The days of Xbox Live Arcade, Microsoft’s revolutionary strategy to digital distribution marked an necessary time in Techland’s historical past because of the digital-only debut of our Western first-person shooter, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger. Today, we’re going to honor our recreation’s tenth Anniversary by having a look again at what made it so memorable and share particulars a couple of particular crossover occasion in Dying Light 2 Stay Human.
The Legacy of Gunslinger
Released on May 22, 2013, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger was touted by followers and critics as one of the best within the sequence, because of its distinctive arcade-inspired gameplay, comedian e book visuals, impulsive humor, and historic inspirations. The story opens with the famend Silas Greaves getting into the Bull’s Head Saloon in Abilene, Kansas. The bar patrons rapidly acknowledge the bounty hunter protagonist and urge him to remember the glory days of his prime.
After this second, the participant will get to reenact the primary character’s previous within the type of a playable retelling of the story that blurs the road between reality and fiction. Throughout the journey, the protagonist continually finds himself in the midst of shootouts, turret hearth, dynamite debacles and face-to-face duels. He was the definition of a one-man military.
Gunplay was the linchpin that introduced the mechanics to work in unison. The participant would have three weapon varieties to select from: revolvers, shotguns and rifles. Each would turn out to be useful throughout firefights towards all those that wronged the one and solely Silas Greaves. We coupled that with on-the-move gameplay replicated from arcade video games, the place each kill is rewarded with factors. The trickier the shot, the higher the general efficiency. Style counts for one thing! Things would particularly go awry when numerous historic figures and Wild West legends like Billy the Kid, Pat Garret, Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and others would enter the body.
But the true twist to all of this was that Silas’ story and, therefore, the gameplay may change at any minute. Every interruption made by Silas’ unreliable narrator persona or the captivated listeners on the saloon may result in a wholly new scene. It had all of the grit a Western ought to have and extra, however it by no means took itself too severely. Maybe this was the key sauce that made it such an unforgettable expertise.
Crossing Over With Dying Light
Ten years later, our staff at Techland has gone on to shift focus to Dying Light — however this doesn’t imply the reminiscence of our Wild West tales will fade to mud. Far from it! To commemorate the legacy of the Call of Juarez franchise, we’re launching a brand new occasion in Dying Light 2 Stay Human known as Undead Or Alive Event.
This crossover occasion goes to have you ever tackle the duties of a vengeful protector. It is as much as the participant to search out Mean-Ass Guns to place some holes in foul enemies — purpose for the heads and ship them straight again to hell. By pursuing occasion goals, you may earn dynamite throwables, Ray McCall’s Charm, Bowie Knife, a weapon blueprint, and 25 Pilgrim Tokens.
Our staff at Techland can be releasing the Gunslinger Bundle for $6.99 on May 31. The bundle allows you to tackle the identification of Silas Greaves in Dying Light 2 Stay Human. His recreated outfit comes full with the enduring cowboy hat and blood-red poncho. The pack additionally incorporates The Gunslinger paraglider, Bowie Knife, weapon blueprint, and Dynamite blueprint.
Be certain to not miss the Undead Or Alive Event (operating from May 31 − June 7). As for individuals who have but to expertise Techland’s two largest fictional universes for the primary time, fret not. New gamers can decide up the Infected Cowboys Bundle obtainable on Xbox, which incorporates each Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Call of Juarez: Gunslinger. To study extra concerning the occasion, bundles, massive gross sales, different tenth Anniversary insights, and all issues Dying Light, go to pilgrimoutpost.com/occasions.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is on the market for buy on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Infected Cowboys Bundle
Techland
$69.99
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 video games on this bundle are playable solely on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
Call of Juarez® Gunslinger
From the mud of a gold mine to the dust of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is an actual homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the path of the West’s most infamous outlaws. Blurring the traces between man and fantasy, this journey made from memorable encounters unveils the untold reality behind a number of the biggest legends of the Old West.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
Get prepared for an journey stuffed with open world actions, the electrifying colours of the trendy darkish ages the place your actions will have an effect on the way forward for The City. Determine the steadiness of energy together with your decisions amid the rising battle and forge your personal expertise! Use 200+ weapons, 20+ weapon mods, and dozens of energy strikes to study, apply, and grasp. Show no mercy, for it won’t be proven to you.
