The release of Dying Light 2 is just around the corner, and Dying Light fans can’t wait to see what the sequel holds. The game was delayed a number of times in its development, however, judging from the gameplay trailers that have been released thus far for Dying Light 2, there’s little for fans to worry about. The innovative gameplay that made the original game such a hit among fans is still intact, and it looks as though the sequel will even further innovate over its predecessor. One of the ways that Dying Light 2 could differ from Dying Light is through its gear.
Dying Light 2 has over 500 equippable items for players to discover throughout its world, suggesting it will have a big emphasis on looting. This was revealed on the game’s Twitter account in a bid to drum up excitement ahead of its release in February. There are a number of ways that the loot from the original Dying Light could be improved upon, and fans may be hoping that it has taken suggestions from the community. Customization and utility weren’t at the top of the list of words to describe Dying Light’s gear, but this could be set to change in Dying Light 2.
Dying Light 2 Cosmetics
While in the original Dying Light, fans could change their character’s outfit, players were limited by what exactly they could and could not change. For example, while players could swap out outfits in the original Dying Light, they came as a set as opposed to individual pieces. This meant that players couldn’t take the jacket from one set with the pants from another, as they were tied together. This can make the loot in Dying Light rather frustrating, as while gamers are allowed to change the appearance of their character, there’s only so much freedom in customization that they are afforded.
This is an aspect where it looks like Dying Light 2 will make changes compared to the original game. It seems that Dying Light 2 will allow players to swap out interchangeable gear, an improvement over the first game. Dying Light 2 has two to four-player co-op, which could make customization more of a consideration than if players were to play the game through solo. In this way, the visual appeal of Dying Light 2’s cosmetics is important, however, it should do more than just look good if players are to be interested in it.
Useful Loot in Dying Light 2
Another one of the downsides of the loot in Dying Light is that in the base game, it doesn’t have too much utility outside of making Kyle Crane look stylish. While on some level this makes the gear worth collecting, it does little to make the player want to actively seek it out beyond that. Dying Light 2 has all-new zombie types which could make the game rather challenging for players. This is the perfect opportunity to take a leaf from some of Dying Light’s DLC items, such as the Van Crane Bundle.
While in the base game of the original Dying Light, the gear didn’t offer anything more than a visual buff, DLC items like the Van Crane Bundle gave the player a perk to help them to work through the game. It’s easy to see how these perks could prove useful in the story of Dying Light 2, as players are likely to encounter all kinds of zombie types. As an example, a new zombie type, Sleeping Beauties, could be avoided entirely if the player was to wear a cosmetic item that granted them quieter footsteps. Giving gear actual utility is a great way to make the player care about the game’s loot, and Dying Light 2 could benefit from this.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human is in development for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
