How To Play Dying Light 2 With Friends

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Dying Light 2 is a survival Action/RPG with parkour elements in a zombie apocalypse setting and a sequel to the 2015 game Dying Light. One of the key features of the game, as in the previous part, is the presence of a co-op, which my colleagues and I are incredibly happy about. We’ve been enjoying playing Dying Light 2 co-op for quite a time, and below, I will tell you about some of the nuances of this mode.

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Does Dying Light 2 Have an Official Multiplayer?

Yes, Dying Light 2 supports co-op play for up to 4 players. Multiplayer is organized on official servers and allows you to play through the campaign, participate in challenges, and explore the game world together, but with some limitations.

How Does It Work?

Dying Light 2 co-op allows for up to 4 players in one session. There are 4 privacy settings in the game that will allow you to flexibly customize the lobby:

• Single Player: Just you and nobody can join (the default); 
• Public: Anyone can join;
• Friends Only: Anyone on your friend list can join;
• Invite Only: You have to send an invitation to any player before they can join.

To start a multiplayer adventure, you need to turn co-op on in the settings and finish the prologue chapter. From then on, you can enjoy all the game’s content together.

Between Which Platforms Is It Available?

Dying Light 2 has been released on all relevant platforms of the current and previous generations, namely:

• PC;
• PlayStation 5;
• PlayStation 4;
• Xbox One;
• Xbox Series X/S;
• Nintendo Switch.

As for the possibility of crossplay, here everything is the same as in Dying Light 1 – there is only partial crossplay between different generations of the same console family. Thus, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners can play together; the same applies to the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S family. On PC, crossplay is only possible between players on Steam and Epic, but players on consoles will not get into your lobby.

How To Unlock Multiplayer In Dying Light 2 And Play Multiplayer

The ability to play Dying Light 2 in co-op opens after completing the prologue. Here’s what you need to do to to unlock it:

• To start, all players need to complete a short prologue, the Markers of Plague quest, which will introduce them to the basics of the game.
• After you find yourself in your first safe zone, The Bazaar, pause the game by pressing ESC or the Options button on the gamepad and go to the Online menu, where you can access the multiplayer features.
• On the character screen, select Online Options from the menu.
• Then, in the Game Type tab, switch the parameter from Single Player to Public or Friends Only if you want only your friends to be able to join you, no strangers.
• In these settings, you can also configure voice chat and chat volume and, if necessary, the Call For Help function.
• Also, in the Online menu, you can create a list of favorite players in the Favorites List with whom you can continue playing, saving their gamertag or username by pressing the LB/L1 button.
• Players can also choose between Quick Join and Find Game to enter an available game immediately.

That’s all you need to create a co-op online game with another player or a group of players. You can play Dying Light 2 in co-op with up to 4 players and explore the game world without any restrictions.

Dying Light 2 Local Co-op and Split Screen

Unfortunately, Dying Light 2 does not support local co-op or the ability to play on a split screen. The only option is for owners of the Steam version of the game, but even there, you will need a third-party application (Nucleus Coop) and will have to bother a lot. It is better to play online on two devices unless you want to try on the role of a hacker.

Multiplayer Features

Dying Light 2 has an official multiplayer and is designed for playing together. Here are its main features:

• You will find various complex, time-limited co-op challenges in which you can get valuable loot.
• The Call For Help option allows you to call another player for help in the event of your death. You can also come to the aid of another player if a corresponding pop-up appears.
• A new co-op roguelike add-on, Tower Raid, was recently released. Here, players jointly make their way to the roof of a skyscraper, making stops on random floors and completing challenges in order to fight in the final battle on the roof and get valuable loot.
• There is only one limitation in Dying Light 2 co-op that will disappoint players – the progression system. Each player who joins the host’s world can help them complete quests, but they will not be saved in their own worlds. The only nice thing about all this is that the weapons, their durability, money, and skills that players earn during the joint walkthrough are saved.

Gameplay Tips for Multiplayer

After playing Dying Light 2 multiplayer with my colleagues, I realized some important things about the game. Read the points below carefully to get the best gaming experience when playing as a team.

• First of all, remember that the story progress is saved only for the host. The rest of the players will have to go through all the quests again.
• In a co-op game, there is a voting system during dialogue, but the host still makes the final decision.
• When playing Dying Light 2 co-op, you will not be able to move very far from each other – you’ll see a warning. Therefore, stay close to each other! Plus, it is more fun to deal with hordes of zombies together. Actually, this is why you decided to play in co-op, right?
• You don’t have to compete for loot and strive to be the first to open the box since everyone will get their own loot. Still, you can help each other and share equipment for more effective co-op play.
• Do not miss side activities such as parkour challenges, combat arenas, etc. These are great ways to earn extra XP and have fun. In addition, most of these activities are easier to complete in co-op.
• Playing Dying Light 2 co-op, you can spend your time more rationally – while one player is engaged in a dialogue, the other can do crafting or upgrade equipment. The same applies to battles with the infected. You can use strategic thinking and lure enemies into traps, which is much easier and more interesting to do when playing together.

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Final Thoughts

Dying Light 2 is a fascinating and dark adventure in a zombie survival setting, which allows you to get lost in the game for many hours, especially with an excellent roguelike Tower Raid mode. The game has a lot of interesting content that will allow you to have a fun time with friends. Since the game was originally created with multiplayer support, Dying Light 2 co-op sessions take place on official servers, and everything works perfectly. Just go to the lobby, choose who you want to play with, and have fun killing zombies together!