Dying Light 2: Stay Human has received a new update, labeled the Stamina Patch, which brings major gameplay changes as well as various optimizations. Stamina is an important aspect in Dying Light 2, which dictates what the player can do in terms of traversal and combat.
Over the years, Techland has consistently enhanced Dying Light 2: Stay Human with its big post-launch updates. In its June patch, the Polish studio introduced the UGC event, which focused on user-generated content, and its Balatro crossover to players. A couple of months before that, it had incorporated over two dozen new weapons into the open-world title, per fans' demands. Most recently, it has announced yet another update in line with community feedback, changing how stamina, a key component of the game, works.
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The team behind Dying Light 2: Stay Human recently rolled out Patch 1.24, aka the Stamina Patch, bringing a reworked "core gameplay experience" for players across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. To be more precise, the devs have made certain revisions to the stamina system, with an emphasis on better facilitating evasion. Parkour actions, excluding Dash and Dart, no longer use up any stamina even when it is low. It was noted that this decision was made to make the game "more fluid and enjoyable." While most parkour actions may no longer drain stamina, the devs confirmed that things such as combat, paragliding, and underwater swimming will still rely on stamina levels the same amount that they did before. To avoid interfering with Dying Light 2: Stay Human's mission progression, these changes won't be taken into account during the Pilgrim's Path quest until the player uses an inhibitor in the Markers of Plague quest.
In addition to overhauling the stamina system, Techland devs also delivered a slew of bug fixes and other optimizations with its latest patch. In particular, a bunch of issues in Dying Light 2's Tower Raid game mode were addressed, such as the graphical glitch that affected the Bad Office Day outfit. Notably, the flashlight also received some tweaks, which are evident during the dialogues and main quest cutscenes.
After installing Update 1.24, Dying Light 2 players can choose to rely on Aiden's parkour skills more often now, as opposed to using parkour actions sparingly to conserve stamina. This significant change could afford players a lot more freedom than before and enable them to evade combat and traverse across Villedor better, thanks to the protagonist's virtually endless stamina.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human Update 1.24 Patch Notes
The upcoming patch prioritizes game health, focusing on critical improvements rather than introducing a multitude of new features. Our aim is to enhance overall performance, stability, and player experience, ensuring a smoother and more reliable gameplay environment.
Unlimited Parkour
In this update, we are refining the stamina system to enhance the core gameplay experience, particularly focusing on combat and evasion dynamics. Players will now find that parkour actions no longer deplete stamina, allowing for seamless disengagement from melee combat, even when stamina reserves are low (the only exceptions are the Dash and Dart parkour skills).
This change will make navigation more fluid and enjoyable, positioning stamina primarily as a combat resource. You’ll now have the full freedom to explore Villedor the very moment you enter the city! However, to maintain alignment with the existing mission progression, stamina will still be required for parkour activities from the "Pilgrim's Path" quest — after the player is bitten by a Volatile — until an inhibitor is used near the end of "Markers of Plague". Additionally, stamina will continue to be a crucial resource for combat, underwater swimming, and using the paraglider. This update seeks to balance exploration and combat, ensuring that players can navigate the environment smoothly while managing their stamina during critical gameplay moments.
Game Updates
On top of all the Update 1.24 additions listed above, we’ve introduced the following fixes and improvements:
Co-Op
- Fixed an unclear message that appeared on screen after being kicked by the host
Tower Raid
- Fixed the issue where the “Lower Body Workout” bounty would count kicks on dead enemies
- Fixed the issue with the DIY Grenade displaying the wrong item name
- Fixed Sola’s 25th reward that showed the wrong item name
- Fixed an issue where Breach’s starting weapon used a tip mod of a different rarity than shown on the blueprint
- Fixed the issue with the Craft Parts Bundle item using the chest icon
- Fixed the issues with skin clipping through the Bad Office Day Outfit
Gameplay
- Flashlight rework during the main quest cutscenes and dialogues
- Revised select dialogues and scenes for a more streamlined story
- Fixed an issue where the co-op menu displayed the incorrect online status for friends
- Fixed the inconsistency with stamina regeneration when set to Tactical mode
- Fixed the issue with polearm animation in the menu
- Updated the “Immunity drain” text to read, “Immunity drain when being hit by an enemy”
- Fixed the issue where the hatch in “The Only Way Out” quest sometimes wouldn’t open
Technical
- Fixed the issue causing the player to fall under the map upon arriving at the Carnage Hall
- Fixed the issue with the Fire Brigade Cap Charm not being visible after attaching it to weapons
- Fixed the issue with charms changing size
- Fixed the issue with player’s inventory slots being blocked by certain non-droppable items of unique rarity
- Fixed various crashes
- Fixed visible clipping on the paraglider backpack from the Friend of Aiden Bundle
- Fixed the Terminal Headache trophy not registering when using firearms
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