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Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition

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Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

macOS · PC · Linux · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Techland · 2015

LumiScore

64/100

Good

Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition is an action RPG that builds spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time, but features intense violence and gore.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.65

Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition offers an open-world experience with a strong emphasis on parkour and combat, promoting spatial awareness, reaction time, and problem-solving skills as players navigate the environment and fight zombies. The multiplayer mode encourages teamwork and communication to survive the zombie-infested world.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

The game features intense violence with gore, strong language, and a pervasive sense of fear and horror, making it unsuitable for younger players. The lack of clear stopping points and penalties for breaks could lead to extended play sessions. The 'Be the Zombie' mode may also expose players to competitive toxicity.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~17 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition a LumiScore of 64/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition?

The game features intense violence with gore, strong language, and a pervasive sense of fear and horror, making it unsuitable for younger players. The lack of clear stopping points and penalties for breaks could lead to extended play sessions. The 'Be the Zombie' mode may also expose players to competitive toxicity.