- Steam pricePrice
- $4.99$24.99-80%
- Release
- January 26, 2015
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How co-op works
After the solo prologue, up to four online players can explore Harran and complete most campaign and side missions together. Each scavenges and crafts independently while the squad coordinates parkour routes, melee combat, and crowd control, especially when stronger infected emerge at night.
About this game
Dying Light drops you into a sprawling, infected city where parkour movement and melee combat define your chances of survival. The campaign supports up to four players in online co-op, letting you scavenge supplies, complete story missions, and fend off hordes together. A separate PvP mode, Be the Zombie, adds asymmetric competition as one player takes control of a powerful night hunter.
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Crafting weapons, managing stamina, and coordinating supply runs become central to success, especially after dark when stronger infected emerge. The day-night cycle raises the stakes significantly, rewarding teams that communicate and stick together. Parkour traversal keeps the pace high, turning rooftops and alleyways into lifelines when the streets flood with enemies.
Online co-op supports drop-in play across Windows, Mac, and Linux, making it easy to join a friend's campaign or tackle side quests together. Sessions blend exploration, resource management, and sudden panic when night falls, creating tense moments that hit hardest with a coordinated squad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in co-op?
Up to four players can join forces in online co-op to scavenge, complete story missions, and survive the infected city together.
Can I drop in and out of a friend's campaign?
Yes, the game supports drop-in online co-op, so you can easily join a friend's campaign or tackle side quests together whenever you want.
What is Be the Zombie mode?
Be the Zombie is a separate asymmetric PvP mode where one player controls a powerful night hunter and invades other players' games, creating a competitive twist on the standard co-op experience.
Does the day-night cycle actually matter in co-op?
Absolutely. When night falls, much stronger infected emerge, making communication and teamwork essential. The stakes rise significantly after dark, rewarding squads that coordinate and stick together.