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Dying Light 2: Stay Human Update 1.4.0 released, full patch notes

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Techland has released a brand new update for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. According to the release notes, Patch 1.4.0 packs numerous gameplay fixes, co-op updates, as well as technical updates.

Going into more details, Update 1.4.0 fixes missing controller controls on the PC version of the game. It also improves player’s reaction to Volatile hits, and fixes missing textures in the Prologue that caused players to fall outside the map.

It’s also worth noting that this update introduces Chapter 1: In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner; the biggest free content update since the release.

As always, Steam will download this patch the next time you launch its client. Below you can also find its complete changelog.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Chapter 1: In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner

Dying Light 2: Stay Human Update 1.4.0 Release Notes

Chapter 1: In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner
  • Chapter Agent — meet Harper, a former Nightrunner that acts as your link to the new features. Find him at the Fish Eye Canteen and assist him in taking down the Infected.
  • New Rank System — discover a system that strengthens the bond between you and the agent by carrying out his tasks.
  • Daily and Weekly Bounties — face the Infected head-on in a series of daily and weekly night activities that will earn you reputation points upon completion.
  • Unlockables — with enough reputation points, you can rank up to unlock access to high-end weapons, outfits, and consumables.
  • 2 New Currencies — to purchase these new items, you will first need to collect mutation samples off of the corpses of the Special Infected and acquire unique Harper’s Tokens with each new rank.
  • New Enemies — meet the deadly and fierce Mutated Infected, the Volatile Tyrant, and the Volatile Hive.
  • Chapter Mission — in this mission, you will have to endure time trials that will test your stealth, parkour, and combat skills to the limit.
Photo Mode

Features:

  • Multiple camera manipulation options, including aperture, focus distance, zoom, and roll, will help you create dynamic screenshots.
  • Color adjustments such as temperature, exposure, saturation, contrast, and vignette, with the addition of filters, will make each photo just beaming with climate and style.
  • Special Effects will allow you to create unique sequences straight from the action movies.
Gameplay Updates #1
  • Fixed dust presence in The City after completing the game. The only affected terrain will be around the TV Station area
  • Fixed an issue with inseparable Biter limbs
  • Also fixed an issue with vaulting into textures, allowing the player to traverse around the map
  • Fixed missing textures in the Prologue that caused players to fall outside the map
  • Fixed issues that caused Volatiles and Virals not to be affected by UV Flashlight
  • Also fixed an issue where players would not receive a bat during the Ultimate Fury Cricket challenge
  • Improved player’s reaction to Volatile hits
  • Fixed Hakon being stuck during the Getting Stronger quest
  • Fixed Hakon teleporting glitch during the Getting Stronger quest
  • Also fixed a heavy fog present during the Getting Stronger quest
  • Fixed missing world items in the containers during the Markers of Plague quest that blocked players from progressing in the quest
  • Fixed some issues with missing textures in Dark Zones
  • Also fixed gathering prompt on world items like UV shrooms or chamomile
  • Fixed game behavior while leaving Nightrunner Trial with a function designed to leave the challenge early
  • Fixed one-handed power attack animation
  • Also fixed a bug during the A Place to Call Home quest that did not allow players to progress in a story on PlayStation
  • Fixed a bug during The Only Way Out that did not allow players to progress in the story
  • Fixed a bug where skipping dialogue would not allow players to progress in the story
  • Also fixed respawn button that was not working properly during some quests
Gameplay Updates #2
  • Fixed an issue where encounter spawn was too crowded for a place of combat
  • Special Infected are harder to kill with ranged weapons
  • Fixed an issue where Military Tech would disappear right after collecting it from an Airdrop and then terminating the game
  • Fixed an issue where players could not use the bed, and the in-game time was frozen
  • Also fixed enemy detection of players’ ranged attacks while they remain hidden
  • Fixed ravagers AI while patrolling the camps
Co-op Updates
  • Improved co-op stability when joining the game on PlayStation
  • Fixed an issue where players could not join the host because of changing online visibility to Private and Public multiple times
  • Fixed overlapping Fast Travel prompt
  • Also fixed flashlight glitch that was visible on the map during co-op play
  • Fixed black screen issue while playing with friends on console versions of the game
  • Fixed game crashes related to challenge timer
  • Also fixed issue where players could not participate in Crossbow Survive challenge
  • Fixed issue with Water Tower alignment blocked after playing with a friend
UI/UX Updates
  • Fixed The Message of the Day fullscreen display
  • Fixed The Message of The Day issues while the game is launched in the Traditional Chinese language
  • Also fixed incorrect display of list format in Events tab while the game is launched in the Japanese language
  • Fixed overlapping Continue and Options buttons in the main menu on Xbox
  • Fixed D-pad control of Events tab on Xbox
  • Also fixed UI glitch when changing charms in the inventory
  • Fixed missing controller controls on the PC version of the game
  • Fixed access to Credits on Xbox
  • Also fixed missing map texture
  • Fixed issue with side quests being active in your journal after starting New Game +
  • Fixed missing Stamina requirement on Windmill activities
  • Players are now able to compare items in the inventory
Technical Updates
  • Improved CPU performance on PlayStation
  • Fixed multiple stability issues during game launch on PlayStation and Xbox
  • Fixed game crash related to a simultaneous button press in difficulty screen on Xbox
  • Also fixed black screen issue during the second Waltz encounter on Xbox
  • Fixed loading screen crash that happened after finishing the Prologue
  • Fixed collection of Tickets, Please! trophy on PlayStation
  • Also fixed FPS drops in the open-world environment on PlayStation
  • Fixed Show On Map quest feature on ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo
  • Fixed a possibility to swap screens on ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo