Dying Light 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the parkour zombie game that surprised many back in 2015, has been in development for some time now. Having not really been shown in any form since E3 2019, many have been askingifDying Light 2will ever be shown again. However, a new leaked image suggests the game might be released sooner than anyone might think.
The development ofDying Light 2has hit more than a few roadblocks. According to reports,narrative director Chris Avellone was battling for creative controlwith creative director Adrian Ciszewski, which slowed development. Worse still, a slew of sexual harassment allegations directed against Avellone led to developer Techland cutting ties in 2020. All of this seemingly derailedDying Light 2’s development, and the game was delayed “indefinitely.”
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It seems “indefinitely” might turn into “later this year” according to a new leaked image. WhileTechland has promised an update onDying Light 2in 2021, this newly leaked image of a Collector’s Edition for the game suggests that Techland could be preparing for a release this year. The image was posted as part of a listing on Czech retailer Xzone, but it appears to have since been taken down.
The Collector’s Edition includes UV stickers and a UV flashlight, a steelbook, an art book, a Secret Location’s map, postcards, and a large statue of protagonist Kyle Crane parkouring up a light post away from a zombie; all packaged in a “collector’s box.” The listing mentions that a Deluxe Edition is included in the Collector’s Edition, so one could assume that the Deluxe Edition may include some DLC, likeResident Evil 8’s recently announced Deluxe Edition.
Traditionally, Collector’s Editions and the images to promote their contents aren’t assembled until later in a game’s development, and they are announced within a few months of a game’s final release date, barring any last-minute delays. With that general knowledge, it stands to reason thatDying Light 2could very well come out in 2021. Given the usual space between Collector’s Edition announcements and release dates,Dying Light 2may be planned for an early fall release.
All of this is speculation, however, so fans should take this image with a grain of salt and not expect Techland to comment on the leak or announce the game anytime soon. After all,Dying Light 2seems to be in active development, according to Techlandabout two weeks ago. Still, this image looks legitimate, and there are still 11 months left in 2021, so anything is possible.
Dying Light 2is currently in development for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
