Techland has introduced a new personalized spatial audio feature for Dying Light 2: Stay Human and Dying Light: The Beast, allowing players to experience more precise directional sound through ordinary headphones. The optional upgrade, developed in partnership with audio technology company Embody, became available on November 5, 2026, with a 14-day free trial followed by a one-time payment of $19.99 for continued access.
Called Immerse Gamepack, the technology is integrated into both games through a new Enhanced Headphone Mode. According to Techland’s official announcement, the feature is designed to help players identify the position of approaching infected enemies through sounds such as footsteps, screams, growls, and environmental movement.
The upgrade focuses on improving spatial awareness, particularly when threats are approaching from behind, above, or below the player. In Dying Light 2, this could help players locate enemies moving across rooftops in Villedor, while Dying Light: The Beast players may find it easier to distinguish infected creatures moving through the surrounding environment in Castor Woods.
Unlike conventional headphone surround-sound solutions that use a generalized audio profile, Embody’s technology creates a personalized listening profile based on the player’s head and ear anatomy.
During setup, players enable Enhanced Headphone Mode under Settings > Audio and scan an on-screen QR code using their smartphone. A short video scan of their head and ears is then used to generate an individualized audio profile. Players also select a preset matching their headphones.
The approach uses personalized head-related transfer function processing, commonly known as HRTF, to simulate how sounds reach a listener’s ears from different directions. By accounting for anatomical differences between listeners, Embody aims to improve the perceived positioning of sounds in a three-dimensional environment.
The technology does not require dedicated gaming headsets, surround-sound speakers, or additional hardware. Standard stereo headphones and earbuds are supported, and the setup process does not require a separate smartphone application or computer webcam.
Techland and Embody announced their collaboration in October before releasing the feature on November 5. The upgrade is available for the supported PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions of the games.
Players can access Immerse Gamepack free for 14 days without entering payment information. The trial provides access to the personalized audio technology across both supported Dying Light titles.
Once the trial expires, continued use requires a $19.99 lifetime license, with regional pricing including €19.99 in Germany. The purchase covers both games on a single platform, meaning players who own Dying Light 2 and Dying Light: The Beast on Steam only need one PC license.
However, licenses do not transfer between platforms. Players switching between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S must purchase a separate license for each platform where they want to use the feature.
There is no subscription fee, and the trial does not automatically convert into a paid purchase.
Importantly, the existing audio experience in both games remains unchanged for players who do not purchase the upgrade. Enhanced Headphone Mode is disabled by default, and activating the paid feature is not necessary to continue playing either title.
Personalized spatial audio is not entirely new to gaming. Technologies such as Dolby Atmos for Headphones and other virtual surround-sound solutions already use spatial processing to simulate directional audio through stereo headphones. Embody’s approach differs primarily through its individualized profile generation and integration with the games’ audio systems.
Whether that personalization delivers a noticeable improvement over existing headphone audio will depend on individual listening conditions and has not been established through independent comparative testing.
The addition gives Dying Light players another audio configuration to experiment with, although the separate charge for an enhancement to previously released games may be a consideration for those already satisfied with their current sound setup.
With the free trial available, players can evaluate the positional audio differences using their existing headphones before deciding whether the $19.99 upgrade is worthwhile.
