The development of Dying Light 2 turns out to be a puzzle for the study of Techland. The state of the next set of zombies the Polish study has been clouded for some time due to delays , the exits of important members of the team and problem development reportss.
A Polish media outlet suggested that there was high tension among the members of the study. To this they were added seriously rumors of bite and even an accusation of sexual harassment to the screenwriter Chris Avellone. Recently, the artistic director and narrative director Paweł Selinger dejó Techland after more than twenty years in the studio.
However, the developer ensures that recent releases from the study did not harm development and released a statement talking about the state of game development and Selinger’s recent departure.
Techland pulls iron from Dying Light 2 case
Techland assured that “the post of artistic director is not threatened” and that in reality he occupies it Eric Cochonneau since November 2019. “Eric has handled all aspects of the upcoming production since then and the team under your leadership does its best to offer players the best possible game, ”says the developer.
During, Selinger had acted like narrative designer in the game for two years until his recent departure, after which the position was taken over by Piotr Szymanek.
“Paweł Selinger, storyteller for two years, decided at the end of 2020 to end his cooperation with Techland and continue his career elsewhere, ”said the developer in his press release. “Paweł has spent most of his professional life in Techland and he, among others, is credited with the success of the series Call of Juarez . He left a large part of himself with Dying Light 2 , while working on the project from the start. Its functions, that is to say the narrative department, were assumed by Piotr Szymanek in October 2020 “.
While waiting for this “exciting news”
Techland he also makes sure that he will share “Exciting news” on the game “soon”.
In May 2020, Techland said the game was in the last stages of its development and he was polite. However, considering how the waters are boiling in Polish society, it is better to be careful and wait for official confirmation.
Dying Light 2, sequel to what for many was the best zombie game of the last generation, does not yet have a confirmed release date but is slated for release somewhere in 2021.
While waiting for the news, you can enjoy the game on the move same here.