Dying Light has more players than its sequel, but dev says that’s okay

There are a number of staple zombie video games that launched me to the gory, bloody world of ‘shoot heads, ask questions later.’ In fact, there’s Left 4 Lifeless, however personally, the unique Dying Mild was somewhat extra up my alley. Because the lone gamer in my class, the single-player side appealed to me greater than L4D’s multiplayer, so I spent most of my time stalking the contaminated by way of the streets of Harran as an alternative of teaming up with friends to slay witches.

So, when Dying Mild 2 got here round, I used to be excited to relive these head-bashing, gore-splashing reminiscences. Because of the lack of firearms at launch, although, I discovered myself diving again into the OG zombie sport as an alternative of dropping into Villedor with my makeshift axe in hand.

And it seems I’m not alone. Earlier than the launch of the Dying Mild 2 Reloaded Version on Thursday February 22, the unique Dying Mild has constantly maintained a better Steam participant rely than its sequel, holding secure at between 4,000 and 5,000 common gamers versus DL2’s way more variable 3,000 to 4,000 (there’s a appreciable spike in June 2023 at 5,893, doubtless a results of the massive parkour replace).

With the Reloaded Version marking the second anniversary of DL2, I ask franchise director Tymon Smektała whether or not or not Dying Mild 1 having extra gamers than Dying Mild 2 bothers him.

“Dying Mild 1 is a good sport full of eight years of content material that you could at present purchase at a low value. It’s arduous to beat that!” he tells me. “However sure, we’re pleased with working each video games in tandem as they each serve a unique goal.

“The primary sport is a good entry level into the world of Dying Mild and we see plenty of gamers who convert into the sequel which remains to be our premium providing.”

Fewer gamers could suggest that Dying Mild 2 hasn’t managed to dwell as much as its predecessor, however Smektała assures us that isn’t the case – though he admits that there have been “highs and lows” for the group.

“[Dying Light 2] turned worthwhile inside its first weekend and continues to carry out very nicely, however the business efficiency is just not as essential because the acceptance of our neighborhood,” he says.

“Regardless that at launch we realized that a number of the daring design choices we’ve made didn’t hit the bullseye, we managed to enhance all of our mechanics and add the entire requested options to show to gamers that Dying Mild 2 Keep Human is a severe contender.

“It’s true there have been highs and lows on this journey, however we’re in a great place and prepared for the really thrilling way forward for the sport. Come to consider it, even the truth that we’re nonetheless discussing Dying Mild 2 Keep Human two years after the discharge is proof of the sport’s longevity.”

And it’s true that, regardless of the turbulence that’s come to outline the post-COVID gaming panorama, Dying Mild 2 has endured. I’ve written numerous articles on it over the previous couple of years (my private favourite being the Vampire: The Masquerade collab), and each time new content material crosses my desk I can’t assist however smile – it was, in any case, my first large assessment on this trade.

If the Reloaded Version has you intrigued, we chatted to Smektała about what to anticipate from it, so you should definitely try our unique interview. We even have a rundown of all the perfect parkour video games should you’re in search of one thing new, in addition to a listing of all the perfect horror video games if it’s the adrenaline that will get you going.

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