After a seven-year hiatus, the parkour edition of the zombie apocalypse is back and bigger than ever.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human sees the pandemic spread from the city of Harran to the whole world. 22 years on from the first game, only two percent of humanity has avoided infection. As a new protagonist, with their own goal and motivation in this changed world, do you and your gaming PC have what it takes to survive and… stay human?
Dying Light 2 Cinematic Trailer
Survive the City of Villedor
It is now the year 2036 and you will take on the role of human survivor Aiden Caldwell in the walled European city of Villedor. Although spared the worst of the zombie pandemic thanks to a quarantine, this last bastion of humanity is now split for control by multiple factions. As a Pilgrim, Aiden has traveled from other human settlements to Villedor to search for his sister Mia.
In your hunt, you will explore the city using your parkour skills. With over 3000 animations programmed in, movement feels fluid as you dance across rooftops. But it’s not just sweet flips that would make Michael Scott jealous you’ll employ. Aiden can use grappling hooks, gliders, and more to weave his way past the hordes of undead.
Things are of course not simple. Zombies in the world of Dying Light retreat to their nests during the day but become active and deadly at night. Which time of day you choose to act at determines some of the challenges you will face in this dynamic open world. But it’s not just the undead you will have to contend with.
Choose Your Side, Change the World
Control for the city of Villedor is contested by three key factions, and it won’t be long before you are forced to side with one. This is a choice with long-reaching consequences. Who you join up with determines not only what weapons you can add to your arsenal, but also which faction gains influence through the city and the very course the story takes.
The Survivors
If the name did not give it away, the Survivors are a group of people who are basically just happy to have survived this long into the zombie apocalypse. To that end, all they seek is peace and want to preserve the city and promote its infrastructure. They wear fairly plain clothing and primarily employ melee weapons to defend themselves against the zombies.
The Peacekeepers
As thinly veiled as names come, the Peacekeepers are effectively a military organisation with one simple goal. They want to keep the peace at any cost, save lives, and wipe out the zombies in the process. They have the gear to do it, being superbly armed, equipped with bombs, and more.
The Renegades
The one faction you cannot side with and the defacto ‘bad guys’, the Renegades are best avoided. A collective of ex-cons, they seek total control of the city and oppose both the other factions. While the Peacekeepers and the Survivors are not openly hostile and only oppose each other ideologically, the Renegades are far from friendly. Wearing hockey masks, sporting firearms, and generally looking quite menacing, they are sure to be a thorn in your side.
What Platform Can I Play Dying Light 2: Stay Human On?
Dying Light 2: Stay Human is available to play on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. What’s more, it is playable through GeForce Now, so you can enjoy this thrilling adventure with real-time ray tracing and more, even if your GPU isn’t quite up to the task!
There is an online co-op mode, where you can play with up to three friends. Better yet, cross-generation is supported, meaning you can game with your friends across the same series of consoles.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human Official System Specifications
You might think you are ready to brave the city, but is your gaming PC? We have the official system requirements for you to check to make sure your computer can run as fluidly as Aiden as you take on Dying Light 2: Stay Human.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-9100 AMD Ryzen 3 2300X | Intel i5-8600K AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti AMD Radeon RX 560 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD RX Vega 56 |
| Storage | 60GB available space | 60GB available space |
The Best Gaming PCs to Play Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Well Pilgrim, before you depart for Villedor you should make sure you’re ready for the battles ahead. Whether you are going it alone or with the squad, you need a system that’s up to the job. At Overclockers UK, we have a wide range of gaming PCs and laptops perfect to help you in your search for Mia. We’ve picked out a few faves here, but you can explore the full selection if these don’t spark joy.
Refract Gaming Jade
Built for plug-in and play gaming, the Refract Gaming Jade is a perfect system for those entering the world of PC gaming. It uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor with 32GB DDR5 RAM for everything it needs to run efficiently. Equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Graphics Cards, the Refract Jade can harness the power of Ampere architecture. It’s ideal for Dying Light 2, and other great titles like Grand Theft Auto V and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Plus, all Refract Gaming PCs come with next-day delivery and three years parts and labour warranty.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop
Get ready to boost your game as you parkour over zombies with the ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop, filled with premium gaming hardware. Its powerful Intel Core i7-13650HX CPU lets you take advantage of multicore technology, built with fourteen cores and twenty threads to power your gaming. In addition, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU can unlock the latest graphical technology so you can explore Villedor in stunning high quality. What’s more, with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, you can enjoy low latency gaming and quick loading screens.
OcUK Gaming Germanium Z7
If you need the power to run roofs with your friends, then the OcUK Gaming Germanium Z7 has you covered. With the staggering Intel Core i7 14700K CPU at its heart, this gorgeous gaming PC can handle even the largest hordes of zombies. Unlock up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and play in stunning detail with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. Decked out with plenty of RGB flair, this PC keeps its cool thanks to the high-performance AIO CPU Cooler. With both a 500GB SSD and 1TB SSD providing all the space you need for Dying Light 2 and more, there’s no limit to your play with this PC.
Stay Human
Does Dying Light 2 make it to your gaming sessions? Let us know your thoughts on this sequel in the comments below!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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