Overview
It takes skill, ingenuity, and a touch of luck to stay among the breathing in the grim, zombie-infested world of Dying Light: The Following. This awesome expansion adds many deadly facets to the core gameplay, and a massive new stretch of terrain to explore from behind the wheel of your all-terrain buggy. With even more ways to get dismembered, smashed, consumed, gored, blasted, and torn asunder, I have cooked up some handy survival tips for staying alive as you explore this doomed post-apocalyptic zombiescape.
Stockpile gas, and start scavenging junk for your buggy ASAP.
Your buggy is a vital tool for getting across the sprawling map quickly, and it’s also great for killing zombies once you’ve weaponized it with a few of the game’s more powerful upgrades. Working to keep your ride running and in good shape is a must, though, since car parts degrade over time and gasoline is a scarce commodity.
Practice driver safety 101
I am not going to lie: It’s an absolute blast to put the speed on, and just barrel through masses of undead… and anything else that gets in the way. But reckless driving, especially in some of the more obstacle-stacked sections of the map, will wreck your buggy in short order. The more things you slam into, the greater the chance of damaging key systems and junking your ride. After that, you’ll be stuck either limping along at 10 mph, or walking virtual miles until you can get back to civilization and scavenge items to rebuild parts with.
Be on the Lookout for Cool Stuff
Along with Bobbleheads and cosmetic skins you can equip on the Buggy, Dying Light: The Following comes with a number of extra items necessary for crafting. These include screws, wire and other essentials. More importantly you’ll find gas, perhaps the most important thing in the game. You don’t want to be stranded at night.
Don’t venture too far from your ride in when in unfamiliar territory
Speaking of pedestrian traffic, it’s wise to keep tabs on your buggy and avoid leaving it too far behind. This is unavoidable in some regions, but running to your ride when you’re mobbed is a great approach for avoiding certain doom. It cuts down on travel time in a big way, too, which is useful when you’re gunning to tackle a tough mission before nightfall.
Clear out safe houses STAT
If you’re venturing deep into unexplored territory, always be sure to clear out any safe houses that you stumble upon. Seriously – it can be a tough slog in some of the more grisly spots that are overrun with infected, but it’s better to have a local spawn point to return to, rather than getting slain and having to travel large stretches of the map to resume your progress.
Keep quiet and carry on (with a crossbow)
Clanking around and making loud noises is a quick way to get the attention of your hungry neighbors, so guns – as satisfying as they are to use – aren’t always the best approach when stealth is an option. Earning enough cred with the local cultists will unlock the crossbow, which is an awesome tool for staying lethal while remaining off the zombie radar. It’s also perfect for infiltration and takedown missions, where you’re facing larger forces of unpleasant dudes toting big guns.
Hunker down at night
When the sun goes down, the game’s deadliest inhabitants crawl out from their dark pits to say hello. If you’re keen to avoid an untimely demise, it’s best to avoid nocturnal exploration (granted, the risk of venturing out after dark can be a thrill on its own)
On foot, the grappling hook is your best friend
Despite The Following‘s new emphasis on motorized travel, you’ll find ample reason to hop out and explore on foot.Your best bet is to reach Level 12, right when you gain access to the grappling hook. This will help with maneuverability and making quick escapes to avoid becoming a zombie’s lunch.
Set Traps
The Following comes with more opportunities to set traps. These not only conserve your ammunition, but can also save your neck if you suddenly become surrounded by the horde. On top of that, traps can make quick work of Bombers, nasty zombies that explode and deal major damage.
