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Techland Prepares Free ‘Retouched’ Update for Dying Light on June 26

Enhanced textures, improved lighting, remixed audio with identical hardware demands make up this free enhancement for the 2015 game.

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Overview

  • The Retouched update launches on June 26, 2025, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S at no cost to existing players.
  • Visual upgrades include higher-resolution textures, extended view distances, 8K ultra shadow quality and deeper surface lighting.
  • Original composer Paweł Blaszczak returned to remaster the soundtrack and introduce new ambient tracks while combat sound effects have been amplified.
  • Lead 3D artist Krzysztof Knefel said artists manually walked the entire map to selectively enhance assets without executing a full remaster.
  • Techland kept the original system requirements intact and noted that the degree of improvements may vary by platform.