Techland Unveils Free Tower Raid Mode for Dying Light 2

Techland is taking Dying Light 2 to new heights with the introduction of Tower Raid, a dynamic, roguelite-inspired mode that promises unpredictable gameplay and intense survival challenges. After extensive testing last year, this eagerly awaited feature is now a permanent fixture in the game, offering players a thrilling new way to navigate the infected-infested world.

In Tower Raid, players will not step into the boots of Aiden Caldwell but will instead embody one of four distinct warriors, each representing a unique combat archetype: Tank, Brawler, Ranger, or Specialist. These classes come with their own set of abilities, encouraging diverse playstyles and strategic teamwork. For those seeking an ultimate test, Tower Raid lets players reduce their team size—or brave the tower's perils solo.

The mode offers three difficulty settings—Quick, Normal, and Elite—which affect the intensity and duration of each run. Every session is procedurally generated, ensuring that no two climbs are ever the same. With ever-shifting floor plans and varying enemy encounters, adaptability is crucial for survival.

To keep the challenge fresh and engaging, Techland has introduced a new progression system where every defeat opens up new opportunities. Each unsuccessful run unlocks additional abilities and weapons, incrementally boosting the player's chances of success in future attempts. Within the tower, players will also meet Sola, a mysterious merchant who offers exclusive rewards such as the Office Day Outfit, Kuai Dagger, and Silenced Pistol to those adept enough to earn them.

Even as Techland gears up for the launch of Dying Light: The Beast, the company remains dedicated to enriching Dying Light 2 throughout 2025. Players can look forward to updates that will enhance co-op mechanics, refine matchmaking, expand community map integration, introduce new Tower Raid characters, add new melee and ranged weapons, unveil a brand-new weapon class, improve the prologue, and implement major graphical and technical optimizations.