Believe it or not, a brand-new Dying Light game is out in two weeks' time in the form of Dying Light: The Beast, and ahead of its nearby Xbox launch, the team at Techland has showcased what changes are coming to the series' iconic parkour system - along with how combat is being tweaked this time around as well.
You can have a good look at all of this in the video up above, which of course provides some nice examples of how it all weaves together in-game to make The Beast what it is. And here's a summary of that 'Parkour and Combat' trailer, straight from the Dying Light development team:
"Parkour feels grounded with natural, weighty body movement and carefully balanced jump physics that eliminate floatiness. Players can climb anywhere without stamina limits, but must use observation to reach tricky spots. There are no parkour assists in default mode, keeping the challenge realistic, while the environment of Castor Woods allows for seamless flow and exploration. Kyle now has 17 unique edge grab animations and over 100 new animations that show his agility and skill at every step.
Combat - physical, brutal & creative - is based on a new physics engine that delivers realistic hit reactions and precise impact on enemy bodies. Swing and stop animations have been improved to make every hit feel powerful, while active ragdoll and short animations create fluid, responsive reactions. Human enemies support stealth playstyle and use advanced cover mechanics during shootouts with up to 22 different positioning strategies. The damage model lets players destroy over a dozen body parts with more visible and varied wounds than before, making every encounter intense and rewarding."
As we mentioned up at the top, Dying Light: The Beast is literally out in two weeks' time here on September 19th - it feels like this one is creeping up on us a bit, in what's turning out to be a busy month on Xbox! For more on this upcoming Dying Light spin-off, check out our related links down below.