It’s out, folks, the visual update for Dying Light 1 is finally here. Techland, after 6 months, has finally revealed the brand new changes coming to the original Dying Light, with new visual tweaks and a revamped sound design. Announcing through the socials, Techland posted the update’s release date, changes, and platforms. Let’s take a look at the latest Dying Light 1 Visual Retouched Update.
It’s an Enhancement, not a Remaster!
To clear things off, as stated on Dying Light’s 10th Anniversary. The devs have reaffirmed that the Dying Light 1 Update is a visual and sound tweak, not a full-blown remaster. This Retouched update is focused on squeezing every inch of potential from the original horror survival game. That being visuals tweaks to in-game environments, assets, and a few lighting changes.
But the biggest change is to Dying Light 1’s sound design and immersive soundtrack. The original composer, Paweł Blaszczak, has remastered the entire original track for the game. Using the original format by re-recording straight to tape, this brings back the authenticity. Creating the original feel and the same immersive soundscape with the addition of new tracks and ambient sounds.
Dying Light Visual Update
Gamers who have played the original will know, even a decade later, Dying Light is still visually very impressive. But with the new Visual Retouched update, things are about to get much sharper than ever before. The Tech Director, Grzegorz Świstowski, and Lead 3D Artist Krzysztof Knefel explained how this feat was achieved.
By working their way around the same engine upon which Dying Light was built, Techland’s in-house Chrome Engine. The devs tweaked the multiple in-game textures manually from wooden surfaces, metal sheets, to stone pavements. They enhanced existing textures, added PBR tweaks, boosted LOD settings, and improved the overall lighting.
The tweaks make Harran much more immersive than before and truly bring out the survival horror feel of the city. Everything now has a pop to it with added depth, realism, and 8K Ultra shadows.
Remastered Sound Design
The Biggest change is by far to the game’s sound design. Techland reached out the the original composer of the game, Paweł Blaszczak, to redo the entire soundtrack. And that he did, while keeping the same authentic music and feel, by remastering the track on tape. To date, Dying Light 1 Soundtrack holds up pretty well, with many beloved tracks like Horizon, Harran, and Passage being fan favourites.
Plus, all the hit reaction sounds in the game are now enhanced to next-gen levels. Every swing of a bat or a sharp blade’s thrusting into a zombie will feel more real and satisfying.
Dying Light Retouched Update Release Date
The devs took their time while creating this visual tweak for Dying Light 1. As they had to work on technology more than a decade old, and things weren’t gonna get easier as the update is coming to last-gen consoles too. The Dying Light Retouched Update will be available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The update will be completely free to download, and it is to be noted that performance may vary from platform to platform. Those who haven’t had a chance to play the original yet can grab Dying Light: Enhanced Edition today, including The Following DLC.
Summary
This is truly a godsend for the fans of the original who have stayed loyal for 10 years of Dying Light. This is the best way to experience one of the best zombie-horror games of the last decade. Dying Light 1 to date stands tall as an immersive experience with a beautifully crafted world, brilliant parkour mechanics, and in-depth storytelling. While the Dying Light 1 Retouched Update is not a full remaster, it is a major visual and audio upgrade that breathes new life into the classic, making it a must-try for fans of the original and newcomers looking to explore a fun zombie game.
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