gamescom 2021: How To Master Parkour And Creative Combat Is Life Or Death In Dying Light 2

Crossing a street is no small thing in the Modern Middle Ages. An easy looter to shoot here, an infuriated infected there … You don’t just go shopping for groceries anymore. Usually the best way to overcome danger is to pose an even greater danger. Fortunately, Dying Light 2: Stay Human It offers you two connected mechanics to keep you on top of things: Parkour and Creative Combat.

The Modern Middle Ages is what it seems. A fallen age. A degenerate world where there is no law or advanced technology. A world where everyone stands up for themselves (or just a close circle of allies). In this world, if the boy on the other side of the street approaches, he is not looking for a friendly conversation. This is why parkour is so important. It allows you to head to a supply stash or get out of a battle that you shouldn’t have chosen. You will have many opportunities to appreciate your ability to move easily. Especially since the city now has a lot more vertical layers, giving you more opportunities to outmaneuver your enemies. Much more.

Techland designers paid a lot of attention to parkour animations. There are thousands of them, which makes browsing incredibly smooth. We wanted to get as close to the real world as possible, while keeping all the moves fun and easy to perform. But what takes exploration to the next level is your new set of skills and gear. Oh yeah, you don’t have to just rely on your body. From the new glider to the ever-useful grappling hook, you can take on the most epic races. They usually take place hundreds of meters above street level. There are also ropes for swinging, rope bridges, trampolines, lifts, you name it. Of course, you will need some practice before mastering navigation.

However, survival is not just about moving. Parkour is like the yin to the yang of creative combat. Combine the two and you really have a chance to see another sunrise! On Dying Light 2: Stay Human, the way you approach enemies can, and should, differ after considering a few factors. First of all, the faction you have allied with can dictate (or prefer) a certain style of play. Some like to crush the enemy, others prefer to be more subtle about it. But ultimately, how you play is up to you, so another thing to keep in mind is who you play against. Between the infected and the various factions that survive in the city, everyone will try to take you down in a different way. Some enemies will act alone. Some will work in a group. It is good to learn the different patterns of behavior and to recognize what kind of weapons your enemies carry.

Weapons, both melee and ranged, are a large part of Dying Light 2: Stay Human. You can instantly detect what kind of weaponry your enemy is wielding. It can be a rough, improvised thing made from car spare parts or some antique looted from a museum. The lucky ones can carry military grade gear, such as a rifle found in an abandoned vehicle. All weapons can also be modified. Not just to increase your durability or total damage, but to help you exercise a certain style of play or react to specific situations. Adding special effects, such as fire, electricity, or bleeding, can greatly influence your tactics.

It’s about creativity. The rich weapon mod system combined with parkour skills allows you to invent new ways to deal with enemies. But beware, your enemies are not dead brains. Well, not all of them, at least! Some will use group tactics against you, so choose your battles wisely and learn when to regroup. You will have a chance to see how engaging combat and navigation is later this year. Dying Light 2: Stay Human launches December 7, 2021 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X | Yes and it is available to pre-order today on the Xbox Store. See you in town!