Those already familiar with the first Dying Light that was released back in 2016 already know that playing with others creates a different dynamic in its experience. The drop-in and drop-out mechanics allow players to seamlessly join or leave a multiplayer game without interfering with their own single-player story.
So it's perfect for players that don't mind dipping their toes into a multiplayer game every now and again as the level of commitment is entirely up to one's preference. It's designed to cater to players of all types without sacrificing the mechanics or story of the game.
Thankfully, Dying Light 2 Stay Human offers the same experience for new and returning players. However, one can't simply start a co-op as soon as they boot up a new game. This guide is here to provide the steps to drop in and drop out of a multiplayer game with ease in Dying Light 2.
Starting A Co-Op Game
- Before starting a multiplayer game, the player needs to complete the "Markers of Plague" quest in the prologue. This quest teaches players the basics of the core gameplay mechanics in Dying Light 2.
- Pause the game and head straight to the Online Menu to access the multiplayer features for Dying Light 2.
- In the character screen, select Online Options from the menu.
- Then change the Game Type from Single Player to Public or Friends Only.
- From there the player will be able to keep their games private or play cooperatively with a stranger.
- This setting must be changed, otherwise, it will be impossible to play Dying Light 2 with others.
- This menu will also allow the player to customize the voice chat, chat volume, as well as tailor the Call For Help feature to one's liking.
- The Online Menu also lets players create a Favorites List where they can add other gamers they are likely to keep playing with by highlighting their Gamertag or username and pressing the LB button (L1 for PlayStation).
- Players can also choose between Quick Join and Find Game to jump straight into another's open game.
- This is all one needs to set up an online cooperative game with another Dying Light 2 player. Both players can now go anywhere and do anything together on the map.
Single Player Or Co-Op
The beauty of Dying Light 2 is that it's a great open-world action whether it's played solo or online. However, as with any other game one's enjoyment of its online features will depend on the person they are playing with. There are toxic gamers to avoid in the Dying Light series, with random players deliberately trying to set off explosives to hinder the other player's progress. So for an experience that's better tailored to one's needs, it may be better to play the game with friends or stick to the single-player. However, keep in mind that there have been some reported issues with co-op at the time of writing.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is available now on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.