In the latest installment of the open-world zombie RPG series, Dying Light: The Beast, players are immersing themselves in a captivating blend of horror, parkour, and melee action, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps. However, a recent weather-related glitch has cast a shadow over this otherwise thrilling experience. As players venture through the game, they have encountered an unexpected challenge: indoor rain.
Techland has a fix incoming for Dying Light‘s indoor rain
After approximately 16 hours of gameplay, the return of the original protagonist, Kyle Crane, has been a highlight for many fans. Yet, during a quest to retrieve a special gas that attracts formidable zombies, players found themselves grappling with a peculiar phenomenon. As rain began to pour, it became apparent that the game’s lighting technology was ill-equipped to handle such an event, plunging players into darkness and complicating navigation.
One player recounted their experience: upon entering a large refinery to secure the gas, they were met with rain cascading through the building. Despite the atmospheric tension, visibility became severely compromised, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. The rain persisted even in cutscenes, further amplifying the challenge.
After successfully acquiring the gas and transporting it to a nearby truck, the weather took another odd turn. While the rain outside seemed to have ceased, the environment remained slick, and the sound of rain continued to echo. Strangely, the truck’s windshield was still drenched, yet the wipers refused to operate unless the player ran over zombies, creating a rather unconventional solution to a mundane problem.
Fortunately, Techland has acknowledged the issue and is actively working on a patch to rectify the indoor rain phenomenon. In a recent update on Steam, the developers stated, “We’re aware that you’re experiencing issues with Indoor Rain and the Disturbed Day/Night Cycle, and fixing them is our top priority. We already have a fix prepared, but because this bug only appears in rare situations, it takes a lot of extra testing.”
Players can expect the hotfix to be released soon on PC, with console updates to follow. As the gaming community awaits this resolution, there remains a lingering apprehension about the potential return of the troublesome rain. Will it become a recurring theme in future updates? Only time will tell, but for now, players can look forward to a more polished experience in Dying Light: The Beast.
