Dying Light is a zombie apocalypse-themed game set in an open world. Players traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious epidemic, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population with a heavy focus on Parkour mechanics, allowing players to perform actions such as climbing ledges, leaping off from edges, sliding, jumping from roofs to roofs and zip-lining.[3][4]Parkour mechanics also applied on combat. Players can perform action such as drop-kicking when engaging combat with enemies.[5] A grappling hook is also featured in the game, allowing players to climb up buildings and travel between places quickly.