Dying Light gets a free renewal with a brutal visual update: this is how it improves its graphics section

The Techland classic receives a free technical improvement that revitalizes its open world.

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The latest big surprise for open-world horror fans arrives with a free upgrade that completely overhauls one of Techland’s most beloved titles. Yesterday, July 26, the studio released Dying Light Retouched, an ambitious update that improves both the performance and graphics of the game.

To show the true scope of this facelift, the well-known channel ElAnalistaDeBits has published a video comparison that details with precision all the changes introduced. From redesigned textures to more realistic lighting, the city of Harran now looks more alive — and terrifying — than ever.

Graphical comparison of Dying Light Retouched: textures, lighting, and more

The new video directly compares the original version of the game with the retouched version, allowing you to appreciate in real-time the improvements that Techland has implemented. Textures have gained sharpness, ambient lighting has been reinforced with a more dynamic system, and shadow and reflection effects have been completely revamped.

Another highlight is the increased draw distance, which allows you to see the urban environment with greater clarity and realism even from long distances. This is added to the optimization of the LOD system, which adjusts the level of detail based on proximity to the player without affecting the game’s overall performance.

With this free update, Dying Light proves that it’s still more alive than ever, even ten years after its release. If you haven’t returned to Harran yet, this might be the perfect excuse to rediscover its post-apocalyptic world in a new light.