Dying Light 2 Patch 1.081 Patch Notes (DL2 Update 1.081.000)

Dying Light 2 update 1.081 (Version 1.081.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X. According to the official Dying Light 2 version 1.081 patch notes, the latest update brings Halloween event with new challenges, rewards, and the debut of CyberRaider. Players earn Halloween Candies, battle themed enemies, and compete in evolving weekly events. The Tower Raid gains permanent updates, including new layouts and modifiers. Today’s Dying Light 2 patch 1.081 also includes gameplay performance improvements.

Dying Light 2 update 1.081 Patch Notes

Halloween Showdown Update – Patch 1.25 Highlights

Summary of Key Changes

• Halloween returns with a 3-week faction event: Plague vs. Scarecrow, Van Aiden vs. Count Skull, and CyberRaider vs. Cursed Pirate.

• New Halloween Candy currency and faction milestone rewards.

• Tower Raid: Halloween Run updated with new layouts, modifiers, and bosses.

• CyberRaider introduced as a new permanent playable character.

• Major fixes to Co-Op, Gameplay, Tower Raid, and Technical performance.

Event Overview – Halloween Returns to Villedor

• Halloween decor and Pumpkintiles reappear across the City.

• Seasonal infected drop Halloween Candies, used for rewards and faction goals.

• Baka the Unfortunate returns as vendor, distributing bounties and rewards.

• Three-week faction competitions:

  • Week 1: Plague vs. Scarecrow

  • Week 2: Van Aiden vs. Count Skull

  • Week 3: CyberRaider vs. Cursed Pirate

Event Mechanics & Rewards

• Earn Halloween Candies through different activities each week:

  • Week 1: Defeat Halloween enemies in Villedor

  • Week 2: Play Tower Raid

  • Week 3: Complete Community Map bounties

• Exchange Candies with Baka to contribute to faction goals.

• Both factions earn milestone rewards; winners unlock exclusive character charms.

• Rewards include themed weapons, charms, and event reputation.

Tower Raid: Halloween Run Updates

• New layout variations, random modifiers, and a haunted rooftop boss fight.

• Returning playable characters: Scarecrow, Plague, Van Aiden, Cursed Pirate.

• New CyberRaider joins the roster with futuristic, agile combat.

• Weekly updates to weapons and character items for varied gameplay.

• Post-event, Tower Raid remains permanently open with:

  • New layouts and rebalanced modifiers

  • CyberRaider as a permanent character

  • Expanded reward track for increased replayability

General Game Updates

Co-Op Fixes

• Corrected rope attachment visuals when other players use them.

• Fixed Epic–Steam friend list sync issue.

• Resolved respawn bug in “Hope Sprouts” quest.

Tower Raid Fixes

• Fixed “Faulty Provisions” modifier causing medkits to heal for nothing.

• Addressed zombie spawn issues after opening doors.

Gameplay Fixes

• Stamina consumption corrected for combat, climbing, and parkour actions.

• Fixed delayed interaction prompts and objective marker glitches.

• Balanced Quarantine Standoff difficulty scaling.

• Fixed flashlight auto-off during conversations.

Technical Fixes

• Fixed crash when using Grappling Hook on enemies.

• Corrected floating lamps and ground flickering near VNC Tower.

• Fixed missing subtitles and VO mismatches in the Prologue.

• Made the first Prologue cutscene skippable.

Previously, a major Dying Light 2 update 1.069 added Fire Brigade bundle to the game. The upcoming Dying Light 2 patch 1.081 will fix the remaining issues.

Download free DL2 update 1.081 on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.