Press release:
Wrocław, Poland — October 28, 2021.
Techland has published the first animated “Story from the Dying City” video. The animation, called The Jonah, is now available to watch.
Immerse yourself in the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human with another urban legend spreading among the citizens of Villedor. The legends about Jonah are well-known to every sailor. Those who’ve been out to sea know the bad luck Jonah brings. On your ship, as things turn south, the wind stops blowing, ropes break, and food rots. His bad luck spreads like a virus with every touch, and the only way to stop him is to track him down and throw him overboard. But watch out, as you can only truly know Jonah once you meet him.
Listen to this scary legend narrated by the deepest, darkest voice on YouTube, Corpse Husband, and feel goosebumps form on your skin. And if you somehow survive, perhaps good luck will find you next time? Every legend carries its own mysteries, and Jonah’s bad luck cannot reach those who have uncovered all the secrets hidden in this legend.
Missing the other audio Stories from the Dying City? Dedrick, Rosemary, and Antigone await on the Dying Light YouTube Channel.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches February 4 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders can be placed at dyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.
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Scariest Halloween Yet: New Van Crane Bundle and Halloween Event in Dying Light
To embrace the spirit of Halloween, Techland today launches a seasonal event in Dying Light. With the event comes a new challenge, “Volatile Rush”! Be careful, as every noise you make will summon a Volatile. They may be terrifying, but you are not defenseless! Trick-or-treat potions will aid you in combat and the Van Crane Bundle, spooky zombies, and themed decorations across the city will plunge you right into the festivities of All Hallows’ Eve.
“Though most seek shelter as All Hallows’ Eve arrives, you fear no monster or creature of the night. For you are Van Crane, the slayer of horrors, and Halloween is but a feast to you.”
With a new costume and weapons, you have all you need to cleanse Harran’s streets of creatures of the night!
The Halloween event launches for Dying Light on PC and console on October 28 at 7:00 PM CEST and lasts until November 8 at 9:00 PM CET. For more information about the Halloween Event and Van Crane Bundle, please check out the Steam page (available today, 7 PM CEST) here.
About Dying Light
A first-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open-world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam the city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected. Dying Light was published in 2015 and has been played by over twenty million people all over the world. From the creators of hit titles Dead Island and Call of Juarez. Winner of over 50 industry awards and nominations. The game whose uncompromising approach to gameplay set new standards for first-person zombie games. Still supported with new content and free community events years after the release.
About Techland
Founded in 1991 in Poland, Techland is a renowned independent game developer and distributor for all leading platforms, including PC, Sony PlayStation, and the Xbox family of devices. Techland is best known for the original Dead Island games, the Call of Juarez series, and the Dying Light franchise, a global phenomenon played by over 20 million unique players to date. To top that, Techland’s experienced teams allow the developer to work on two of its own AAA titles at the same time. Comprising over 400 professionals across three offices in Poland, the company is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences and using the latest technology for innovative entertainment, which includes the proprietary C-Engine. For more information about the company itself, visit the official website at: www.techland.net.
Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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