Techland adds premium currency to Dying Light 2 to 'make our lives easier'

 With the new money plans for Dying Light 2, Techland wants players to stay in the game and earn more income through cosmetic sales.

Techland adds premium currency to Dying Light 2 to 'make our lives easier'

Almost two years post-launch, Dying Light 2 has introduced a premium in-game currency called DL Points in its latest update. Techland, the game's developer, has highlighted that this addition allows players to purchase skin bundles within the game itself, offering improved pricing and convenience.

In the original Dying Light, microtransactions were available but were conducted through specific platform storefronts such as Sony or Valve, with a portion of the revenue going to these platform holders. In their DL Points FAQ, Techland candidly mentioned that transitioning to this new in-game currency "simplifies our operations."

Apart from the advantage of players being able to make in-game purchases seamlessly, Techland also pointed out that it eliminates the need to create separate bundles for external stores.

Currently, players have the option to spend real money to acquire DL Point bundles, such as 1100 points for $10 or 2300 points for $20, through the PlayStation and Xbox stores. However, Techland has announced that the PlayStation Store will discontinue these bundles once DL Points are fully integrated.

Earlier in the summer, the tech giant Tencent obtained a majority stake in Techland. When questioned about whether there is a connection between the introduction of DL Points and Tencent's ownership, Techland emphasized that the two events are "completely unrelated."

Techland clarified, "We had contemplated implementing a system where players could purchase in-game bundles right from the beginning of Dying Light 2's development. However, the logistics required time to implement, which is why we are introducing it now."