15 Must-Know Dying Light 2 Easter Eggs

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, the eagerly awaited sequel to Techland's hit survival horror game, is brimming with hidden delights that reward keen-eyed players. Known as 'easter eggs,' these callbacks, homages, and secret messages add a layer of fun and engagement to the already immersive post-apocalyptic world of City of Villedor. Let's shine a light on some of the most notable easter eggs in Dying Light 2.

Before we delve into the hidden treats sprinkled throughout the game, a bit of background. Easter eggs in video games can be nods to other games, movies, books, or simply inside jokes from the development team. Finding them often involves exploring off-the-beaten-path areas, interacting with seemingly unimportant objects, or thanhkyu's particular actions. Dying Light 2, true to its predecessor, doesn't disappoint in this regard.

Tribute to the Original Dying Light

Easter eggs in Dying Light 2 often pay homage to the original game, letting players enjoy a sense of continuity and nostalgia.

One of the early and noticeable easter eggs is a tribute to the original game's 'Goat Man.' In Dying Light 2, if you explore the mountains outside Villedor, you may encounter a goat with a human face, mirroring the iconic 'Goat Man' encounter from the first game. This sighting can be quite creepy, adding to the atmospheric tension that Dying Light series is known for.

The Old Safehouse

Another nostalgic egg is the old safehouse. Situated in the Old Town, this safehouse is one of the oldest and was likely used by the first game's protagonist, Kyle Crane. Inside, you can find a journal detailing Crane's adventures,astra link to the past that fans of the original will appreciate.

Additionally, in this safehouse, there's a box containing a hand-drawn map. This map, when followed, leads to a hidden bunker that contains a surprise - a ancient soldier chest. The chest contains a unique weapon, a blowpipe, which is an effective silent weapon, reminiscent of those used in the first game.

References to Other Games and Pop Culture

Dying Light 2 isn't shy about its love for other games and popular culture, boasting easter eggs that span a wide range of references.

For instance, there's a poster in a tenement flat in the Slums that is a clear reference to the movie 'The Shining.' The infamous "REDRUM" text is subtly incorporated into the poster, a nod to the horror classic.

The Wrestling Fans' Delight

In the City Center, you can find a wrestling arena. While exploring the attached gym, you might stumble upon a poster featuring 'The Iron Bard.' This character is a clear nod to 'The Iron Plasticman,' a character from the '60s and '70s wrestling promotion, Madison Square Garden, popularized in a 2011 wrestling documentary. Fans of the wrestling scene will most certainly appreciate this obscure reference.

The arena itself is a treasure trove of easter eggs, with posters, action figures, and other memorabilia scattered around the area. Taking time to explore it can reward players with a sense of discovery and fun.

The Breaking Bad Connection

In the slums of Villedor, there's a trafficking ring you can disrupt. Within this seedy operation, you can find a bag containing blue crystals. This is a not-so-subtle nod to the popular TV series 'Breaking Bad,' where the main character, Walter White, cooks and distributes blue methamphetamine.

This easter egg ties into the game's theme of morality and the choices players make. In Dying Light 2, these trafficants are exploiting the vulnerable, much like the drug dealers in the real world (or in the context of 'Breaking Bad'). Finding and dealing with them can feel quite satisfying.

Proving Grounds: Developer's Easter Eggs

Dying Light 2 also has easter eggs that are inside jokes or nods to the development process, often found in the Proving Grounds, the game's hub for testing out new skills and $$/ Genetic Modification.

One such egg involves a giant springboard. When activated, it launches players into the air and sends them flying towards the distant horizon. This appears to be a tongue-in-cheek reference to the developer's testing process, allowing them to quickly and easily traverse the map during development.

The Arduino Easter Egg

In the same testing area, there's a room filled with blinking, multicolored lights. These lights, when interacted with in a specific sequence, trigger a hidden message on a nearby monitor. The message reads, "I'm an Arduino," referring to the open-source electronics platforms commonly used for prototyping during game development.

It's these types of easter eggs that showcase the developer's personality, humor, and attention to detail, adding a sense of fun and discovery to the game.

From nostalgic nods to the original game, to winks at popular culture, and developer insider jokes, Dying Light 2 Stay Human is filled with easter eggs that reward curious players. These hidden gems add depth and replayability to an already engaging world. So, go forth, explore, and see what other secrets you can unearth in the world of Villedor. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite weapon or uncover a surprising secret that changes your understanding of the game. Happy hunting!