Dying Light 2 Update 1.56 Patch Notes (1.056)

Dying Light 2 update 1.56 (1.056) is available to download on PS4, PC, Xbox and PS5(1.056). According to the official Dying Light 2 version 1.56 patch notes, Tower Raid: Halloween Run update introduces new characters, levels, and Halloween-themed rewards, with additional control layouts and technical fixes for smoother gameplay. Apart from his Dying Light 2 patch 1.56 (1.056.000) also includes a long list of bug fixes and changes.

Dying Light 2 1.56 Patch Notes (1.19) – October 30, 2024

Event Updates

New Currency Conversion

Treats to Halloween Candy: Last year’s Treats convert to new Halloween Candies (5 Treats = 1 Candy; max 1000).
Mutation Samples: Treats beyond the 5000 limit convert to Mutation Samples (4 Treats = 1 Sample).

Tower Raid Expansion

New Floors: 3 additional hotel-themed floors; now a total of 12 floors.
Randomized Challenges: Floors feature unique modifiers each run for varied gameplay.
Final Boss: Reach the rooftop to face a new final boss.

Character System

New Halloween-Inspired Characters

Scarecrow (Tank) – High HP and scythe; ideal for melee combat.
Plague (Brawler) – Increased one-handed damage; specializes in crowd control.
Van Aiden (Ranger) – Long-range crossbow expert for ranged attacks.
Cursed Pirate (Specialist) – Parkour advantage; knock enemies down with ease.

Preset Loadouts: Each character features a unique loadout and playstyle.
Exclusive Rewards: Earn a special weapon upon completing a run with each character.

Baka’s Shop and New Rewards

New Items: Access Van Aiden Bundle with Halloween Candies for themed items.
Perks System:
- Session Perks: Temporary buffs for one Tower Raid run, chosen by the host in co-op.
- Character Perks: Permanent modifiers that improve performance, earnable by leveling up Baka (max Level 25).

Update 1.19 Additions

New Control Scheme

Firearms Layout: Option to aim with LT/L2 and block with melee weapons, optimized for firearm control.

General Fixes and Improvements

Tower Raid

Lobby: fixed overlapping meshes
Fixed getting stuck in obstacles in Floors 5, 10, 11 and 20
Fixed visual issues with Floors 17
Fixed clipping items and assets on Floors 9 and 19
Roof: The window that allowed you to escape out-of-bounds is now closed and assets positioning is adjusted
Volatile Tyrant can no longer trap you between objects to get you stuck
Adjusted “Raid Failed” screen to show without delay
Fixed progress tracking for several bounties
Fixed minor issues with modifiers

Co-op

Fixed co-op spawning in Tower Raid
Fixed co-op soft locks in Tower Raid
Players will no longer get stuck on the “Waiting for Host” screen

Gameplay

Infected around Military Convoys will attack when approached
Lola’s mink stole will no longer get stuck in “Diva” quest
Fixed issues with AI collision (Biters will now respect your personal space)
Volatile Hives return to their GRE Vaccine Lab spawn
Fixed soft locks on Pilgrim Missions
Fixed issues with soft-locking caused by NPCs
Video previews for both Bash and Crowd Runner skills were updated to reflect this mechanic in-game
Improved physics for Bash and Crowd Runner skills
Patched unlimited balls bug (picked-up Game Ball will remain in your inventory)
Fixed the issue of being unable to pick some droppable items

Technical

Updated “Gritty” Filter preset (“Gritty Dark” stays the same with no changes)
Restored some missing materials in the environment
Added missing SFX and VFX (e.g., for EXPcalibur or grenade splash)
Minor fixes to water splash behavior (e.g., for throwable items, accessories, and traps)
Vegetation will behave according to the weather (lowered reaction to the wind)
Fixed LODs in the Wharf area and Garrison Electrical Station
Adjusted Aiden’s reactions if he enters and leaves a UV area quickly
Changing outfits in a player’s stash no longer resumes dialogue playback
Adjusted direction Aiden is facing when dialogue is finished
Fixed game freeze when you open a map while changing locations
Fixed issue with pop-up about missing DLC if the previous session was offline
Patched issues occurring when changing some visual settings-Adjusted calibration when upscale options are selected
Addressed the issue with redirect buttons in the Steam overlay
Fixed issues with DL Points purchase if logged on both PS4 and PS5
Adjusted bonus from Vigilant Jackal Charm

UI

Fixed some subtitle inconsistencies in side quests
Fixed occasionally missing dialogue options with the Colonel

Previous Dying Light 2 Update

Previously, a major Dying Light 2 patch 1.34 added a new Bloody Ties DLC. Unfortunately, some players are still facing bugs and various issues with the coop and multiplayer. Today’s DL2 update 1.56 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free DL2 update 1.19

Download free DL2 update 1.56 on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.

Dying Light 2 Update 1.56 Patch Notes (1.056) – October 30, 2024