Dying Light is easily my favourite game this year so far. It’s got some story and pacing issues, and a great deal of that open-world bloat – but they’re issues that can be easily ignored because it’s just so much fun. It’s been available digitally for about a month now, with its physical release delayed until this week. Unfortunately, it looks like that local release has been delayed again.
Here’s an excerpt from a mail that a retailer has been sending to those who’ve pre-ordered the open-world zombie-slaying game.
We are so sorry to be the bearer of even more bad news regarding Dying Light. The suppliers have just let us know that this title will probably not reach us this week.
The official response from Ster Kinekor entertainment is that “shipment delays for all territories from Poland are currently being assessed due to logistical issues. The street date will now move to either Wednesday the 4th or Thursday the 5th of March.” This is not good news as we cannot give you a firm ETA at this point. We will keep you up to date once we receive any further updates.
Those who’ve pre-ordered will be able to get a refund, or wait it out for another week. While an extra week is hardly a long time after a month-long delay, it can be infuriating for those who’ve been eagerly waiting for a physical release. We’ve asked the local distributor for comment, and will keep you updated once we hear anything.
We have an official statement!
Ster Kinekor Entertainment unfortunately confirms that due to logistical issues experienced in Europe, Dying Light, the action survival horror game will sadly not launch on Friday, 27th February 2015 as previously confirmed but will only make it into South African stores on Wednesday, 4th March 2015.
Last Updated: February 24, 2015
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 10:40
Oh FFS!!! **collapses into dead heap on the floor**
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 10:44
Same here buddy, like Geoff said, a week is not long, but we’ve been waiting for it for a long time now so it’s incredibly infuriating…sigh. Might just go digital…
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 10:47
Yeah, an extra week won’t kill me… But it’ll come damn close! 😉 I seriously cannot wait to get my hands on this game… Been tempted a few times to go digital. But my pre-order is over R100 off, so it’s well worth the wait for that price. Guess I’ll just have to focus some more on my backlog till then.
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 10:49
lol, yeah, was tempted for a month now to go digital. Will just ride it out I guess. Just worried as it’s not confirmed that it will only be delayed for a week.
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 10:52
That is somewhat disconcerting… Good thing is that we get 2 3rds of the dlc packs, at least. Maybe now they’ll make it all 3 dlc packs. 😉
Also placed my pre-order today for FF Type-O. The hype has got me! And I must say – FFXV is looking seriously SHWEET!
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 10:55
HAHAHA!!!!YES, my man!!. Yeah, pre-ordered yesterday. less than a month away!!
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 10:59
I always think about going digital. But the price difference between Steam and BT Games is HUGE. I picked up the Special Edition of Total War: Attila for R445 and the ordinary title on Steam is $44.95. Plus the download is 10Gb so the two days release difference wasn’t such a big deal in the long run for me. At release I always go local.
Kensei Seraph
February 24, 2015 at 10:51
*Stomps on @rock789:disqus’s head and limbs just to make sure he’s dead and won’t get back up suddenly*
Kensei Seraph
February 24, 2015 at 10:58
http://www.picgifs.com/games-gifs/games-gifs/dead-space/picgifs-dead-space-5162490.gif
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 11:11
I really need to play that game again! Enjoyed it SO much when it was released – impulse buy for me (had never heard of it) wanting something new to play over the holidays… And it turned out to be one of my all-time favourites!
Kensei Seraph
February 24, 2015 at 14:14
It’s a dam good game.
I actually have 3 copies of it.
1 physical, 1 Origin and 1 Steam.
I got the 2 digital versions from the EA Humble Bundle.
Admiral Chief
February 24, 2015 at 10:52
*grabs the mop and bucket to clean up again
DrKiller
February 24, 2015 at 11:23
You busy with production anyway…. Get back onto it! 😛
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 11:29
Shut up, vile developer! Who let you out of your cage?! :p
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 11:30
Do you guys work together?
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 11:32
Sadly yes… I hope I have your pity on this… 😉 🙂
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 11:33
LOL I’m a dev too so I feel your production pain though at the very least/
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 11:34
**sniff** Why thank you. 😉
DrKiller
February 24, 2015 at 11:33
well define “together” 😛
Also, I do most of the “working”, as you can see, he is just on LG 😀
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 11:34
Is he the compiler to your code? Is he the parameter to your method?
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 11:35
o_O
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 11:35
Too much? 😛
DrKiller
February 24, 2015 at 11:38
He used to, till he said one day that he isn’t lus for Bacon 🙁 Since then I’ve moved upstairs leaving him locked downstairs 😛
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 12:18
That is true… I now dwell in “The Cave”… Eating innocents who wonder downstairs, curious about the screams that emanate from there… 😉
DrKiller
February 24, 2015 at 12:24
SIES! I wouldn’t eat innocent even if he paid me to do it 😛
/runs
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 12:25
lol 🙂
Admiral Chief
February 24, 2015 at 12:30
Oh snap!
Admiral Chief
February 24, 2015 at 11:43
The IPs confirm it, they are indeed…bonded
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 12:17
LIES! **throws up**
DrKiller
February 24, 2015 at 11:33
I saw a bright flashing light and followed it… Sorry 🙁
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 11:34
Damn it… I told them no using torches in the vicinity of the cages… I shall have to have that area walled off again, I guess. 😉
RinceThis
February 24, 2015 at 11:55
Kicks Heap *RUNS
oVg
February 24, 2015 at 10:41
lol I thought it was released 3 weeks ago. Just shows how much I care these days.
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/02/the-jimquisition-the-old-how-long-should-games-be-debate/
Loftus
February 24, 2015 at 10:41
Somewhere out there is a Evil super Villain laughing at us for the delay he has caused !
Laugh Like this:
oVg
February 24, 2015 at 10:48
lol
Admiral Chief
February 24, 2015 at 10:54
HAHAHHA
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2015 at 10:46
MOAR free DLC please
Geoffrey Tim
February 24, 2015 at 10:51
Sorry, i didnt have time to shop in a sad dawson image, so I just stole D’s one.
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2015 at 10:56
It would have fitted nicely seeing how the opening song for Dawsons Creek was “I Don’t Want to Wait”
Admiral Chief
February 24, 2015 at 10:53
So, when is the launch so I can get my free copy?
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 10:54
Delayed… Till spring 2021…
Actually, that’s cruel – I shouldn’t joke about things like that… It’s actually 2017… 😉 :p
Guild
February 24, 2015 at 10:57
So ya, guess I can give it to my daughter as a Christmas present when it finally arrives….in 2030
Rock789
February 24, 2015 at 10:58
**sobs coz it’s probably true**
RinceThis
February 24, 2015 at 11:58
lol
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 10:59
#StayStrongUmar
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 11:03
https://i.imgur.com/PRfdtBp.png
L337J1MB0B
February 24, 2015 at 10:59
Sheesh.. this isn’t rocket science, dudes.
Travis
February 24, 2015 at 11:01
Ive was playing this game the whole weekend. It is such fun, for me personally I would say this game is much more enjoyable than any Borderlands, ie regarding the gameplay, combat and loot.
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 11:01
WHAT?!
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 11:01
LOL!
Travis
February 24, 2015 at 11:05
Im serious, I know people have commented on the characters being shallow, I dont even find that really, but the Parkour is absolutely 1st class, so fun, that grappling hook is insane. I love the loot system I think its more enjoyable than the overdone Borderlands. The combat is fairly easy but you can attack problems with many unique solutions. Summary ITS REALLY FUN!
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 11:06
I do not even know how to deal with this right now. I’m going to go find a corner and rock myself until the next Borderlands comes out.
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 11:07
I’m amped for BL3. That’s something I’ll buy on release. I’ll even save up.
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 11:10
Cannot wait. If they release Tiny Tina as playable I’M GOING TO DIE BUT NOT REALLY BECAUSE I’LL BE KILLING THE WORLD WITH EXPLOSIONS!
Anyway. Is this you SAYING you’re going to get something when really you’re going to drop me on the last day so I have to play the campaign of AWESOME alone again? 😛
*Edit: You’re going to do something horrible and get it on console, aren’t you? 😛
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 11:12
No. TPS didn’t have me excited. I was just interested. BL3 is insta buy. No questions asked. I don’t even care if you buy it. I know you will, but I don’t care. I’ll play it solo if I have to. XD
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 11:13
One does not just play Borderlands solo…
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 11:13
BL1 + all DLC. BL2 + all DLC.
I do. >_<
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 11:15
I wonder if BT Games will accept a Pre-Order now already. 😛
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 11:16
Lol. I would. Will be my first pre-order since Need for Speed Underground 2. It’s been that long, yeah. XD
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 11:12
ALSO TINY TINA OMG THIS IS AAAAAAAAWESOME!!!!!!!
Yeah I’d go nuts if that happens.
Pariah
February 24, 2015 at 11:31
Why the fuck would I get it on console? O_O
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 11:38
Why does anybody get anything on console? Because some men just want to watch the world burn.
Geoffrey Tim
February 24, 2015 at 11:06
Have you got some of the sillier blueprints? Like stasis grenades and Airstrikes? SO MUCH FUN.
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 24, 2015 at 11:06
SAY IT AINT SO, GEOFF! SAY IT AINT SO!
Umar
February 24, 2015 at 11:08
Look at these insensative humans talking about how fun the game is while others are waiting to play it. Shame on you two..SHAME!
Travis
February 24, 2015 at 11:09
Not yet, Im taking my time I love the game so much. Climbing the bridge to the very top to get the lights and then going farther right to the top and the view of Harran at night from there is stunning
RinceThis
February 24, 2015 at 11:58
take that back!
Travis
February 24, 2015 at 14:27
Never, and I do like Borderlands(Id give Borderlands 2 a 7.5 and Dying Light a 8.75), but Dying Light is far more enjoyable, I find Borderlands too repetitive
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 24, 2015 at 11:07
Did it have to be a long, protracted death?
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
February 24, 2015 at 11:09
FUCK THIS SHIT by the time we get it the sequel will be out. I WANT BLOOD. POLISH BLOOD
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
February 24, 2015 at 11:10
Look at me! Grown ass man getting angry over vidja gamez! Ladies?
WitWolfy
February 24, 2015 at 11:10
I wonder why, the digital version has been out for WEEKS!
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
February 24, 2015 at 11:10
Iemand fok heeltyd by die printers op skiem ek
WitWolfy
February 24, 2015 at 11:14
Meskien is jy reg… Hulle het seker die artwork verander van “Dying light” na “South African Load shedding” 😉
HvR
February 24, 2015 at 11:14
Could be worse, you could be stuck Germany where you are forced to wait for physical copy release in neighbouring country and have the smuggle it in country past the Gestapo Ratings Board.
umfezo
February 24, 2015 at 11:16
Is it coming out on Gamecube?
Futureman
February 24, 2015 at 11:19
The only thing Dying is everyones patience, its been to long, im not sure if this ads to the hype or if its takes away
Kromas Votes LAG WCMovie Event
February 24, 2015 at 11:23
But I already finished it!! 😛
Lothy
February 24, 2015 at 11:29
OH COME ON!!! Had some serious co-op action planned for Friday night… Why cant they just send us the keys then, shit I don’t need the physical copy…
Viking Of Science
February 24, 2015 at 11:30
Jesus, by the time it gets here, everybody will have cancelled hardcopy pre-orders, gone digital AND finished the game…
JustAnotherGamer
February 24, 2015 at 11:45
Dont care becos i dont like zombie games.
Loftus
February 24, 2015 at 11:51
Now taking bets on which is SA first : Half life 3 or Dying Light
Admiral Chief
February 24, 2015 at 12:04
Half Light dying life
Loftus
February 24, 2015 at 12:23
silently into the night
RinceThis
February 24, 2015 at 11:55
lol
Sir Faulty
February 24, 2015 at 12:09
Gosh I already finished this title weeks ago on Steam. Good game although a bit rough around the edges but definitely worth a play. On PC it looked gorgeous.
Wyzak
February 24, 2015 at 12:15
Bah! I guess I’ll have to wait longer now to win my free copy at the launch event 😀
Admiral Chief
February 24, 2015 at 12:29
You and me both dude
Anon A Mouse
February 24, 2015 at 12:24
I blame Eskom for this Dying Light.
CAE9872
February 24, 2015 at 17:04
LOL clever dick.
Warren
February 24, 2015 at 12:26
This not good news at all… A month delayed had been bad enough. I do hope that publishers and the design studio think about this next time, since it seems to be that the problem is coming from Poland, where the creative studio resides…
Lothy
February 24, 2015 at 12:37
so does this mean console and/or pc. Doesn’t ster kinekor only import the console versions?
Geoffrey Tim
February 24, 2015 at 12:41
Nope, all physical copies.
Lothy
February 24, 2015 at 12:46
Well now I want a free season’s pass!!!
JacoZAB
February 24, 2015 at 13:38
Witcher 3 delay confirmed. If they are having problems with logistics from Poland we can expect the worst. It’s the end time people!!
Nikola
February 24, 2015 at 13:39
FFS!! Delay after delay come on they really need to get their act together now…
scary world
February 24, 2015 at 14:20
It’s recently come to light that the game was delayed so that they could censor it (some zombies wore turbans) in a bid to not offend Muslims and to prevent the possibility of another bloodbath like the one in Paris.
The EU discs were printed ahead of the game’s January launch and were ready to be shipped alongside the American discs but had to be recalled at the last second in hopes of placating and appeasing the growing sub-section of Muslim residents in European and African countries.
Dark Ages here we come…again.
murica
February 24, 2015 at 19:12
Good thing I live in America and have had it for like a month now