The Reloaded Edition is the current version of Dying Light 2 Stay Human: the base game plus every free update, the Firearms Update and the Bloody Ties story DLC in one package. Techland launched it on 22 February 2024 for the game's second anniversary, and anyone who already owned the Standard Edition was upgraded for free. As of November 2026 it is simply what the game is sold as on Steam, Xbox and other stores, and it has kept growing with updates through Update 1.30.
We checked this against Techland's Reloaded Edition announcement, the Steam and Xbox store listings, the Firearms Update, Tower Raid and 2026 patch notes on Steam, the Dying Light Fandom wiki's editions page, Wikipedia and Steam Deck HQ's launch report in November 2026.
What the Reloaded Edition Includes
Techland's announcement lists three things: all previous updates, the Firearms Update, and the Bloody Ties DLC, which used to be sold separately. Techland called it "the ultimate zombie experience" for both returning and new players. Steam Deck HQ's launch report adds the specifics that came with the anniversary: firearms, enhanced visuals, co-op Survivor Missions and Board Quests, and the arrival of characters from the first Dying Light.
- The base game: Aiden Caldwell's story in Villedor, 20 years after the first game, with day and night parkour, combat and faction choices.
- Bloody Ties: the first story DLC, built around a gladiator-style arena.
- The Firearms Update (1.15): pistols, SMGs, rifles and shotguns, plus Jai the Watcher and new missions.
- Every free update released before and since, including New Game+ (April 2022) and Legend Levels (January 2023).
The store listings reflect the change. Steam now names the game "Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition," and the Xbox listing describes the full experience plus Bloody Ties, with one practical note: the DLC must be downloaded separately. On Xbox it also uses Smart Delivery, so one purchase covers both Xbox One and the optimized Series X|S version.
Do Existing Owners Get It Free?
Yes, if you owned the Standard Edition. Techland's announcement says "the current owners of Standard Edition will get upgraded for free." Most players did not need to do anything for the updates themselves, because the Firearms Update and every patch install like any other update. Bloody Ties is the piece to check: on Xbox, for example, the store notes the DLC is a separate download, so look in your platform's add-on list for Bloody Ties and install it if it is not already there. Techland also ran a Steam free weekend from 22 to 26 February 2024 to launch the edition, and progress from that weekend carried over for anyone who bought the game afterward.
Owners of the higher editions were already covered. The Fandom wiki's editions page shows Bloody Ties was included in the Deluxe, Ultimate and Collector's Editions from launch, along with a Legendary outfit, a Legendary paraglider and Legendary renewable weapons. The Ultimate Edition went further and included Dying Light: The Beast as well, which Steam's store page confirms: The Beast is available at no extra charge for Ultimate Edition owners. Wikipedia notes the Ultimate Edition was removed from sale in September 2024, so that route is closed to new buyers.
The Firearms Update in Detail
The Firearms Update was the reason the Reloaded name existed, and Techland called it the biggest content pack the game had received. It added four firearm types, each with its own ammo, introduced through the side quest "Lost Armory" and a new character, Jai, the Watcher. Techland was clear that guns were meant as "an enhancement rather than a complete change of genre": ammo is rare and mostly found in convoys and stashes.
Alongside the guns, the update brought:
- Survivor Missions and Elite Missions, co-op friendly activities that pay Watcher Tokens for buying firearms and exclusive items from Jai.
- New board quests, including a visit from Tolga and Fatin, fan favorites from the first Dying Light.
- A new enemy, the Renegade Grenadier, and rebalanced elemental Biters, Virals, Spitters and Goons.
- Visual upgrades to foliage, interiors in Region 2, cars, skyboxes, lighting and the Biter and Viral models.
Our Dying Light 2 best weapons guide covers which firearms are worth buying from Jai and how they compare with the PK Crossbow and modded melee weapons.
What Has Been Added Since 2024
Reloaded was not the end of support. Because the edition includes every update, anything Techland ships lands in it automatically, and the list since February 2024 is substantial:
- Nightmare Mode (Update 1.16, 18 April 2024): the highest difficulty, with real-time menus, a failing flashlight, no automatic health regeneration and the exclusive Waltz Outfit for finishing the story on it.
- Tower Raid (beta June 2024, permanent February 2025): a roguelite mode for up to four players with Tank, Brawler, Ranger and Specialist classes, launched from "Raid Hub" on the main menu.
- The Breach (Update 1.28, June 2026): a hub for community maps and mods through mod.io, with Tolga and Fatin as permanent residents after the prologue, plus a shorter prologue and early-game tuning.
- Summer of Enhancements (Update 1.29, August 2026): boosted XP from main missions so core skills unlock sooner, and a recolored UV light.
- Halloween 2026 (Update 1.30, 22 October 2026): the three-week Halloween Showdown community event and a batch of fixes.
- Immerse Gamepack (Update 1.30.2, 5 November 2026): an optional Enhanced Headphone Mode for spatial audio, with a 14-day free trial and an optional paid license.
If you last played at launch in 2022, the game you return to is noticeably different: guns, harder difficulty, co-op modes beyond the story and a quicker start. Our Dying Light 2 co-op guide explains how the multiplayer modes work today.
First Steps in a Reloaded Playthrough
Much of the Reloaded content is gated behind story progress or side quests, so a new player can go hours without seeing it. This order gets you to the new features without missing anything:
- Install Bloody Ties. Check your add-ons and download it if your platform lists it separately.
- Link a Pilgrim Outpost account. Techland's Firearms Update notes say community events and bounties need an Outpost account, and at the time it also gave a free Welcome Pack with crafting materials and an Extinguisher weapon.
- Finish the prologue and "Markers of Plague." That unlocks co-op, and since Update 1.28 Tolga and Fatin wait in the Hub right after the prologue with bounties and community maps.
- Reach the Central Loop and take "Lost Armory." The Tower Raid beta notes say Lost Armory becomes available automatically once you reach the Central Loop. Completing it gives you your first pistol and opens Jai's board.
- Pick your difficulty with care. Nightmare is the toughest option and carries its own outfit reward, but it is a lot to learn on a first run. You can come back to it in New Game+.
Steam's catalog also lists optional paid add-ons released after Reloaded, such as cosmetic bundles and a Welcome Offer starter kit from June 2026 that includes a Kyle Crane appearance from The Beast and a legendary Kukri. None of these are required; everything described above comes with the Reloaded Edition itself.
Is the Reloaded Edition Worth Buying in 2026?
For a new player, the question is really whether Dying Light 2 is worth it, because Reloaded is the only standard version on sale. The package is large: HowLongToBeat users average about 24.5 hours for the main story and around 103 hours for a completionist run of the base game, and Bloody Ties adds roughly 6 hours on its own. Our Dying Light 2 length breakdown has the full numbers.
A few things to weigh:
- If you want The Beast too: The Beast is a standalone game now. With the Ultimate Edition gone, you buy it separately. Our Dying Light games in order guide explains how the three games connect.
- If you play with friends: there is no crossplay between PlayStation, Xbox and PC, so buy on the same platform family as your group.
- If you finished it at launch: you already own Reloaded if you had the Standard Edition. Jump back in with New Game+, which our Dying Light 2 New Game Plus guide covers, or try Nightmare and Tower Raid.
- Sales are frequent: Techland ran a 67 percent discount in April 2025 and seasonal sales since, so it rarely pays to buy at full price.
Starting Reloaded With a Maxed Save
Returning players often want to try the new content without grinding resources again. For PS4 and PS5, the Dying Light 2 First Safe House Max Save starts Save 2 in the first Safe House with maxed resources. The page lists max Old World Money, max inhibitors, max combat and parkour points, max crafting materials from alcohol to wiring, max mutation samples and infected trophies, 98 medicine, 98 throwing knives and 9,999 lockpicks.
It is applied through account share, so you provide your PlayStation login at checkout and the store logs in to transfer the save to your profile. You must already own the game, since only the save service is sold, and it does not use co-op item drops. Other Dying Light services are on the Dying Light hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition?
The version of Dying Light 2 Stay Human that bundles the base game with all updates, the Firearms Update and the Bloody Ties DLC. It launched on 22 February 2024.
Do I get the Reloaded Edition free if I own Dying Light 2?
Yes. Techland upgraded Standard Edition owners for free, and Deluxe, Ultimate and Collector's owners already had Bloody Ties.
Does the Reloaded Edition include Bloody Ties?
Yes. On some platforms, such as Xbox, it is a separate download, so check your add-ons list if it does not appear.
Does the Reloaded Edition include Dying Light: The Beast?
No. The Beast was included only with the Ultimate Edition, which was removed from sale in September 2024. It is sold as a standalone game.
Is Reloaded Edition different from the Standard Edition?
Reloaded is the Standard Edition plus Bloody Ties and all updates. It replaced Standard as the main version of the game.
Does the Reloaded Edition have guns?
Yes. The Firearms Update added pistols, SMGs, rifles and shotguns, unlocked through the Lost Armory quest and Jai the Watcher.