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Press release:
Wrocław, Poland — September 30, 2021.
Techland today debuted the fourth episode of “Dying 2 Know” (D2K), an original web series diving deep into the world of “Dying Light 2 Stay Human“.

This episode gave gamers a closer look at The City and went behind the scenes of the music recording process in Abbey Road Studios. Techland also revealed a collaboration with famous actress Rosario Dawson, who lends her talent to a major in-game character.

The fourth episode of D2K introduced Lawan, a new major in-game character portrayed by Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian, Sin City). During the show, viewers learned more about Lawan’s role in the Dying Light story and her relationship with main protagonist Aiden Caldwell. Check out the episode on Dying Light’s YouTube channel.

Techland shone a UV light on Dying Light 2 Stay Human‘s vast open world, with developers giving more details on how players’ in-game choices will revive The City and give hope to rebuild civilization.

Viewers were also shown a behind-the-scenes video featuring the music recording process, directed by Olivier Derivière (Streets of Rage 4, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Vampyr) in Abbey Road Studios, one of the most recognizable studios in the UK and previously used by artists such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd and U2. The end result, the track – Run, Jump, Fight – Main Theme Music Track from Dying Light 2 Stay Human, created by Olivier Derivière and featuring The London Contemporary Orchestra, can be heard here for the very first time. Moreover, Techland shared more insights about the composer’s approach to video games and how his vision and music were implemented into Dying Light 2 Stay Human.

For all players eager to enter the ravaged world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, the first Dying Light launches on October 19 for Nintendo Switch as the Platinum Edition, the most content-packed and ultimate edition of the original game.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches February 4, 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders are now available via 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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About Dying Light 2 Stay Human
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a story-driven open-world action role-playing game, a sequel to the critically acclaimed Dying Light published in 2015, which has been played by over twenty million people all over the world. This time players are visiting the City – mankind’s last stronghold in the fight against the virus. Developed parkour mechanics enable players to explore the vast open world and master tactical combat.

This lost civilization, a world set in the modern dark ages, requires creative approaches to finding items and crafting gear. Gameplay shifts during a day and night cycle, so players can dare to plunder abandoned lairs of infected at night and discover the dark secrets of those in power by day. Players must choose which side they want to take and write their own story.

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.