The Grim Fate of Villedor: Unpacking Dying Light 2’s Bad Ending
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The “bad” ending in Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a culmination of several pivotal choices throughout the game, resulting in a devastating outcome for the city of Villedor and its inhabitants. It’s not just one specific choice but a series of decisions that seal the city’s grim fate. In essence, the bad ending occurs when you prioritize saving Lawan over Mia, allowing the city to be struck by missile strikes, devastating Villedor and leaving it a smoldering ruin. Furthermore, this outcome is tied to the deaths of key characters and handing control of crucial infrastructure to the wrong factions. This article will delve deep into the specifics of how this ending is triggered, and explore the consequences of your actions within the game.
How to Achieve the “Bad” Ending
The pathway to the “bad” ending in Dying Light 2 is paved with several crucial choices that, when combined, create the negative outcome. Here’s a breakdown of the key decisions you must make:
Hakon’s Demise
Firstly, Hakon must die. This can occur at multiple points in the story based on your choices during your encounters with him, usually depending on how you interact with him after discovering he is the one who killed Lucas. If he lives, it prevents the “bad” ending.
Peacekeeper Control of the VNC Tower
Secondly, the VNC Tower must be handed over to the Peacekeepers. This is regardless of whether you side with Juan or Jack Matt, the outcome is the same. The Nightrunners are not the faction that can cause the bad ending.
Choosing Lawan Over Mia
Finally, and most critically, during the game’s climactic moments in the GRE facility at X13, you must choose to save Lawan instead of Mia. Choosing Mia results in a drastically different ending. By saving Lawan, you allow the missiles to detonate, destroying Villedor.
The Combined Effect
These three choices combine to create a domino effect, leading to the bad outcome. The death of Hakon removes a potential ally, while Peacekeeper control places the missiles under a less beneficial oversight. However, the choice to save Lawan ensures the destruction of Villedor as she is then tasked with activating the launch sequence to stop Waltz, however her plan backfires horribly.
The Consequences of the Bad Ending
The impact of this “bad” ending is significant and far-reaching. Villedor is left in ruins, a shadow of its former self. The city’s infrastructure is shattered, leading to further chaos and suffering among its surviving inhabitants. Key characters, even if they survived initial encounters, may still perish. It is a world where loss and despair reign supreme. It stands in stark contrast to the other endings where Villedor has the chance to rebuild and recover from the crisis that has gripped it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To further clarify and expand on Dying Light 2’s endings and the elements surrounding them, here are 15 related FAQs:
How many endings does Dying Light 2 have?
There are five distinct endings in Dying Light 2, with variations dependent on specific choices made within the game. While there is no “true” ending, each is substantially different.
What is considered the “canon” ending of Dying Light 2?
The game heavily implies that the Infected Option is the canon ending, where the missiles are stopped and the city survives, albeit with the infected still present. This is largely due to the fact the Nuclear Option ending would likely eradicate the virus for good.
Is Mia actually Aiden’s sister?
No. Mia is not Aiden’s biological sister. They were part of a childhood experiment conducted by Waltz and Mia is revealed to be his daughter. Aiden’s memory of being related to Mia was fabricated as part of that experiment.
Is Kyle Crane related to Aiden?
There is no indication in the game that Aiden is related to Kyle Crane. In fact, dialogue within the game specifically refutes this theory, with the character of Spike explicitly stating Aiden is not related to Crane.
Did Crane spread the Harran virus?
According to Dying Light 2’s developers, Kyle Crane did become infected and contributed to spreading the Harran Virus beyond the confines of Harran. This was revealed to be in his volatile form, a night hunter.
Did Kyle Crane turn into a volatile?
Yes, Kyle Crane transformed into a unique type of volatile known as the Night Hunter towards the end of the original Dying Light. This form is unique to him and not one the player can become in game.
Who killed Lucas in Dying Light 2?
It is revealed that Hakon was the one who killed Lucas, following orders given by Waltz. This revelation plays a pivotal role in the development of Aiden and Hakon’s story arc.
Can you save Mia in Dying Light 2?
Yes, you can choose to save Mia. However, this leads to a different ending where Villedor survives, but Mia eventually succumbs to her illness and Lawan is more likely to die unless Hakon was spared earlier.
Is it better to trust the Colonel or Matt?
The choice of whether to trust the Colonel or Matt has less of an impact on the ending than other choices, it affects sidequests, however, choosing the Colonel does not make the bad ending more likely.
Can you take down Volatiles in Dying Light 2?
While Volatiles cannot be grappled or ragdolled, they can be stunned through environmental takedowns, however fighting an Alpha Volatile is ill-advised due to their high health and the fact they can kill experienced players with a couple of attacks.
Do Volatiles react to flashlights?
Volatiles do not react to flashlights, though normal biters will. Flashlights have no impact on how the evolved volatiles react to your presence.
Does camouflage work against Volatiles?
Camouflage works on normal volatiles, but evolved volatiles can see through it and alert normal volatiles of your presence.
Is Crane a good or bad guy?
Crane is portrayed as a complex character. He is not inherently evil, but his actions and the consequences that follow are not purely good. He ultimately becomes a victim of the infection.
Is Crane dead in Dying Light 2?
The ending of Dying Light heavily implies that Crane is either dead from a nuclear explosion, or trapped as the Night Hunter volatile, constantly battling his human side.
How was Harran infected in Dying Light?
The Harran virus was spread primarily through bites from infected individuals. The GRE (Global Relief Effort) modified the Rabies virus into the Harran virus.
Final Thoughts
The “bad” ending of Dying Light 2 is a bleak and sobering reminder that choices have significant consequences. It serves as a powerful conclusion to the game, demonstrating how individual decisions can lead to catastrophic outcomes for an entire society. Understanding the specific conditions that trigger this ending allows players to explore the various narrative paths Dying Light 2 offers and appreciate the impact their actions have on Villedor.