Dying Light 2 update 1.086 is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X. According to the official Dying Light 2 version 1.086 patch notes, the latest DL2 update 1.26 brings Winter Tales event with seasonal activities, weekly community goals, festive enemies, and exclusive rewards. Players can earn winter-themed weapons, outfits, and charms, take part in global challenges, and explore a new UGC map. Today’s Dying Light 2 patch 1.086 (version 1.086.000) also includes multiple fixes and improvements.
DL2 update 1.086 Patch Notes (1.26) – December 18, 2025
Summary of Key Changes
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Winter Tales event returns with limited-time activities and rewards
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New festive enemies, bounties, and reputation progression
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Weekly community goals with exclusive weapons and charms
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New UGC map with shared community rewards
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Co-op, gameplay, UI, and technical fixes in Update 1.26
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Winter Tales Event
Event Availability
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Event active from December 15 to January 8
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Seasonal visuals added across Villedor, including snow, lights, and decorations
Baka’s Bazaar Activities
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Baka returns with a seasonal stall and new bounties
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Candies and Reputation used to unlock winter-exclusive rewards
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Rewards include Frost weapon variants and the Skoll Axe blueprint
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Santa’s Letters unlock airdrop deliveries guarded by Uncle Snow and undead enemies
Festive Enemies and Boons
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New and returning enemies include Naughty Biters, Naughty Virals, Ice Spitters, and Uncle Snow
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Defeating festive enemies grants Winter Tale Boons
Bazaar Decorations and Rewards
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Baubles and Twinkle Lights used to decorate the Bazaar Christmas tree
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Tree progression spawns presents and unlocks exclusive items
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Rewards include the Murderous Helper Outfit and Bombka Grenade
Community Goals
Week 1 (Dec 18 – Dec 23)
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Defeat Naughty Biters
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Rewards: Glacier Shank Knife, Snow Season Ornament Charm
Week 2 (Dec 23 – Dec 30)
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Defeat Naughty Virals
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Rewards: Guiding Star Mace, Gift Season Ornament Charm
Week 3 (Dec 30 – Jan 8)
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Defeat Uncle Snow
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Rewards: Fractal Frost Axe, New Year’s Ornament Charm
New UGC Content
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New UGC map: ’Twas The Night Before
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Community bounty tied to the map
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All players receive rewards when goals are met
Evolving Bundle
Night Wolf & Crimson Werewolf
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Introduction of Evolving Bundles
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Night Wolf Bundle evolves through a four-part questline
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Progression unlocks upgraded outfits, weapons, and paraglider visuals
Game Update 1.26 Fixes and Improvements
Co-op
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Fixed matchmaking issues on Xbox consoles
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Fixed infected disappearing for peers during Tower Raid
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Fixed Quick Join loading order issues
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Fixed enemy body desync during Tower Raid joins
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Fixed host interaction issues during the Water Tower quest
Gameplay
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Fixed flashlight behavior during cutscenes
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Fixed missing quest chests in Getting Stronger
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Fixed exploit allowing damage to Volatiles while hidden
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Fixed Volatiles not despawning after player death
Technical
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Fixed missing generator locations for Metro Stations
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Fixed missing mesh when playing as Scrapjaw in Tower Raid
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Fixed missing voice-over lines
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Fixed empty Forsaken Store in Downtown
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Fixed inability to switch stash tabs after reopening quickly
UI
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Fixed incorrect placement of UGC map names
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Fixed missing tutorial screen when interacting with Tower Raid posters
Other Fixes
- Addressed game crashing issues.
- Added various textures related issues.
- Added general stability fixes.
- Added gameplay performance improvements.
- Other minor tweaks.
Previously, a major Dying Light 2 update 1.069 added Fire Brigade bundle to the game. The upcoming Dying Light 2 patch 1.087 will fix the remaining issues.
Download free DL2 update 1.086 today on PlayStation 5.
 released for PS5, PC and Xbox. Read the official Dying Light 2 1.086 patch notes here.){kind=link}