Dying Light 2: Peacekeepers or Survivors – Who Gets Your Zones?

Choosing between the Peacekeepers (PK) and the Survivors in Dying Light 2: Stay Human is one of the game’s central dilemmas. Beyond the story implications, the faction you align with directly impacts your gameplay experience. Assigning zones strategically becomes crucial for maximizing the benefits offered by each faction. The short answer? It depends on your playstyle. Survivors are generally the better choice for players who prioritize parkour, exploration, and avoiding combat. Peacekeepers, on the other hand, cater to those who relish direct confrontation and prefer a more combat-focused approach. Let’s delve deeper and help you make the right choice for your Villedor experience.

Understanding Faction Perks

Before deciding which faction gets which zone, it’s vital to understand the perks they provide. Each time you assign a facility (like a water tower or electrical station) to a faction, they implement certain improvements to the city.

Survivor Perks: Embrace the Rooftops

The Survivors focus on enhancing parkour and traversal options throughout Villedor. Assigning zones to the Survivors results in:

• Airbags: Strategically placed airbags break your fall and allow for quick descents from rooftops.
• Jump Pads: Launch yourself across large gaps with these pads, opening up new pathways and shortcuts.
• Ziplines: Traverse the city quickly and efficiently with ziplines connecting buildings.
• Survivor Traps: These traps help you avoid unnecessary combat, ideal for stealthy players.

In short, the Survivors make Villedor a parkour playground, allowing you to navigate the city with unmatched agility.

Peacekeeper Perks: Control Through Force

The Peacekeepers prioritize law and order (their version, anyway), focusing on combat and eliminating threats. Assigning zones to the Peacekeepers provides:

• Car Traps: Set traps to explode when infected pass by, instantly clearing out hordes.
• Electric Traps: Electrocute enemies in designated zones, effectively crowd-controlling large groups.
• Molotov Lanterns: Automatically ignite infected that get too close, creating fiery hazards.
• Crossbow: Exclusive to the Peacekeepers, this powerful ranged weapon (and its ammo) becomes available.

The Peacekeepers turn Villedor into a combat arena, providing tools to dominate encounters.

Assigning the First Water Tower: A Critical Choice

The initial water tower assignment is significant. While the choice doesn’t irrevocably lock you into a faction, it sets the tone for your early game experience. Many players recommend assigning the first water tower to the Survivors. This provides early access to vital parkour tools and avoids potentially losing access to certain areas if assigned to the PKs. It might even lock you out of side quests or collectibles.

Strategic Zone Assignment: Balancing Act

Ideally, you don’t have to commit entirely to one faction. Consider a mixed approach. You could assign areas you frequently traverse to the Survivors and areas prone to ambushes to the Peacekeepers. Analyze your playstyle. Do you often find yourself running and jumping across rooftops? Focus on the Survivor zones. Are you always engaging in combat and clearing out infected hordes? The Peacekeepers might be more your style.

Endings and Faction Alignment

Importantly, assigning zones does not affect Dying Light 2’s multiple endings. The core narrative choices – specifically your interactions with Frank, Hakon, and Lawan – determine the final outcome. You can still achieve the “best” ending (saving Lawan) regardless of which faction controls the most zones.

The choices you make are important in the story to obtain the best ending. To get the Lawan Ending (Best Ending), Spare Hakon In Old Villedor, Give The Radio Tower To Frank, Save Frank In Breakthrough, Spare Hakon And Stop Lawan From Killing Him In No Mercy, Let Lawan Detonate The Bombs In X13.

Beyond the Perks: Moral Considerations

While gameplay perks are paramount, consider the moral implications. The Peacekeepers are authoritarian, often resorting to brutal tactics. The Survivors, while more freedom-oriented, can be disorganized and prone to internal conflict. Consider which faction’s values align more closely with your personal preferences and the kind of Aiden Caldwell you want to portray.

Don’t Forget the Games Learning Society

Speaking of learning, video games offer so much to explore and analyze. Be sure to check out the Games Learning Society and their website at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/ for valuable resources that illustrate how gaming can be incorporated into educational settings. There are many lessons and values one can learn from video games, and exploring how they are integrated can be beneficial for educators.

FAQs: Dying Light 2 Faction Choices

1. Does assigning zones affect the story?

No, assigning zones does not affect the main story or Dying Light 2’s multiple endings. The story is impacted by main missions, dialogue choices, and relationships with key characters.

2. Is it better to side with Peacekeepers or Survivors overall?

There’s no objectively “better” choice. It depends on your playstyle. Peacekeepers offer combat advantages, while Survivors enhance parkour and exploration.

3. Can I get the crossbow if I side with the Survivors?

No, the crossbow is exclusively obtained by aligning with the Peacekeepers and assigning zones to them.

4. Is there a point of no return for siding with a faction?

While you aren’t “locked in,” your choices in main quests push you down a path. At some point, you may be limited to only certain side quests due to your faction decisions.

5. Can I change my faction allegiance later in the game?

While you can’t officially switch factions, you can prioritize assigning zones to the opposite faction to reap their rewards.

6. What are the best Survivor upgrades?

Airbags and jump pads are highly valuable for traversal and accessing hard-to-reach areas.

7. What are the best Peacekeeper upgrades?

Car traps are excellent for clearing out large groups of infected, while electric traps provide valuable crowd control.

8. Should I save Aitor if I sided with the Survivors?

Saving Aitor is generally recommended, regardless of your faction alignment, as it offers valuable rewards.

9. Who killed Lucas in Dying Light 2?

Hakon reveals he is the one who killed Lucas.

10. What choices should I make to get the best ending?

Side with Frank/Survivors in the Broadcast mission, have Hakon survive, build a relationship with Lawan, and let Lawan detonate the bombs in the final mission.

11. Does it matter who I trust: The Colonel or Matt?

If you choose to believe The Colonel, Matt will swear to kill you. But if Frank survived, the Nightrunners will assist you and stop the fight.

12. What are some mistakes to avoid in Dying Light 2?

Ignoring zombie trophies, not buying out vendors, spamming inputs while climbing, worrying about gear too much, spending too much time looting, and ignoring dumpsters of scrap are common mistakes.

13. What’s the hardest enemy in Dying Light 2?

Volatiles are the deadliest infected, with incredible speed and strength.

14. Is there a penalty for dying in Dying Light 2?

There’s no real penalty for dying during the day, except for weapon durability. Shortcuts remain unlocked, so progress is not lost.

15. Can you romance Lawan in Dying Light 2?

No, you cannot romance Lawan, but your choices determine whether you get a good or bad outcome with her.

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, the decision of who to assign zones to in Dying Light 2 is a personal one. There’s no right or wrong answer, only what best suits your playstyle and preferences. Experiment, adapt, and make Villedor your own. Have fun out there, Pilgrim!