Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Aggressivere Beißer im neuen Update

Game Update

• In update 1.8 we would like to highlight a few features that were implemented along the quality of life changes in the game:
• Biters’ behavior changes – Biters will be more aggressive
• Benchmark option on PC – you can start it from the video settings.
• LOD Range Multiplier – this feature is available in the Advanced video menu, but watch out, survivor, it takes a heavy toll on your performance!
• Motion Sickness Reduction preset (available in the Accessibility menu).
• XeSS Intel Upscaler on PC.
• Rendering and Lighting improvements.
• As usual, we’ve worked on bug fixes and issues, mostly focusing on the Bloody Ties DLC. Check the entire list below:

Gameplay Updates

• Fixed a problem with getting on a bicycle after starting the bicycle challenge allowing players to complete the task
• Fixed an issue on PS5 during the Markers of Plague quest, related to Aiden being stuck after injecting the first inhibitor
• Fixed an issue where the player could not progress with the Combat Challenge, because of missing interaction prompt
• No shortcuts! Removed a spot in the Opera that allowed players to skip all Madman From Villedor phases
• Fixed a black screen after canceling the Prince of Thieves Challenge
• Fixed a black screen after starting Tower of Babel Challenge
• Tweaked Skullface resistances to elemental damage, making him more challenging than before
• Fixed an issue where biters sometimes dealt 0 damage to the player
• [Xbox/PlayStation] Players can no longer get stuck during the Crystal White quest
• Fixed an issue where the finisher would not deal damage to Skullface
• Fixed an issue with legendary encounters rewarding the players with only mutation samples
• Fixed an issue with missing objective marker when tracking the Sattelite Dream quest
• Fixed an issue with some zip lines floating in the air
• [PS4] Fixed progress lock during the Water Tower quest
• [Xbox] Preset items will be correctly given during the Prince of Thieves Challenge, and One Day In Harran Spectacle
• Fixed an issue with outfits not being unlocked as quest rewards in Bloody Ties DLC
• Fixed some shield mods being duplicated in craftmaster’s upgrade tab
• Fixed an issue with weapon mods being improperly displayed when previewing multiple opera costumes
• Headshots with the bows should now deal the appropriate amount of damage
• Tweaked player damage scaling in the Opera to make fights more challenging
• Fixed Human enemy AI, which no longer allows them to use Skullface skillset
• Players are now able to drop rewards bought from Carnage Hall rewards vendor
• Swing animations are now faster to feel more on par with Dying Light 1
• Fixed an issue with restarting challenges at the Opera
• True Nightrunner achievement should now be unlocked properly after completing all the Nightrunner trials
• Fixed Deathloop in the opera after killing the guard
• Madmen of Villedor parkour challenge tweaks

Co-op Updates

• Fixed crashes happening on Xbox when accepting invite to your friend’s session
• Fixed an issue where the fourth player to join the session would get stuck in the table during dialogue with Severus
• Fixed an issue with a blocked checkpoint during the Running Up That Tower Challenge in co-op
• Improved infected AI during Run Boy Run Challenge in co-op
• Fixed an issue with unresponsive controls after joining a co-op session on PS4
• The game will now inform you if you’re trying to connect to a host that currently plays a dialogue or a cutscene
• Fixed an issue where the guard was spawned on the players’ location, immediately failing the stealth mission
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in the infinite wait during the dialogue before the challenge
• Fixed an issue where players are unable to proceed to the Madmen from Villedor Challenges
• The trophy The Madman of Villedor will be unlocked in co-op after completing the Challenges
• Fixed multiple connection issues
• Fixed an issue where players could be separated during the Challenges
• Fixed some icons being too big in COOP
• Between Two Fires Challenge progress is shared now, allowing players to finish it at once
• Players are no longer able to bash through the doors that require the team to gather
• Fixed issues with challenges that caused players to be stuck
• [PS4] Fixed the game crashing after completing a windmill challenge
• Manica Shield Ice Mods are now upgradable
• Fixed an issue with players unable to start quests in co-op
• Manica Shield received sounds when playing in co-op

UI/UX Updates

• Fixed timer display during Challenges in Carnage Hall
• Fixed an icon of one-handed Silencer Machete
• Fixed an issue with the Carnage Manica display in the accessory while inspecting it
• Fixed an issue where players could reach restricted areas
• Fixed an issue with player spawning in the incorrect locations after finishing the quests
• Fixed missing voice-overs during the Opera quests
• Fixed asset load issue during the Treasure Hunt challenge
• Added missing textures from the Opera localizations
• Improved camera motion during Madmen of Villedor cinematic
• Fixed animation of player blocking with a shield when the bow is equipped

Technical Updates

• Low-quality preset in Video Options sets XSS on a PC with an AMD card and turns on DX12
• Players will no longer lose their money after accepting the best and reloading the game during Twin Brothers quest
• Players will no longer get stuck while sliding into the vent shafts
• Don Quixote achievement will now be granted after the player unlocks all the windmills in the game
• Fixed an issue with the game’s performance dropping after playing for more than 1 hour on some devices
• Fixed infinite loading screen that was happening whenever a player logged out of the account right after signing in
• Fixed an issue with sounds randomly disappearing
• Fixed an issue with force feedback missing while playing on gamepad
• [Xbox] Prologue forest will no longer be too dark during the daytime
• Players are no longer able to bypass the Perfect Block tutorial
• Fixed an issue with infected being too silent
• [PlayStation] Fixed crash during One Day in Harran and Fame and Infamy Challenge
• Fixed crash during the fast travel between The City and Opera
• [RayTracing] Fixed player’s shadow missing in photo mode
• [RayTracing] Fixed issues with corrupt lighting sources
• Fixed Baba Yaga challenge being unplayable
• Reduced the number of times infected will grab the player
• AI/Player will no longer shake after getting grabbed by Biters
• Fixed the game crashing after changing resolution from 3840×2160 to 1920×1080
• Fixed infinite loading screen upon opening the title in offline mode on EGS Launcher
• Optimized memory usage in d3d12 mode improving game stability
• Exposed setting for extending rendering range of highest level of detail geometry
• Ray-tracing effects range is extended by 20%
• Implemented benchmark mode, allowing users to measure their PCs performance in Dying Light 2
• Fixed lack of player shadows in photo mode when using ray tracing
• Improved initial load time (by up to 10s on PS4)
• Minor improvements to texture streaming
• Improved tree shadows (LOD)
• Improved fog and water reflections quality