
"Extended exposure to darkness causes the symptoms to progress rapidly with increased severity until the infected human becomes a Viral – a monster that's as agile as it is bloodthirsty," Kubica continues. However, UV light doesn’t heal the infected outright, rendering those who contract the virus dependent on UV exposure constantly." "UV light protects against the virus's progression. The sickness progresses when an infected human spends too much time in the dark," says Kubica. Fortunately, the fever-like condition is manageable and can be slowed down or even paused. "The first notable symptoms are similar to a normal fever. Humans can manage a stage one infection easily enough once the symptoms start manifesting.

Techland has detailed four stages of infection so far. Want to get a new look at one of the Dying Light 2 special infected enemy types? You can meet the Banshee in this exclusive Dying Light 2 art. Which is weird, because from what we've been told by Techland, no human would want to go past the point of no return. Each of the monsters haunting The City are other citizens who failed to avoid being bitten or find the light in time – to heed the warning of their Biomarker. Keeping an eye on the status of your biomarker is a huge part of the gameplay loop in Dying Light 2, particularly as you begin exploring some of The City's darkest corners.Īs you set out as Aiden Caldwell, making choices that will reportedly have consequences for the entire world-state, you will see your fate reflected in every enemy you encounter.

Sunlight and UV rays will hold the infection back but, should you spend too long in the darkness, the infection will begin to advance and mutation will begin to occur. Once recovered and attached to the vein, the device is a permanent fixture which monitors the progression of the virus in the wearer's system. You've probably seen the biomarker attached to the right wrist of Caldwell in the Dying Light 2 gameplay trailers.
