Dying Light 2: Stay Human Nintendo Switch Cloud Version Delayed

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With the plethora of game delays in 2021, it's fair to assume that many of the games intended for release in 2022 may not make it out this year. Many developers are still struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on game development and many of the issues from 2020's initial lockdown period have had ripple effects on the status of games even two years later. With this in mind, it's not too much of a surprise to say that Dying Light 2: Stay Human's Nintendo Switch cloud version has been delayed.

Polish developer Techland has revealed that while Dying Light 2: Stay Human is still on track to make its February 4th release date after going gold back in December, the Nintendo Switch version, which is powered by cloud technology, has been delayed, with the team citing its commitment to quality as the influencing factor behind the major delay. The original Dying Light received a native Nintendo Switch port in 2021 under the title Dying Light: Platinum Edition. The native Switch port was met with warm critical reception, with many outlets surprised at the quality of the port, which is why fans were disappointed when Techland revealed that the Switch port for Dying Light 2 would utilize cloud technology.

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Techland has confirmed that it intends to release the Nintendo Switch cloud version of Dying Light 2: Stay Human within six months of the original intended release date, meaning this version of the game will likely release before September 2022. Unfortunately, due to the scope of the game, it seems like a native port to the console has been ruled out, as the developer has revealed no intention on scrapping the cloud version for a native port to Nintendo's