Celebrating a decade of thrilling gameplay, the free-running zombie survival game, Dying Light, marks its 10th anniversary this year. Developer Techland is embracing this milestone with a year-long series of festivities aimed at both new and veteran players. The journey began in January with the release of the first downloadable content (DLC) in four years, and now, the studio has unveiled a significant update dubbed the “Retouched” edition.
Enhancements and Features
This update introduces a plethora of enhancements designed to elevate the gaming experience. Players can expect:
- Higher resolution textures that breathe new life into the game’s visuals.
- Improved clouds and skyboxes, adding depth to the atmospheric elements.
- Enhanced shadow quality for a more immersive environment.
- A fully remastered soundtrack that promises to enrich the auditory experience.
While Techland provided a brief overview of these changes in their latest Steam update, a more detailed explanation was shared in a longer post earlier this week. The developer emphasizes that the Retouched edition is not a remaster, despite some players expressing expectations for a more extensive overhaul.
Franchise director Tymon Smektała clarified, “Back in January, when we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Dying Light, I announced that we are working on a new update. When I looked online the day after the video, my heart skipped a beat. Quite a few of you were expecting a full remaster of some sort. So, let’s set the record straight: the Retouched update is about squeezing out even more from the Dying Light you already love. It’s not a complete overhaul or remaster.”
As the gaming community navigates the terminology surrounding game updates, the term “retouched” may raise eyebrows. However, it signifies Techland’s commitment to refining the existing experience rather than reinventing it.
With the Retouched update now live, the excitement doesn’t end there. The anticipation builds for the upcoming release of Dying Light: The Beast, set to launch in just a couple of months. This new installment brings back the beloved protagonist Kyle Crane, now equipped with monstrous superpowers, and aims to recapture the essence of the original game following the mixed reviews of Dying Light 2. While the zombie genre may feel saturated, the Dying Light series has consistently sought to offer more than mere undead combat, leaving many curious about the direction of this latest entry.
