Dying Light 2 Announced At E3 (VIDEO)
The first trailer for Dying Light 2 dropped at Microsoft’s E3 conference today. The sequel to 2015’s parkour zombie game will utilize a decision-based system to shape the player’s world. The game appears to be considerably larger than its predecessor, which adds even more excitement to the release.
The game takes places 15 years after the world’s collapse. Cities have crumbled into chaotic dystopias, filled with gangs during the day and zombies at night. In order to survive, players must decide which resources and factions they must protect and prioritize. When you decide to fight or fly will determine your fate, as will your interactions with the world’s warring factions.
Microsoft debuted one such interaction during the showcase, one of hundreds according to narrative designer Chris Avellone. The player is tasked with retrieving water for a faction known as the Peace Keepers. The player can either eliminate the suppliers or work with them to sell water on the black market. The former decision leads to higher moral but an authoritarian state within the city. The latter provides better goods in trade, but brings about even worse gangs and fringe factions. Clearly, few choices lead to an ideal resolution.
The first Dying Light piggybacked off of the sudden zombie craze, yet still managed to create a wholly unique title. The high quality combat system remains, and the parkour appears to be even stronger in the sequel. We covered the game’s upcoming Bad Blood battle royale mode a few months back, demonstrating the team’s commitment to the game. Adding in this large scale morality system only looks to further strengthen the franchise’s cornerstones.
Are you excited to get back into the Dying Light universe? How would you have handled the water mission? Let us know your thoughts on Dying Light 2 in the comment section and on Twitter!
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Drew is a freelance writer for DFTG. He's the former Managing Editor of Haogamers and has been published in the Chicago Tribune and The Paragon Journal. He also edited the novel Three Brightnesses and Artist Journey: Rachta Lin (2016 and 2017 editions).