Techland Adds Free Tower Raid Roguelite Mode to Dying Light 2

Techland is continuously expanding the horizons of Dying Light 2 with the introduction of Tower Raid, a thrilling, roguelite-inspired mode that offers unpredictable gameplay and intense survival challenges. After thorough testing last year, this eagerly awaited feature is now a permanent addition to the game, providing players with a novel way to navigate the infected-ridden landscape.

In Tower Raid, players step away from the familiar character Aiden Caldwell and assume the roles of 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 varied playstyles and strategic team play. For those seeking an ultimate test of skill, Tower Raid supports team size reduction or even solo runs, ramping up the difficulty to new heights.

The mode includes three difficulty settings—Quick, Normal, and Elite—each affecting the intensity and duration of the gameplay. With procedurally generated environments, every tower ascent presents a unique challenge. Floor layouts shift, and enemy encounters vary, making adaptability crucial for survival.

To maintain player engagement, Techland has implemented a new progression system where each failed attempt unlocks new abilities and weapons, enhancing the player's chances in subsequent runs. Within the tower, players can encounter Sola, a mysterious merchant, who offers exclusive rewards such as the Office Day Outfit, Kuai Dagger, and Silenced Pistol to those who demonstrate exceptional skill.

Despite gearing up for the release of Dying Light: The Beast, Techland is dedicated to enriching Dying Light 2 throughout 2025. Future updates promise enhancements to co-op mechanics, refined matchmaking, expanded community map integration, new Tower Raid characters, additional melee and ranged weapons, a new weapon class, improvements to the prologue, and significant graphical and technical optimizations.