Dying Light 2: Reloaded Edition — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| We want to hear from you! | 2026-03-11 | Survivors! 📢 The final echoes of the Infected Outbreak are fading, and the City is still standing thanks to your grit. We’ve officially wrapped up Week 3, and with it, the event comes to a close.⏱️ Before the dust fully settles, we need your final debrief! 🔗 Survey link Thank you for fighting, surviving, and helping us make Dying Light better with every update. The road ahead is long, and we’re glad you’re on it with us! 🧟 |
| The Infected Outbreak Reaches Its Peak! | 2026-02-27 | Week 3 is here, and the Outbreak isn’t letting up - Quarry End, Garrison, and East Borough are under siege! Regional goals for this week are: Quarry End - defeat 3 000 000 Outbreak infected Garrison - defeat 3 000 000 Outbreak infected East Borough - defeat 500 000 Outbreak infected Clear these districts to stop the Outbreak. The global challenge continues: defeat 5 000 000 Outbreak infected to earn the GRE Pistol, and push further to 6 500 000 Outbreak infected to unlock the next part of the Secret Files. Remember to complete your personal goals throughout the event to earn unique rewards, and by finishing all 7 tasks, unlock the iconic Kyle |
| The Infected Outbreak Continues! | 2026-02-19 | The fight for Houndfield and Downtown was tough, and the fight isn’t over… In Week 2 Horseshoe, Saint Paul Island, and Horizon Village need your help!Regional goals for this week are: Saint Paul Island - defeat 2 000 000 Outbreak infectedHorseshoe - defeat 2 000 000 Outbreak infectedHorizon Village - defeat 1 000 000 Outbreak infectedComplete them to restore the districts.Since you held the line and DOMINATED the initial horde, you’ve earned a temporary advantage in a city that’s only getting more dangerous!+50% XP boost - Rank up faster and prepare for the escalating threatWeapon drops - Outbreak Biters and Virals are now dropping weapons. S |
| Final days of Anniversary Sale | 2026-02-18 | As we celebrate our 11-year legacy, we want to thank the millions of survivors who have made this journey legendary. You are the heart of this franchise! To celebrate our community, we’ve dropped prices across the entire series. This is your final days to complete your collection and experience every chapter of the story before these anniversary discounts end on February 19! https://store.steampowered.com/app/534380/Dying_Light_2_Stay_Human_Reloaded_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008130/Dying_Light_The_Beast/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/239140/Dying_Light/ |
| Celebrate the Year of the Horse in Dying Light 2: Stay Human! | 2026-02-17 | From February 17- 24, join us in Dying Light 2: Stay Human for a special in-game event celebrating the Year of The Horse with themed challenges and rewards. The event has two exciting parts! Collecting Red EnvelopesRed envelopes will randomly drop from certain enemies. By collecting them, you can discover money, infected trophies, mutation samples, and uncover lore collectibles that reveal more about Lunar New Year in the world of Dying Light. Outpost Bounties Visit Dying Light Outpost to activate bounties, complete personal goals and win great Year of the Horse - themed rewards!for completing 1 Bounty: Year of the Horse Polearm - Sky-Piercer |
| THE BLACK HAND BUNDLE | 2026-02-13 | Buy the Black Hand Bundle and step into the shadows as an elite assassin of The Obsidian Table! The Black Hand has arrived in Villedor, hunting targets who know too much about the secret council. Wearing the outfit, you may even uncover hidden notes about the Obsidian Table while taking down your enemies.Contents: Black Hand Outfit - Wearing it grants a small chance to find notes about the Obsidian Table.Katana - The Last Breath - A deadly blade that strikes with precision. Deals more critical damage and decapitation chances increase, while consuming less stamina when your health is low.Silenced Pistol - Quietus - The perfect sidearm for sile |
| Villedor under siege: The Infected Outbreak begins | 2026-02-12 | A special Infected Outbreak event has come to Dying Light 2: Stay Human! For three weeks, from February 12 to March 5, the city of Villedor is facing a growing infected threat, and it’s up to you to stop it. Each week, new districts are overrun by zombies, with new infected variants appearing. If outbreaks aren’t contained, the situation escalates: hordes remain in the district and spread to other areas.In week one, Houndfield and Downtown are hit. Each week brings new goals, so you must unite to push back the infected and reclaim the city. An outbreak of this scale cannot be accidental, and players will also be able to uncover the first hint |
| NIGHT WOLF EVOLVING BUNDLE | 2026-01-20 | Get the Night Wolf Bundle and begin your journey to become the Crimson Werewolf by following the traces left by stray wolf soldiers who made their way into Villedor. Equip the high-end gear of a lost military unit and unleash the feral strength of the wolf. Start with the full base outfit and weapon, then complete the four-part evolving questline to upgrade your gear, unlock the bundle’s full potential and keep both outfits! 🐺 |
| Winter returns to Dying Light 2: Stay Human with Gifts from Above 2025 event | 2025-12-18 | The holiday season returns to Dying Light 2: Stay Human with the refreshed Gifts from Above 2025 Winter Event. Baka is back in the Villedor with a set of new bounties for players to complete, progressing with him will unlock items in his shop based on the level players are at. These items can be bought with Candies collected from killing seasonal zombie enemies - including Naughty Biters, Naughty Bolters, Naughty Virals, Uncle Snow, and Ice Spitters. Players who gather enough Reputation Points by completing bounties will be able to receive a letter to Santa from Baka. Sending a letter will trigger the special Airdrop. These encounters are def |
| The Steam Awards 2025: We Need You! | 2025-11-24 | Pilgrims, we’re well into 2025, and before the year moves on, we’d love for you to consider nominating Dying Light 2: Stay Human for the ‘Labor of Love’ award at this year’s Steam Awards.We continue to support the game with new updates - expanding Tower Raids, introducing fresh themed events, and creating more experiences for our community. Your passion for Dying Light 2 drives us to keep improving and delivering exciting content. Thank you for being part of our journey - we couldn’t do it without you! |
| Hotfix 1.25.2 | 2025-11-06 | Survivors! Hotfix 1.25.2 just rolled onto the servers, so make sure to update the game! Here’s the list of the fixes: Fixed the FPS spikes in Tower Raid Fixed the crash that sometimes occurred when returning to Teresa after completing Dodger`s challenge Fixed the inconsistency in Aiden’s shadow and body when having certain Halloween weapons equipped Fixed the shoulder pad sometimes clipping through the shoulder Fixed the issue when the Player fails to switch to the right tab when clicking on it in the Player menu Fixed the issue with the Bad Office Day Outfit being assigned to the CONSUMABLES / ACCESSORIES vendor category Fixed the issue with |
| VOLKAN BUNDLE | 2025-11-05 | Step into the post-apocalyptic world equipped with Volkan Corporation’s cutting-edge space gear. Blast through hordes and pave the way for humanity’s next great leap in survival. Grab it from the in-game store now!This bundle contains:Volkan Exosuit — Tested in hostile environments, approved for cosmic deployment. Don this spacesuit to explore dangerous habitats on Earth before setting your sights on the stars.Pulsecaster Hybrid — Blow the head off any threat, even those unfathomable to mankind. Comes with two unique modes, allowing you to switch between an assault rifle and anti-gravity bursts at will.Phase Shard + Blueprint — Even the fines |
| CYBERRAIDER BUNDLE | 2025-10-31 | The city’s rotting from the inside out as the zombie population grows by the day. It’s every punk for themselves now. Gear up with the new CyberRaider Bundle and fight to survive the madness. Snatch it from the store now! This offer is time-limited, available for purchase only until December 1st 12:00 CET This bundle contains:Tower Raid Unlock — Instantly unlock CyberRaider as a playable character for Tower Raid! CyberRaider Outfit — Pieced together from scavenging raids deep within the city’s underbelly, this futuristic protective gear has survived more than a few close calls. UltraViolence + Blueprint — Powered by plasma tech, this glowing |
| Halloween Showdown is here! | 2025-10-30 | Halloween returns to Villedor - bigger, creepier, and full of treats! 🎃 🍬 Join Halloween Showdown, a three-week face-off where factions clash for glory and rewards. Earn new Halloween Candies, back your side, unlock themed weapons, and claim exclusive charms. 🍬 The Tower Raid gets its own haunted twist - new floors, a rooftop boss, and the debut of CyberRaider! 🍬 Pick your side, earn your treats, and survive the spook. |
| Update 1.25 - Halloween Patch (1.25) | 2025-10-30 | Halloween returns to Villedor with a blend of familiar scares and new surprises. This year’s event combines the open-world experience with the Tower Raid: Halloween Run format introduced last year. Over three weeks, the event will evolve with new challenges, global goals, and rewards. Halloween Showdown Halloween returns to Villedor, and this year, it’s bigger, creepier, and packed with plenty of treats! The Halloween-themed decor can be found in various parts of the City once again. Pumpkintiles and seasonal infected roam the streets, dropping Halloween Candies when defeated. This year’s Halloween event spans three weeks, each built around h |
| Double XP is here! | 2025-10-17 | Double XP Alert! Until October 27, earn 2x XP in Tower Raid! It’s the perfect time to complete your Sola’s reward track. Don’t miss out - make every run count! |
| Watch: Dying Light: The Beast — Accolades Trailer | 2025-09-26 | The reviews are in! See what the critics and players are saying about Dying Light: The Beast. From "heart-pounding action" to "gritty survival horror", here are their reasons you should join them in the excitement. Start your quest for revenge as Kyle Crane and face the horrors of Castor Woods today. Dying Light: The Beast pushes what you know and love about the series to the extreme. The combat - more physical and brutal. The parkour - more grounded and realistic. The night - more tense and claustrophobic. Everything has been dialed up to eleven to create the best Dying Light experience to date!UNLEASH THE BEAST |
| Unleash the Beast - Dying Light: The Beast Is Out Now! | 2025-09-24 | Dying Light: The Beast is finally here! It’s time for you to UNLEASH THE BEAST!Dying Light: The Beast pushes what you know and love about the series to the extreme. The combat - more physical and brutal. The parkour - more grounded and realistic. The night - more tense and claustrophobic. Everything has been dialed up to eleven to create the best Dying Light experience to date!You are Kyle Crane and your quest for revenge begins now. Revel in the physical combat as you crush the skulls and spill the guts of those who stand in your way. Ramp up the brutality by unleashing the Beast running through your veins and rip enemies apart with your bar |
| Kyle Crane returns in Dying Light: The Beast | 2025-09-22 | He’s back! The Beast launched last week, hit 90% positive reviews. Thank you for making this possible! Now it’s your turn—dare to enter Castor Woods and face the horrors within. Play now! |
| Community Reactions to Dying Light: The Beast | 2025-09-17 | Can you believe it? Tomorrow, you'll finally get to UNLEASH THE BEAST for yourself!But even though there's just one day left, that doesn't mean we can't get you even more hyped! Check out what our community had to say about their time with Dying Light: The Beast!UNLEASH THE BEASTBUY NOW |