Mastering Movement in Dying Light: A Comprehensive Guide to Changing Locations

Changing locations in Dying Light can be essential for completing quests, exploring new areas, or simply escaping the hordes of infected. While the game doesn’t offer traditional “fast travel” in the open-world sense, there are several methods to navigate its perilous landscapes effectively. The primary means of changing locations involves utilizing fast travel posters located in safe zones, manipulating quest spawns, and even exploiting quarantine zones. This guide will break down all the ways you can move between the different areas of Harran, as well as provide answers to frequently asked questions about navigation and travel.

Fast Travel Between Major Areas

Using Fast Travel Posters

The most straightforward method of changing location is by using fast travel posters. These are located in secure areas within the two main sectors of the game: the Slums and Old Town. These posters depict the other sector, allowing you to quickly move between them.

• Slums to Old Town: In the Slums, head to Brecken’s Tower. Inside, in the room with the bed and trade shop, you’ll find a poster on the wall with a picture of the tower in Old Town. Interacting with this poster by holding the designated button (usually Square on PlayStation or X on Xbox) will initiate fast travel to Old Town.

• Old Town to Slums: Similarly, in Old Town, travel to Troy’s Tower (also known as the Embers Tower). Find the room with the bed and trade shop, and on the left wall, you’ll see a poster of Brecken’s Tower in the Slums. Interact with it to fast travel back.

Limitations of Fast Travel

It’s crucial to note that this fast travel is limited to the two main areas, Slums and Old Town. You cannot fast travel to any other locations or areas within these maps. It only allows you to jump between the towers in each of the two main maps.

Manipulating Spawn Points

Another method of altering your location is by strategically manipulating your spawn point. The game typically spawns you near the location of your currently active quest. Therefore, by changing your active quest, you can indirectly influence where you spawn when reloading the game or after respawning.

• Changing Active Quests: To use this method, open your quest log and select a different quest, preferably one that’s located in an area you want to access, then exit the game or manually save and reload the game. When you restart, you should find yourself closer to the new selected objective.
• Not a Guaranteed Method: This is not a foolproof method of precise travel as your spawn location is tied to the general location of the quest, not a specific pinpoint.

Using Quarantine Zones

While not intended as a primary travel method, some players have found that using Quarantine Zones and subsequently reloading a save can be a faster method to move between the two main city areas than using the in-game fast travel posters. However, this is more of an exploit, and the effectiveness may depend on various factors. It’s generally not recommended as the main method for area changes.

Other Movement Techniques

While these methods specifically address changing locations between the game’s major areas, here are a few techniques to be aware of for in-game movement:

• Grappling Hook: The Grappling Hook is crucial for navigating the game world, but its primary use is not for fast travel between locations. It is excellent for scaling buildings and moving swiftly through the streets, but it cannot directly transport you between areas.

• Night Travel: While not a method for fast travel between areas, traveling at night can often be an engaging change of scenery. But beware, it will be harder to navigate due to the increased threat of Volatiles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can you teleport in Dying Light?

The only “teleportation” in Dying Light is the ability to fast travel between the Slums and Old Town via posters or, as stated previously in an uncommon method, reloading during quarantine zones. In co-op, if a partner starts a mission or waits at a bed, players not in close proximity have the option to teleport to them.

2. How do I go back to the Slums in Dying Light?

To return to the Slums from Old Town, go to Troy’s Tower. In the room with the bed and the trade shop, find the poster on the left wall of some construction company with a picture of a tower. Interacting with it will enable you to fast travel.

3. How do you unlock fast travel in Dying Light?

Fast travel is available from the beginning of the game, once you are introduced to Brecken’s Tower in the Slums and Troy’s Tower in Old Town. You do not need to unlock fast travel; it is a built-in feature available in those areas.

4. Can you go back to the Slums after beating the story?

Yes, after completing the main story, you can freely use the fast travel system to move between all main areas, including the Slums, Old Town, and the Antenna area from “The Following” DLC. This is useful for completing any outstanding side quests and collecting missing collectibles.

5. How many Quarantine Zones are in Dying Light?

There are a total of 10 Quarantine Zones in the base game. Six are located in the Slums, and four are in Old Town. The Cuisine and Cargo DLC adds one more each to Old Town and the Slums.

6. Is Harran a real city?

Harran is a fictional city within the Dying Light universe, but it is heavily inspired by real-world locations. The game’s developers have stated that Istanbul, Turkey, and Mumbai, India, served as major inspirations for its design and architecture.

7. What countries is Dying Light banned in?

The digital version of Dying Light is banned in Germany. Since the European Nintendo eShop is registered in Germany, this has effectively blocked the game from digital distribution in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This ban does not affect the distribution of physical copies.

8. What is the virus in Dying Light?

The Harran Virus is the source of the zombie outbreak in Dying Light. It is depicted as similar to rabies in its progression through the body after a bite, causing victims to become infected. The Global Relief Effort (GRE) originally developed it as a weapon.

9. Can you travel between the Countryside and Harran in Dying Light: The Following?

Yes, while the Countryside is a separate map added with the Dying Light: The Following DLC, it is also possible to travel to the base game’s locations. Once you reach the end of the DLC and the credits have finished, you can fast travel between the base game areas and the Countryside using the same method as described previously using the posters.

10. What does UV light do to zombies in Dying Light?

UV light in Dying Light is harmful only to Volatiles and Night Hunters. It doesn’t damage the common infected; they won’t even flinch from the light. Volatiles are particularly vulnerable to UV light and are killed by sunlight.

11. Is Dying Light 1 better than 2?

The question of which game is “better” is subjective, but many fans prefer Dying Light 1 for its more cohesive storyline and well-developed characters. While Dying Light 2 offers an expanded open world and non-linear narrative, the story in Dying Light 1 is often praised as more compelling.

12. How old is Kyle Crane in Dying Light?

Kyle Crane, the protagonist of Dying Light, appears to be a Caucasian male in his early 30s.

13. What is “Immunity” in Dying Light?

Immunity isn’t in Dying Light 1, it is a mechanic introduced in Dying Light 2 as a way to monitor how long Aiden can stay in the dark without succumbing to the infection.

14. Why was Dying Light 1 so good?

Dying Light 1 is praised for its smooth gameplay mechanics, entertaining story, terrifying environment, and the ability to play through the entire campaign in co-op with up to four players. The combination of parkour, brutal combat, and dynamic day/night cycle helped set it apart.

15. Who is the strongest zombie in Dying Light?

Volatiles are considered the most dangerous infected in Dying Light. They are incredibly fast, strong, and relentless, making them a severe threat to players at night. The best way to deal with them is often to avoid them entirely.

By understanding these different methods of changing your location, you can confidently navigate the world of Dying Light. Use the fast travel posters strategically, experiment with manipulating quest spawns, and practice your parkour skills. With these skills, you’ll be able to traverse the post-apocalyptic city of Harran with ease.