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info General Information
Release Date
Dec 7, 2023 Feb 4, 2022
Developer
Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Belgrade Techland
Publisher
Ubisoft Techland Publishing
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Action RPG, Open World, Survival Horror, Parkour, First-Person
Engine
Snowdrop Engine C-Engine (Techland's in-house engine)
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
Teen Mature 17+
Avg. User Rating
3.8 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$69.99 $59.99
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Quick Highlights
  • Perspective: First-Person (Third-person when riding mounts)
  • Multiplayer: Cooperative (2 player online for entire campaign)
  • Setting: Pandora (Western Frontier)
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna
  • Unique Feature: Ikran Flight, Na'vi Agility & Senses, Dual Combat System (Na'vi & RDA weapons), Deep Crafting & Cooking, Connection to Nature.
  • Perspective: First-Person
  • Multiplayer: Cooperative (4 players online for entire campaign)
  • Setting: Villedor ('The City'), Post-Apocalyptic Europe, 20+ years after Harran Virus outbreak
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version)
  • Unique Feature: Advanced Parkour System, Day/Night Cycle Impacting Gameplay, Branching Narrative with Faction Choices, Melee-Focused Combat, Infection Management.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • Ikran (Mountain Banshee): The player's primary aerial mount after bonding with one. Essential for traversing Pandora's vast vertical landscapes. Can be directed to attack RDA aircraft or ground targets, perform barrel rolls, and use a speed boost. Customizable with gear and cosmetic patterns. Its stamina and health can be improved through skills and food.
    Leonopteryxen (Banshee)
  • Direhorse (Pa'li): A swift six-legged ground mount, useful for quickly navigating flatter terrains like the Upper Plains. Can be called by the player. Its stamina can be improved. Less combat-focused than the Ikran but vital for land travel.
    Equidirus (Direhorse)
  • Temporary Animal Allies (Pacified Wildlife): While not persistent companions, the player, using their Na'vi connection, can sometimes pacify or briefly guide certain wildlife. This is less about direct combat command and more about leveraging the environment or creating distractions.
    Various Pandoran Fauna
  • Co-op Players (Online): Up to 3 other players can join the host's game in online co-op. They control their own Aiden characters with their respective progression. Teammates can revive each other, combine combat efforts, and assist in completing quests and exploring The City. Loot is generally instanced or shared fairly.
    Human (Other Players' Aidens)
  • Story-Specific AI Companions (Temporary): During certain main story missions or side quests, key NPC characters will temporarily accompany Aiden, providing combat support and unique dialogue. They are AI-controlled and their presence is scripted for those specific mission segments. They are not persistent, commandable companions.
    Human (Key NPCs like Lawan, Hakon)
Key Collectibles
  • Sarentu Totems: Ancient Sarentu clan totems found throughout the Western Frontier. Interacting with them often requires finding a specific vantage point to 'align' the totem, triggering a vision and sometimes rewarding an Ancestor Skill or skill points.
  • Windswept Kites & Dolls: Lost Na'vi kites or dolls, often caught in high, hard-to-reach places or hidden within environments. Collecting them typically grants Na'vi Favor with a specific clan and sometimes lore.
  • RDA Data Recorders / Audio Logs: Found primarily in or around RDA facilities and crash sites. These provide audio logs or text entries that offer insight into RDA operations, personnel, and their views on Pandora and the Na'vi.
  • Bellsprigs: Unique plants that, when touched, permanently increase the player's maximum health. Found in various hidden or guarded locations.
  • Aeolian Wind Flutes: Musical instruments that need to be played correctly (following a simple rhythm mini-game) to receive a reward, often Na'vi favor or a cosmetic item.
  • Inhibitors (GRE Crates): Found in GRE Quarantine Buildings, Military Convoys, Airdrops, and other high-risk locations. Essential for upgrading Aiden's maximum Health and Stamina, which in turn unlocks access to higher-tier Combat and Parkour skills.
  • Mementos (Notes, Recordings, Dog Tags, Newspapers, etc.): Lore items scattered throughout Villedor that provide backstory about the world, The Fall, key characters, and the daily struggles of survivors. Found in buildings, safe zones, and quest locations.
  • Graffiti Tags (Street Art): Collectible pieces of street art created by various artists in The City. Often found in hard-to-reach parkour locations, requiring skilled traversal to find and collect.
  • Tapes (Music & Story): Audio tapes that can be played on Aiden's cassette player. Some are music tracks, while others contain story segments, interviews, or personal logs providing more lore.
  • Blueprints: Recipes for crafting weapon mods, consumables (medkits, boosters), throwables, and arrows/bolts. Found in the world, as quest rewards, or purchased from Craftmasters.
Key Themes
  • Indigenous Culture
  • Environmentalism
  • Anti-Colonialism
  • Resistance
  • Connection to Nature
  • Identity
  • Bio-Luminescence
  • Alien Worlds
  • Corporate Greed
  • Warfare
  • Post-Apocalypse
  • Zombie Outbreak
  • Survival
  • Moral Choices & Consequences
  • Faction Warfare
  • Parkour & Freedom of Movement
  • Hope vs. Despair
  • Humanity's Struggle
  • Infection & Transformation
  • Scavenging & Crafting
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Weapons Overview
  • Na'vi Bows (Shortbow, Longbow, Heavy Bow): Ranged (Stealth, Precision, Hunting)
    Craftable bows with varying draw speeds, power, and effective ranges. Can use standard arrows, specialized arrows (e.g., explosive, electric, poison), and are crucial for hunting wildlife cleanly (for better resources) and stealth takedowns.
  • Na'vi Spear-thrower: Ranged (Heavy Damage, Anti-Armor)
    A powerful, short-to-mid-range weapon that launches heavy spears. Effective against armored RDA units, AMP suits, and large, aggressive fauna. Slower reload but high impact.
  • Na'vi Staff Sling: Ranged (Explosive, Utility)
    Launches crafted grenades or proximity mines. Useful for area denial, destroying RDA equipment, and dealing with groups of enemies or vehicles.
  • RDA Assault Rifles: Firearm (Automatic, Versatile)
    Standard human firearms scavenged or looted from RDA forces. Offer sustained fire and are effective against RDA personnel and less armored targets. Can be modded.
  • RDA Shotguns: Firearm (Close Quarters, High Damage)
    Powerful close-range firearms, ideal for breaching RDA interiors or dealing with charging enemies. Different types (pump-action, semi-auto) available.
  • RDA Grenade Launchers: Firearm (Explosive, Anti-Vehicle)
    Heavy RDA weapon that fires explosive rounds, effective against AMP suits, vehicles, and fortified positions.
  • SID (System Interrogation Device): Tool/Non-Lethal
    A Na'vi tool used to hack RDA technology, disable security systems, override turrets, and gather intel. Can also be used to overload certain RDA weak points.
  • Melee Weapons (One-Handed & Two-Handed): Various (Axes, Maces, Swords, Machetes, Hammers, Knives, Pipes, Bats, Knuckledusters)
    The primary combat tools. Weapons have rarity tiers (Common to Artifact), durability, and can be enhanced with craftable mods (e.g., adding elemental damage like fire/shock, increasing impact, critical chance, or durability). Different weapon types have varying attack speeds, damage, and special properties (e.g., blunt weapons good against armor, slashing against unarmored).
  • Bows & Crossbows: Ranged (Silent, Precision)
    Silent ranged weapons ideal for stealth and taking out enemies from a distance. Various arrow/bolt types can be crafted (standard, fire, shock, explosive, poison, UV). The PK Crossbow is a powerful late-game reward.
  • Throwables: Tactical/Explosive/Utility
    Craftable items like Molotov Cocktails, DIY Grenades, UV Bars (temporary UV light source), Decoys (to distract infected), Mines, C4, Throwing Knives.
  • Gear & Consumables (Boosters): Utility/Buffs
    Boosters provide temporary enhancements to combat, parkour, health regeneration, or resistances. Medkits are essential for healing. Craftable using herbs and other resources.
  • UV Flashlight: Defensive Tool
    An essential tool, especially at night. Its UV light weakens and repels Volatiles and other light-sensitive infected, creating temporary safe opportunities. Can be upgraded for intensity and duration.
  • Firearms (Limited): Ranged (Ballistic - Rare)
    While the game is primarily melee-focused due to ammo scarcity in The City, some limited firearms like makeshift pistols or shotguns (e.g., 'Boomstick') can be found or crafted, but ammo is extremely rare and they are generally less sustainable than melee or bows.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Na'vi Gear (Head, Chest, Waist, Arm, Leg pieces): Players craft and equip various pieces of Na'vi gear made from Pandoran flora, fauna, and scavenged RDA materials. Each gear piece provides health bonuses and specific perks (e.g., increased damage with bows, better stealth, resistance to elements, more resources from gathering). Gear has quality tiers and can be enhanced with mods (crafted or found). Different Na'vi clans offer unique gear designs and associated perks, encouraging players to earn Favor with them.
  • Cosmetic Customization: Beyond stat-boosting gear, players can customize their Na'vi's appearance with body paints, hairstyles, and decorative elements. Some gear pieces also have a strong visual identity tied to their clan of origin or purpose.
  • Gear Pieces (Head, Chest, Gloves, Bracers, Pants, Shoes): Players equip six pieces of gear, each belonging to a specific class (Tank, Brawler, Medic, Ranger) that provides bonuses tailored to that playstyle (e.g., Tank gear offers more damage resistance, Brawler gear more melee damage). Gear has rarity tiers (Common to Artifact) and provides stats like armor, damage resistance, and specific perks (e.g., +% damage at night, reduced stamina cost for parkour). Gear can be found, bought, or earned as quest rewards.
  • Cosmetic Outfits (Transmog): A transmogrification system allows players to change the appearance of their equipped gear to look like any other gear piece they have collected, without altering its stats. Many full cosmetic outfits are also available through events, DLC, or store purchases.
Outfits/Customization
  • Na'vi Gear & Outfits: Players can equip various pieces of Na'vi clothing for the head, chest, waist, arms, and legs. These are crafted from materials found on Pandora (animal hides, plant fibers, bones) and scavenged RDA tech. Gear provides stat bonuses (health) and perks. Appearance varies significantly based on the clan design (Aranahe, Zeswa, Kame'tire) and quality. Players can also apply different body paints, hairstyles, and adornments for further cosmetic customization.
  • Ikran & Direhorse Gear: Players can customize their Ikran and Direhorse with different saddles, decorative patterns, and streamers, which are mostly cosmetic but some might offer minor gameplay benefits or are tied to clan favor.
  • Gear Sets (Tank, Brawler, Medic, Ranger): Players equip six pieces of gear (Head, Torso, Gloves, Wrists, Legs, Feet). Each piece belongs to a class (Tank, Brawler, Medic, Ranger) providing specific gameplay bonuses (e.g., damage reduction, melee damage, healing effectiveness, ranged damage). Gear has visual variety based on its class, rarity, and faction origin (PK, Survivor, Renegade aesthetic). A transmog system allows players to change equipped gear's appearance to any owned style.
  • Cosmetic Outfits & Skins: Full cosmetic outfits that change Aiden's entire appearance without affecting stats are available through game progression, events, DLC, or store purchases (e.g., Nightrunner outfit, Peacekeeper outfit, various themed bundles).
  • Weapon Charms: Small cosmetic charms that can be attached to melee weapons for personalization.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression

Player progression involves earning Skill Points by completing quests and activities, which are spent across five skill trees: Survivor (health, stealth), Warrior (Na'vi weapon proficiency), Hunter (RDA weapon proficiency, gathering), Maker (crafting, cooking), and Rider (Ikran and Direhorse abilities). Ancestor Skills are powerful, unique abilities learned by connecting with Sarentu ancestors at specific locations. Gear (clothing, weapons) is crafted using resources gathered from Pandora's flora, fauna, and RDA tech, and can be improved with mods and designs from different Na'vi clans. Na'vi Favor with clans unlocks better gear and recipes.

Aiden has two main skill trees: Combat (unlocking new melee moves, weapon proficiency, and toughness) and Parkour (unlocking advanced traversal abilities like wall runs, slides, and improved jumps). Skill points are earned by performing combat actions and parkour maneuvers respectively. Inhibitors, found in GRE containers, are used to upgrade Health and Stamina, which also gate access to higher-tier skills. Crafting allows Aiden to create weapon mods, consumables (medkits, boosters), and throwable items using scavenged resources. Blueprints for crafting are found or earned.

public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

The Western Frontier is a vast, new continent on Pandora, divided into three primary regions: the Kinglor Forest (lush rainforests, home to the Aranahe clan), the Upper Plains (windswept grasslands, home to the nomadic Zeswa clan), and the Clouded Forest (misty, enigmatic woodlands, home to the secretive Kame'tire clan). Each region has distinct biomes, flora, fauna, and RDA facilities. The world is designed for vertical exploration, utilizing Ikran flight and Na'vi agility.

The City of Villedor is significantly larger than Harran from the first game, divided into two main districts: Old Villedor (a more classic European-style area with smaller buildings, easier for early parkour) and the Central Loop (a modern downtown area with skyscrapers, requiring advanced parkour tools like the grappling hook and paraglider). There are also surrounding areas, GRE Quarantines, and Dark Hollows. The map is dense with verticality, encouraging rooftop traversal.

Playable Vehicles
  • Ikran (Mountain Banshee): Na'vi Aerial Mount
    The player's primary mode of aerial transportation after bonding with one. Allows for fast travel across Pandora's vast and vertical terrain, engaging in aerial combat with RDA aircraft, and accessing remote locations. Customizable.
  • Direhorse (Pa'li): Na'vi Ground Mount
    A six-legged, horse-like creature used for swift ground travel, particularly effective in open plains and forests. Can be called by the player. Customizable.
  • RDA AMP Suit (Various models like 'Combat Exo'): RDA Mechanized Walker (Enemy/Occasional Player Use)
    Armored Multi-Purpose suits used by RDA soldiers. Heavily armed and armored. While primarily enemies, there might be rare instances or specific mission contexts where the player can hijack or briefly utilize one, or parts of one.
  • RDA Samson / SA-2 Samson Tiltrotor: RDA Air Transport/Gunship (Enemy)
    Twin-rotor aircraft used by the RDA for troop transport and air support. Common aerial threat.
  • RDA Ground Vehicles (Buggy, APC, Trucks): RDA Ground Transport/Combat (Enemy)
    Various wheeled vehicles used by the RDA for patrols, troop deployment, and resource transport. Often targets for Na'vi attacks.
  • Paraglider: Personal Traversal Gear (Aerial)
    An essential tool unlocked progression, allowing Aiden to glide from high places, cover large distances quickly, and navigate the verticality of the Central Loop. Can be upgraded for better maneuverability and features like a UV light attachment.
  • Grappling Hook: Personal Traversal Gear (Utility)
    A versatile tool used to swing across gaps, pull Aiden towards anchor points, and aid in climbing. It functions more like a physics-based swing rather than a point-and-zip line in some games. Upgradable for range and functionality.
  • Traversal on Foot (Parkour): Player Locomotion
    The primary mode of movement. Dying Light 2 features an advanced and fluid parkour system, allowing Aiden to run, jump, climb, slide, wall-run, and use various environmental elements to navigate The City's rooftops and streets with agility.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
  • Ikran (Mountain Banshee): Leonopteryxen (Banshee)
    Aerial Mount, Combat Ally, Key for Exploration
  • Direhorse (Pa'li): Equidirus (Direhorse)
    Ground Mount, Fast Traversal
  • Thanator (Palulukan): Thanatora ferox
    Hostile Apex Predator, Extremely Dangerous
  • Hammerhead Titanothere ('Angtsìk): Titanotheris hammercephala
    Large Herbivore, Territorial, Can be Hostile if Provoked, Hunting Resource
  • Viperwolf (Nantang): Caniferratus costatus
    Hostile Pack Predator
  • Sturmbeest (Talioang): Bovindicum monocerii
    Large Herbivore, Herd Animal, Hunting Resource, Can Stampede
  • Soundblast Colossus (Fwampop): Unknown, new creature
    Large, possibly territorial creature, source of unique resources.
  • Various other Flora and Fauna: Numerous unique Pandoran species (e.g., Hexapede, Prolemuris, Stingbat, various fish and insects)
    Ambient Wildlife, Hunting/Gathering Resources, Some may be hostile or defensive.
  • Infected Humans (Various Stages & Types - Virals, Biters, Goons, Demolishers, Volatiles, etc.): Homo sapiens infectus (Harran Virus)
    Primary Antagonistic Force, Ranging from common fodder to elite/boss-level threats.
  • Dogs (Feral/Infected - Howlers): Canis familiaris (Infected)
    Hostile, Howlers alert other infected to Aiden's presence.
  • Rats & Crows: Rodentia / Corvidae
    Ambient wildlife, can sometimes indicate nearby loot or danger, generally non-hostile but can be startled.
  • Deer (Mentioned/Implied in hunting for resources, but not live interactive animals typically): Cervidae
    Primarily a source for crafting resources (leather, bones) through looting or specific contexts rather than live hunting encounters in the city.
book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • Player Character (Na'vi Protagonist): Protagonist (Sarentu Clan)
    A young Na'vi of the lost Sarentu clan, abducted as a child by the RDA for 'The Ambassador Program' (TAP). Awakens 15 years later to a changed Pandora, must rediscover their heritage, master Na'vi skills, and unite the clans against the returning RDA threat. Customizable gender and appearance.
  • John Mercer: Main Antagonist (RDA Executive)
    The head of the RDA's operations in the Western Frontier and the overseer of the TAP. A ruthless and cunning corporate leader focused on exploiting Pandora's resources at any cost, viewing the Na'vi as an obstacle.
  • Angela Harding (Alma): Supporting Character (Former RDA Scientist)
    An RDA scientist who was part of TAP and had a more compassionate view of the Na'vi. She helps the player escape and later joins the Resistance, providing intel and a link to the human perspective.
  • So'lek: Supporting Character (Aranahe Warrior)
    A skilled and stoic warrior of the Aranahe clan. Initially wary of the player (due to their RDA upbringing), he becomes a key ally and mentor, teaching them Na'vi ways and fighting alongside them.
  • Priya Chen: Supporting Character (Resistance Leader)
    A leader within the human Resistance movement fighting against the RDA. Works with the Na'vi clans and provides the player with access to RDA weaponry and intelligence.
  • Various Clan Leaders & Members (Aranahe, Zeswa, Kame'tire): Supporting Characters
    Leaders and notable members of the different Na'vi clans the player interacts with, each with their own culture, traditions, and perspectives on the RDA conflict and the player's role (e.g., Ka'nat of the Aranahe, Nesim of the Zeswa, Anufi of the Kame'tire).
  • Aiden Caldwell: Protagonist (Pilgrim)
    An infected survivor with exceptional parkour and combat abilities. He travels to The City searching for his sister, Mia, from whom he was separated during GRE experiments as a child. Aiden is resourceful, determined, and his choices shape the fate of Villedor.
  • Lawan: Ally / Potential Romantic Interest
    A strong, independent, and cynical survivor in The City, driven by a desire for revenge against Colonel Waltz. She becomes a crucial ally to Aiden and is skilled in combat and parkour. Voiced and motion-captured by Rosario Dawson.
  • Hakon: Ally / Nightrunner
    An experienced Nightrunner who helps Aiden navigate The City early in his journey. He is knowledgeable about survival and the city's factions but has his own hidden agenda and complex allegiances.
  • Colonel Lucas Waltz: Main Antagonist (Former GRE Scientist / Renegade Leader)
    A brilliant but ruthless scientist formerly with the GRE, now the leader of the Renegades. He is obsessed with finding a cure for his own condition and is connected to Aiden and Mia's past experiments. He possesses superhuman abilities due to self-experimentation.
  • Frank Marwey: Supporting Character / Former Nightrunner Leader
    The former leader of the Nightrunners, now a disillusioned and alcoholic owner of the Fish Eye Canteen. He possesses valuable information and contacts within The City.
  • Major Jack Matt: Faction Leader (Peacekeepers)
    The stern and militaristic commander of the Peacekeepers in the Central Loop. He seeks to impose order and security through strict control and military might.
  • Sophie: Faction Figure (Survivors - Old Villedor)
    A key figure among the Survivors in the Bazaar in Old Villedor, trying to protect her community. Her brother, Barney, often causes trouble.
  • Carl: Faction Figure (Survivors - Central Loop)
    One of the leaders of the Survivors faction operating from the PK Floating Fortress in the Central Loop, advocating for a more communal and less authoritarian approach.
  • Various other supporting characters: Quest Givers, Faction Members, Survivors
    Numerous other characters populate The City, offering quests, information, and representing the diverse struggles of those living in the post-apocalypse.
Example Missions
  • Main Story Campaign (The Sarentu Legacy)
    A series of narrative missions following the player Na'vi's journey of rediscovering their lost Sarentu heritage, uniting the Na'vi clans of the Western Frontier (Aranahe, Zeswa, Kame'tire), and leading the resistance against the RDA's exploitation under John Mercer. Involves key story beats, character development, and major assaults on RDA strongholds.
  • Clan Contribution Quests (Na'vi Favor)
    Side missions and activities undertaken for the various Na'vi clans. Completing these tasks (e.g., hunting specific animals, clearing RDA pollution, finding lost clan members, participating in rituals) earns Na'vi Favor, which unlocks access to better gear designs, recipes, resources, and progresses clan-specific storylines.
  • RDA Facility Sabotage & Liberation
    Infiltrate and destroy various types of RDA industrial facilities (e.g., Gas Harvesters, Mining Operations, Hydro-Extractors). This typically involves disabling security systems, fighting RDA forces (including AMP suits and aircraft), and triggering a catastrophic sabotage. Destroying these facilities heals the surrounding Pandoran environment and weakens RDA presence.
  • Ancestor Skill Quests
    Discover locations linked to powerful Sarentu ancestors. By connecting with these sites (often involving environmental puzzles or finding specific viewpoints via Sarentu Totems), the player unlocks unique and potent Ancestor Skills that provide significant gameplay advantages.
  • Exploration & Discovery Activities
    Various activities focused on exploring Pandora, such as finding Bellsprigs (to increase max health), Sarentu Totems, Windswept Kites/Dolls, investigating RDA research stations, or discovering unique flora and fauna for the Hunter's Guide. These reward XP, skill points, resources, or lore.
  • Resistance Field Lab Quests
    Missions given by Resistance scientists at field labs, often involving research, sample collection, or disrupting specific RDA technological operations. These can reward unique gear or crafting components.
  • Main Story Quests (Aiden's Search for Mia)
    A series of narrative-driven missions that follow Aiden Caldwell's journey to find his sister Mia, unravel his past with the GRE experiments, and navigate the faction conflicts within Villedor. These missions involve critical choices that shape the city and its inhabitants.
  • Side Quests (Citizen Requests & Stories)
    Numerous optional quests given by various NPCs throughout The City. These offer diverse scenarios, from helping survivors with personal problems and investigating mysteries to undertaking dangerous tasks for factions or individuals. They provide XP, rewards, and further insight into the world.
  • Facility Assignment Missions (Water Towers & Electrical Stations)
    Key missions where Aiden must secure and assign control of vital city infrastructure (Water Towers, Electrical Stations) to either the Peacekeepers or the Survivors. This choice permanently alters the zone, adding faction-specific parkour aids (e.g., PK traps, Survivor ziplines/airbags) and changing NPC presence.
  • GRE Anomaly Fights (Revenants)
    Night-time boss encounters against powerful, unique infected called Revenants found at specific GRE Anomaly sites. Defeating them rewards Combat XP, valuable loot, and often Inhibitors.
  • GRE Quarantine Buildings & Dark Hollows
    Daytime-infested or night-time high-risk indoor locations that contain valuable loot, crafting materials, and Inhibitors. GRE Quarantines are multi-level challenges, while Dark Hollows are smaller but often guarded by Volatiles at night.
  • Windmills & Metro Stations (Safe Zone Activation)
    Activate windmills by completing parkour challenges to power them up, creating new Survivor safe zones. Clear out infected and restore power to Metro Stations to unlock them as fast travel points and larger safe zones.
  • Airdrops & Military Convoys
    Locate and loot valuable supplies from GRE airdrops (often on rooftops or in dangerous areas) and abandoned military convoys. These contain high-tier gear, crafting parts, and Inhibitors.
  • Parkour Challenges & Combat Challenges
    Timed challenges that test Aiden's parkour skills (reaching checkpoints within a time limit) or combat abilities (defeating waves of enemies). Award medals and XP based on performance.
  • Story DLC Missions (e.g., 'Bloody Ties')
    Self-contained narrative expansions with new storylines, characters, locations, and rewards. 'Bloody Ties' focuses on a brutal arena tournament.
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Multiplayer Details

Features seamless drop-in/drop-out two-player online cooperative play for the main story campaign and all open-world activities. Players can explore Pandora together, complete quests, attack RDA bases, and share progression. No competitive multiplayer modes.

Features a 4-player online cooperative mode, allowing players to experience the entire main story campaign and most side activities together. Players can join a host's game, and progression is largely tied to the host, though players retain their character progression and inventory. Co-op enhances combat and exploration with team tactics.

extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions

Available in Standard, Gold, and Ultimate Editions. Gold Edition includes the Season Pass (two story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' and 'Secrets of the Spires'). Ultimate Edition includes the Gold Edition content plus the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items like the Sarentu Heritage cosmetic pack and Sarentu Hunter equipment pack) and a digital artbook/soundtrack.

Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Deluxe Edition included digital artbook, soundtrack, exclusive weapon charms, wallpapers, comic, and the first story DLC ('Bloody Ties'). Ultimate Edition included all Deluxe content, plus the second story DLC (yet to be released as of mid-2024), 2h Night XP Boost, crafting items, and two more outfit/weapon skin packs. A Collector's Edition with physical items was also available.

Post-Launch Content / DLC

A Season Pass is available, promising two major story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' (Summer 2024) and 'Secrets of the Spires' (Fall 2024). Additional cosmetic packs and potentially free updates are also expected.

Techland has committed to 5+ years of post-launch support. The first story DLC, 'Bloody Ties' (arena combat themed), has been released. A second major story DLC is planned. Numerous free updates have added new content, features (like transmog, new parkour challenges, graphics options), seasonal events, and cosmetic packs (Chapter Agents, skin bundles).

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: Is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora connected to the James Cameron movies?
    A: Yes, it is set within the official Avatar canon, taking place in a new region of Pandora (the Western Frontier) roughly concurrent with the events of 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' While it features a new story and characters, it respects and expands upon the established lore, flora, fauna, and themes of the films.
  • Q: Do I need to have seen the Avatar movies to play the game?
    A: While familiarity with the movies will enhance appreciation of the world and lore, the game is designed to be accessible to newcomers, introducing key concepts about Pandora, the Na'vi, and the RDA through its narrative.
  • Q: Is the game first-person or third-person?
    A: The game is primarily played in first-person when on foot. However, it switches to a third-person perspective when riding mounts like the Ikran or Direhorse, and during certain cinematics or interactions.
  • Q: How does combat work? Can I only use Na'vi weapons?
    A: Combat features a dual system. Players can utilize traditional Na'vi weapons like bows, spear-throwers, and staff slings, which are often better for stealth and hunting. They can also use scavenged RDA firearms like assault rifles and shotguns, which are more effective against RDA technology and armored units. Players can switch between these styles fluidly.
  • Q: Is there crafting and gathering in the game?
    A: Yes, crafting and gathering are core gameplay mechanics. Players gather resources from Pandora's diverse flora and fauna, as well as scavenge RDA tech. These materials are used to craft and upgrade weapons, gear, ammunition, and cook food for temporary buffs. The quality of gathered materials can affect the stats of crafted items.
  • Q: Is Dying Light 2 a direct sequel to the first Dying Light?
    A: Yes, Dying Light 2 Stay Human is set approximately 20 years after the events of the original Dying Light and its 'The Following' expansion. While it features a new protagonist (Aiden) and setting (The City of Villedor), it exists in the same universe and references past events and characters like Spike.
  • Q: How important are choices in Dying Light 2?
    A: Choices are a significant gameplay mechanic. Aiden's decisions during main quests and some side quests can have major consequences, affecting faction control over city districts (which changes the environment with faction-specific parkour tools or traps), the fate of characters, and the overall narrative outcome. The game features multiple ending variations.
  • Q: What is the Day/Night cycle like?
    A: The Day/Night cycle is a core feature. Daytime is generally safer for exploration and completing objectives, with fewer aggressive infected. Night-time is extremely dangerous, with more powerful infected like Volatiles roaming the streets. However, night offers increased XP gain and access to specific locations (like Dark Hollows and Forsaken Stores) that contain valuable loot but are heavily infested during the day.
  • Q: How does the infection mechanic work for Aiden?
    A: Aiden is infected with the Harran Virus. He wears a biomarker that tracks his immunity levels. When in darkness or away from UV light sources for too long, his immunity drops, and if it reaches zero, he will turn into a Viral. Players must manage this by using UV lamps, UV shrooms, inhibitors, or returning to safe zones before turning.
  • Q: Are there firearms in Dying Light 2?
    A: The base game is heavily focused on melee combat and bows due to a story premise that firearms and ammunition became extremely scarce after The Fall. While some makeshift firearms like the 'Boomstick' (a craftable shotgun) exist, and more traditional firearms were added in later updates (like the 'Firearms Update' in early 2024), melee remains the primary combat style.
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity

Powered by the latest iteration of the Snowdrop Engine, the game delivers stunning, highly detailed visuals of Pandora. It features dense, bioluminescent environments, realistic weather systems, incredibly detailed character and creature models, and advanced lighting and particle effects. Supports ray-traced global illumination, reflections, and shadows on PC and current-gen consoles for enhanced realism.

Powered by Techland's C-Engine, the game showcases a detailed and dilapidated urban environment. It features advanced lighting, dense geometry, volumetric fog, and detailed character/infected models. Ray tracing options (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion) are available on PC and current-gen consoles, significantly enhancing visual fidelity but also being very demanding.

Audio & Soundtrack

Original score composed by Pinar Toprak, capturing the wonder, danger, and cultural richness of Pandora, blending orchestral themes with tribal and ethereal elements. Sound design is critical, with rich ambient sounds of Pandora's unique flora and fauna, distinct weapon effects for both Na'vi and RDA tech, and immersive environmental audio. Features Na'vi language dialogue.

Original score composed by Olivier Deriviere, featuring a dynamic system that adapts the music to gameplay intensity and player actions (e.g., during parkour sequences or intense combat). Sound design emphasizes visceral melee impacts, distinct infected vocalizations, and the atmospheric tension of night-time exploration. The Biomarker's ticking sound adds to the infection mechanic's urgency.

User Interface (UI/UX)

Immersive first-person HUD with contextual information. Na'vi Senses highlight interactive objects, resources, enemy weaknesses, and trails. Menus for inventory, crafting, skills, map, and journal are intuitively designed. Minimalistic on-screen elements to enhance immersion in Pandora's world.

First-person HUD displaying health, stamina, infection timer (biomarker), equipped weapon/tool, and objective markers. A compass aids navigation. Crafting and inventory menus are accessible. Skill trees are visually represented. The day-night cycle and infection status are prominent UI elements.

Accessibility Options

Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (full remapping), various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, aim assist, adjustable difficulty, options to reduce motion sickness (e.g., reduce camera shake), audio cues, and more. Co-pilot mode allows two controllers to act as one.

Offers a range of accessibility options: customizable controls (key remapping on PC), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, options to change QTEs from taps to holds, aim assist, adjustable FOV (PC), motion blur toggle, head bob toggle, and various audio/visual cues.

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended RT (1080p ~60 FPS, High RT Preset) (Ray Tracing High Preset (likely with DLSS/FSR Quality/Performance))
CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS with RT.
CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT.
GPU (Laptop): High-end RT capable laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM crucial, upscaling vital.
RAM: 16GB RAM required.
Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would provide a more stable high RT experience.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. Higher VRAM (8GB+) is important.
RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance.
Storage: SSD required.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-11600K
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel Core i7-11800H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700M/6800S. **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide a more consistent 60 FPS+ experience at 1080p High.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum RT (1080p ~30 FPS, Low RT Preset) (Ray Tracing Low Preset (likely with DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced))
CPU: CPU for 1080p/30FPS with RT.
CPU (Laptop): Mid-to-high range laptop CPU.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS with RT.
GPU (Laptop): Entry-level RT capable laptop GPUs. Upscaling essential.
RAM: 16GB RAM required.
Storage: SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile would be significantly better for RT.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS without RT.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM crucial.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended.
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, FSR2 Quality) (Low Preset, FSR2 Quality)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H-series are preferable.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. This game is demanding; higher VRAM is beneficial.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement.
Storage: SSD required.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700K
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or Intel Arc A750 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / Intel Core i5-11400H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a more comfortable minimum for 1080p Low/Medium without heavy reliance on aggressive upscaling.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, No Ray Tracing) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing OFF)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement.
Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a much better entry point for stable 1080p Low/Medium.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD
1440p (QHD/2K) - High RT (1440p ~60 FPS, High RT Preset with DLSS/FSR Performance) (Ray Tracing High Preset, DLSS/FSR Performance)
CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS with RT.
CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs.
GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT.
GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs needed. 12GB+ VRAM essential.
RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (12GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better. Even then, fine-tuning settings and upscaling will be essential.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD
1440p (QHD/2K) - Enthusiast (1440p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality)
CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM strongly recommended.
RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can be beneficial.
Storage: NVMe SSD recommended.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 6800H/HS / Intel Core i7-12700H or better. **Modern Ryzen 9 / Core i9 H/HX series recommended.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M/6850M XT. **An RTX 3080 Ti Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would be ideal for a consistent 1440p High experience.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD (NVMe Recommended)
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra RT (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Medium/High RT Preset with DLSS/FSR Ultra Performance) (Ray Tracing Medium/High, DLSS/FSR Ultra Performance)
CPU: Desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS with RT.
CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs absolute necessity.
GPU: Top-tier desktop GPU for attempting 4K/60FPS with RT, heavily reliant on upscaling.
GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPU available, and will still struggle without aggressive upscaling and optimized RT settings.
RAM: 32GB RAM essential.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Achieving stable 4K/60FPS with high ray tracing settings on a laptop is extremely challenging. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be required for a more comfortable experience at this level. (Highly Speculative)**
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced) (Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced (DLSS recommended if available))
CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling.
CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs required.
GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling.
GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs required. Significant VRAM (12GB+) essential.
RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i7-13700K
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX/7940HS / Intel Core i9-12900HX/13900HX or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even with these top-tier laptop GPUs, achieving a consistent 60 FPS at native 4K Ultra will be challenging without DLSS/FSR Frame Generation.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe SSD
save Overall Storage
Spec: 90 GB available space (SSD Required).
Note: An NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming.
Type: SSD
Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended).
Note: An NVMe SSD is recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and fast loading.
Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only)
Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported.
Spec: Windows 7 (No longer officially supported post-launch updates), Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only)
Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is recommended for ongoing support and best performance.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: DirectX 12
Explanation: DirectX 12 is required.
Spec: DirectX 11 (DirectX 12 recommended for ray tracing and potentially better performance on compatible hardware)
Explanation: DX11 is minimum, DX12 offers advanced features.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • Official system requirements from Ubisoft. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is required. The game supports AMD FSR and DLSS upscaling technologies. Ray tracing features (shadows and reflections) are available and demanding.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are critical. **Modern high-end laptop GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile / RTX 4070 Mobile and above) are needed for enjoyable experiences at higher settings and resolutions. This is a demanding title.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance in demanding titles like this.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 2 and 3 with Frame Generation) and NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution (DLSS 2 and 3 with Frame Generation).
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, Environmental Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using FSR/DLSS is recommended for higher resolutions/settings.
  • Game Name: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
  • Official system requirements from Techland. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense city areas), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are extremely critical. **Dying Light 2 is a demanding title, especially with ray tracing enabled. High-end laptop hardware is necessary for higher settings and resolutions.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR (1.0 and 2.0), and Intel XeSS.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion), Shadow Quality, Contact Shadows, Fog Quality, Particle Quality, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
  • Game Name: Dying Light 2 Stay Human
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 2 and 3 with Frame Generation) and NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution (DLSS 2 and 3 with Frame Generation).
  • Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, Environmental Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using FSR/DLSS is recommended for higher resolutions/settings.
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR (1.0 and 2.0), and Intel XeSS.
  • Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion), Shadow Quality, Contact Shadows, Fog Quality, Particle Quality, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance in demanding titles like this.
  • Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
  • C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
  • G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
  • Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
  • C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
  • R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.

info_outline Feature details based on available data. System requirements and performance estimates may vary.

laptop_chromebook Laptop Recommendations

Common Recommendations (Handles All Compared Games)

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)

For Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
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HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Ultra 7 255HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP)

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