces „next era” for post-apocalyptic series
Millions of Gamers Claimed Free Dying Light; Techland is Shocked

Millions of Gamers Claimed Free Dying Light; Techland is Shocked

Recently, Dying Light: Enhanced Edition was available for free on Epic Games Store. Apparently, this not-so-young title is still of interest to many players - Techland boasted that millions of users have picked it up.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

April 28, 2023

Millions of Gamers Claimed Free Dying Light; Techland is Shocked
Techland Boasts New Sales Figures for Dying Light 1 and 2

Techland Boasts New Sales Figures for Dying Light 1 and 2

Techland shared updated sales figures for both parts of Dying Light. The games have attracted millions of newcomers.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

January 31, 2023

Techland Boasts New Sales Figures for Dying Light 1 and 2
Dying Light 2 Players Miss Gloomy Atmosphere of the First Game

Dying Light 2 Players Miss Gloomy Atmosphere of the First Game

Dying Light fans are missing the atmosphere of the first part. This year's installment gives the impression of being a bit more cheerful, which is at odds with the zombie apocalypse theme.

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Miriam Moszczynska

July 5, 2022

Dying Light 2 Players Miss Gloomy Atmosphere of the First Game
Dying Light DLCs for Free; Enhanced Edition Upgrade For Everyone

Dying Light DLCs for Free; Enhanced Edition Upgrade For Everyone

Players who own the basic version of Dying Light from now on can upgrade to the Extended Edition for free and get several DLCs for free, including the huge expansion The Following.

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Miriam Moszczynska

May 5, 2022

Dying Light DLCs for Free; Enhanced Edition Upgrade For Everyone
Dying Light: Hellraid Like Doom; New Update Will Add a Shotgun [UPDATED]

Dying Light: Hellraid Like Doom; New Update Will Add a Shotgun [UPDATED]

Techland has announced the final update to Dying Light: Hellraid. It will enable us to explore the catacombs and battle the undead with a shotgun in hand.

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Michal Ciezadlik

May 6, 2022

Dying Light: Hellraid Like Doom; New Update Will Add a Shotgun [UPDATED]
Dying Light Next-gen Patch for Xbox Series X/S Finally Available

Dying Light Next-gen Patch for Xbox Series X/S Finally Available

Techland has released the new patch for Dying Light on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One X consoles as well. Just like on PS5 and PS4 two weeks earlier, the patch adds new graphic modes.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 21, 2022

Dying Light Next-gen Patch for Xbox Series X/S Finally Available
Dying Light With Free Next-gen Patch for PS5; XSX Owners Must Wait

Dying Light With Free Next-gen Patch for PS5; XSX Owners Must Wait

Dying Light has received a free next-gen upgrade. At least on the PlayStation 5, as Xbox Series X and S owners still have to wait a bit longer.

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Hubert Sledziewski

March 8, 2022

Dying Light With Free Next-gen Patch for PS5; XSX Owners Must Wait

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Dying Light Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz/AMD FX-8320 4.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560/Radeon HD 6870 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz/AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 780/4 GB Radeon R9 290 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit.

Sony PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Supports:
30 fps @ 4K / max 60 fps @ 1440p / 60 fps @ 1080p

Microsoft Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Supports:
XSX: 30 fps @ 4K / max 60 fps @ 1440p / 60 fps @ 1080p | XSS: max 30 fps @ 1440p / 30 fps @ 1080p

Expansions

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Dying Light: Hellraid

Dying Light: Hellraid

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Expansion

August 13, 2020

Action

Hellraid is an expansion to the FPP action game Dying Light from 2015. The DLC launches a new area inspired by the fantasy set-up of the unreleased Techland slasher Hellraid.

7.6

Users

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Dying Light: Bad Blood

Dying Light: Bad Blood

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Expansion

September 13, 2018, Early Access

Action

Dying Light: Bad Blood is a battle royale, PvP expansion to the open-world game published in 2015, in which zombies play the main role. The title was developed by Techland from Poland, the creators of e.g. Dead Island.

6.4

Steam

Dying Light: Bad Blood
Dying Light: The Following

Dying Light: The Following

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Expansion

February 9, 2016

Action

The first official expansion to a survival action game made by Polish studio Techland in 2015. The add-on is set after the events presented in the base game, and take you to the suburbs of Harran city. Playing as Kyle Crane, a character known from the original, you have to infiltrate a camp of a cult, whose members are immune to zombie bites and can use the monsters to their own means. Driven by the goal of finally getting rid of the plague, the protagonist has to undertake a series of missions to gain the trust of the locals and learn their secrets. Gameplay mechanics remain unchanged, although the add-on is set in a notably vast location (bigger than all maps from the base game combined), across which you can move around in a dune buggy. The creators also decided to give players more freedom when it comes to story-related missions.

7.5

Gamepressure

8.2

OpenCritic

7.9

Steam

8.5

Users

Dying Light: The Following

Add-Ons and DLCs

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Dying Light Video Game.

7.5
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ReviewDying Light

Dying Light Review: Leaving Dead Island behind

For many people killing zombies never gets old, and developers from Techland are fully aware of that. Dying Light is another solid addition to the zombie games genre from makers of Dead Island.

Dying Light Review: Leaving Dead Island behind
Dying Light Review: Leaving Dead Island behind
Reviewed by:
Luc
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
February 6, 2015
7.4

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 60% of Critics. There are 117 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Game Informer: 8.5 / 10 by Brian Shea

Tense and full of adrenaline-fueled moments, Dying Light is a blast

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Polygon: 6.5 / 10 by Arthur Gies

Dying Light too often loses track of what it's best at

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GameSpot: 7 / 10 by Kevin VanOrd

Dying Light has plenty of rewards to offer as long as you're willing to overlook its frustrations.

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95%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (342,825)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Gameplay: The parkour system is highly praised for its fluidity and excitement, allowing players to traverse the open world of Harran with ease.
  • Atmosphere: The game effectively creates a tense and immersive atmosphere, particularly during nighttime when more dangerous zombies appear.
  • Combat Mechanics: The melee combat is described as brutal and satisfying, with a variety of weapons and crafting options that add depth to gameplay.
  • Co-op Experience: The multiplayer mode is well-received, with players enjoying the ability to team up and face challenges together.
  • Longevity and Updates: Even years after its release, the game remains relevant and enjoyable, with consistent updates and support from the developers.
  • Story and Characters: While not groundbreaking, the story is considered engaging enough to keep players invested, with memorable characters and side quests.

The main cons of the game

  • Repetitive Missions: Some players find the side quests and missions to be repetitive and lacking in variety.
  • Weapon Durability: The durability system is a point of contention, with some players feeling that weapons break too quickly, making combat frustrating at times.
  • Technical Issues: Reports of bugs, performance drops, and crashes, particularly on certain hardware configurations, have been noted.
  • Forced Advertisements: Many users express strong dissatisfaction with the forced ads that play upon launching the game, which detracts from the overall experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More Diverse Side Quests: Users desire more variety and impact from side quests, as many feel they are just fetch quests without meaningful rewards.
  • Improved Human Combat Mechanics: Some players feel that the combat against human enemies is less enjoyable compared to fighting zombies and could be better designed.
  • Additional Co-op Options: There are calls for more co-op missions and a more seamless multiplayer experience, especially for the final mission, which is limited to single-player.
  • Enhanced Loot System: A more rewarding loot system that provides excitement when finding new weapons and items is suggested, as many players feel that the current system is too lenient.

Summary

  • Overall, Dying Light is celebrated for its innovative gameplay and immersive experience, but it faces criticism regarding repetitive content and intrusive advertisements.

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8.3

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