Ahead of showing off Dying Light 2 at E3 next week, Techland shared some exclusive concept art with IGN that demonstrates Dying Light 2’s UV light mechanics.

With the slider tool below, you can transition between two images: one of a bedroom in daylight, another at night with UV lights drenching the space. This bedroom interior is a Scavengers’ hub in the former Academy of Fine Arts - during the day, humans leave the space, but at night they stay in to hide from the infected.

Day Night Use this slider to change the Scavengers’ hub from day to night.

Dying Light 2’s UV light is dead useful

UV light hurts and confuses the infected so they are easier to attack and kill, and turning on UV light at night ensures the infected don’t come indoors - UV flares can also be used in a pinch as a portable, time-limited safe spot. While the infected roam outside during the night, sometimes it’s worth exploring certain areas, as the infected's lairs are often filled with loot from before the fall.

“The world of Dying Light has changed, and so have the infected,” said lead game designer Tymon Smektała. "UV light, which players will remember as a powerful tool from the original game, is more potent than before. In Dying Light 2, UV light can confuse the infected making them easier to kill and can also help you rebuild immunity to the virus, and remain human. It can also be used to create a portable safe spot, a must have in a dark zone or on the run from infected.”

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Dying Light 2 at E3 2019

For more why we’re excited for Dying Light 2, check out Dying Light 2’s road to E3 2019 . Dying Light 2 was announced during E3 2018 alongside its first trailer.

Dying Light 2 does not yet have a release date, but is being developed on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

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