If players are going to stay alive during Dying Light 2, they'll need to know which edition - the Deluxe or Ultimate ones, to be precise - will give them a head start. Aside from the standard and collectors editions, with the former coming with just a copy of the game and the latter some physical goodies like a physical UV flashlight, Dying Light 2 comes in two flavors - the Deluxe and Ultimate editions. The price difference between both editions is $20.00 and each comes with in-game items and digital content.
Set after the first Dying Light, Dying Light 2 sees the virus from the first game mutated and spread across the planet during an apocalyptic event dubbed "The Fall." The player controls Aiden Caldwell as he ventures into The City, one of the last bastions of humanity. While the game is a sequel to Dying Light, Dying light 2 can be played first, as the game is set almost two decades after the original and features a new setting.
Both the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of Dying Light 2 come with all the cosmetic bells and whistles, such as a legendary outfit, legendary renewable weapons, a paraglider skin, and exclusive weapon charms. This is along with some digital content like an art book, comic, and game soundtrack. The actual main distinction between Dying Light 2's editions comes down to whether or not the player wants a physical or digital version of the game, with the physical being the Deluxe Edition and the digital being the Ultimate Edition. While the choice may seem clear-cut with that distinction, it's a little more complicated than that.
Dying Light 2 - What's In The Ultimate Edition
Player's who go for the Deluxe Edition get all of the digital items listed in the above image, including outfits, XP boosts, and exclusive weapon charms, as well as access to story DLC 1. Dying Light 2 is a long game, reportedly taking 500 hours to fully complete, and the story DLC will extend that playtime even further. Alternatively, players who opt for the more expensive digital-only Ultimate Edition will receive even more content. Players will not only get everything with the Deluxe Edition, but access to story DLC 2, a two-hour night XP boost, and some crafting items too.
The content included in Dying Light 2's Deluxe and Ultimate editions is pretty standard, from cosmetics, skins, and behind-the-scenes content. It is nice to have the story DLC split rather than restricted to a single season though, as it may provide a taste for players still on the fence to get the second of Dying Light 2's story DLCs. When comparing the two, the Ultimate Edition seemingly has more to offer than the Deluxe version, with the two-hour night XP boost acting as a ive on top of the standard XP gained during the night. Players who wish to retain a physical copy may prefer the Deluxe Edition, but the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 has more to offer.
