Stuck at trying to install the all-new action RPG by Techland? Well, you are not alone! With the official launch of Dying Light 2: Stay Human came several [minor & major] bug reports and the much dreaded “startup crash”. In this article, we will be talking about an installation bug in Dying Light 2 that is reportedly a subset of the much-reported startup crash issue. Dying Light 2 triggers an installation in-game after players launch it for the first time. And, many of us are unable to verify and complete the same. The installation progress is stuck after a while and leads to the game crashing for some. This has reportedly affected PC users only – we haven’t come across similar reports with the PS or Xbox releases.
Dying Light 2 was launched today and is now available to play on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5. A Nintendo Switch version is yet to come – it was delayed because the developers wanted to provide fans with the “gaming experience at the level they deserve”. As of now, Techland has promised to release the Switch version by August 2022. We are yet to see how such a plan works out! As for Dying Light 2’s situation, being a “Zombie Game” on next-gen hardware and PC isn’t easy in 2022. Dying Light 2 has kept that in mind and upheld its prequel’s much-loved mechanics while adding in some much-needed improvements.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human not verifying & stuck at installing
If you are not able to install Dying Light 2, be assured of a fix by the end of this article! As it happens, some peeps are stuck at some point in the installation process after they launch the game. No matter how many times they restart Steam and re-try launching the game, the problem seems to persist. Well, as mentioned before, the cause of this installation bug may be the same as the much-reported startup crash issue of Dying Light 2. And fortunately, many were able to figure a way out of this dilemma by simply applying the official workaround that developers suggested for Dying Light 2: Stay Human’s startup crash issue.
Is there a fix yet?
Before you head on to try the workaround, make sure that your internet is stable. Many installation and crash errors may be fixed by ensuring a steady and fast network connection. You can also try disabling the anti-virus program/s on your system before launching Dying Light 2 to avoid interference. If you have already tried these and nothing worked, try the following workaround:
Firstly, right-click on the game’s executable file or Dying Light 2 icon on your Desktop and select Properties. Now, add in “/nolightfix” under Launch Options. Finally, save changes and try to launch Dying Light 2: Stay Human again. If you are unable to fix the problem, send a report to Techland including dump files. You can learn more about the process from here.
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