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Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Released: 2/4/2022

Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus—and lost. Now, we’re losing again. The City, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. Civilization has fallen back into the Dark Ages. And yet, we still have hope. You are a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City. But your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth… and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills, as to defeat your enemies and make allies, you’ll need both fists and wits. Unravel the dark secrets behind the wielders of power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there's one thing you can never forget—stay human. VAST OPEN WORLD Participate in the life of a city engulfed in a new dark era. Discover different paths and hidden passages, as you explore its multiple levels and locations. CREATIVE & BRUTAL COMBAT Take advantage of your parkour skills to tip the scales of even the most brutal encounter. Clever thinking, traps and creative weapons will be your best friends. DAY AND NIGHT CYCLE Wait for night to venture into dark hideouts of the Infected. Sunlight keeps them at bay, but once it’s gone, monsters begin the hunt, leaving their lairs free to explore. CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES Shape the future of The City with your actions and watch how it changes. Determine the balance of power by making choices in a growing conflict and forge your own experience. 2-4 PLAYER CO-OP GAMEPLAY Play in up to four-player co-op. Host your own games or join others and see how their choices have played out differently than yours.

Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus—and lost. Now, we’re losing again. The City, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. Civilization has fallen back into the Dark Ages. And yet, we still have hope. You are a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City. But your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth… and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills, as to defeat your enemies and make allies, you’ll need both fists and wits. Unravel the dark secrets behind the wielders of power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there's one thing you can never forget—stay human. VAST OPEN WORLD Participate in the life of a city engulfed in a new dark era. Discover different paths and hidden passages, as you explore its multiple levels and locations. CREATIVE & BRUTAL COMBAT Take advantage of your parkour skills to tip the scales of even the most brutal encounter. Clever thinking, traps and creative weapons will be your best friends. DAY AND NIGHT CYCLE Wait for night to venture into dark hideouts of the Infected. Sunlight keeps them at bay, but once it’s gone, monsters begin the hunt, leaving their lairs free to explore. CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES Shape the future of The City with your actions and watch how it changes. Determine the balance of power by making choices in a growing conflict and forge your own experience. 2-4 PLAYER CO-OP GAMEPLAY Play in up to four-player co-op. Host your own games or join others and see how their choices have played out differently than yours.

Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus—and lost. Now, we’re losing again. The City, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. Civilization has fallen back into the Dark Ages. And yet, we still have hope. You are a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City. But your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth… and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills, as to defeat your enemies and make allies, you’ll need both fists and wits. Unravel the dark secrets behind the wielders of power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there's one thing you can never forget—stay human. VAST OPEN WORLD Participate in the life of a city engulfed in a new dark era. Discover different paths and hidden passages, as you explore its multiple levels and locations. CREATIVE & BRUTAL COMBAT Take advantage of your parkour skills to tip the scales of even the most brutal encounter. Clever thinking, traps and creative weapons will be your best friends. DAY AND NIGHT CYCLE Wait for night to venture into dark hideouts of the Infected. Sunlight keeps them at bay, but once it’s gone, monsters begin the hunt, leaving their lairs free to explore. CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES Shape the future of The City with your actions and watch how it changes. Determine the balance of power by making choices in a growing conflict and forge your own experience. 2-4 PLAYER CO-OP GAMEPLAY Play in up to four-player co-op. Host your own games or join others and see how their choices have played out differently than yours.

Critics
77
Steam
79
Metacritic
72

Score Breakdown

76.6

Critic Average

151 reviews

79

Steam User Score

218,992 reviews

72

Metacritic User Score

3,445 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-2.1
Metacritic Disparity
+4.6
Combined Disparity
+1.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

98 early (65%)52 launch window (34%)1 late (1%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 151 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 76.6/100. Critics score this game 2.1 points lower than Steam users and 4.6 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 151)+
  1. Gabriel Kreyssig RomualdoviaGameFM
    May 9, 2024·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 78.8/100 · -8.8 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · -2.0 pts
  2. Rossko KenistonviaFingerGuns
    Mar 10, 2022·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 78.8/100 · +1.2 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +8.0 pts
  3. Tony "OUberLord" MiteraviaWorth Playing
    Mar 7, 2022·Launch window
    71/100View review
    Steam 78.8/100 · -7.8 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · -1.0 pts
  4. Lee MehrviaVGChartz
    Mar 5, 2022·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 78.8/100 · -18.8 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · -12.0 pts
  5. Dominic SheardviaDarkZero
    Mar 4, 2022·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 78.8/100 · +1.2 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +8.0 pts