Reviewers and players on platforms like Reddit often debate the "Ultimate" value:

: Techland stopped selling the Ultimate Edition in late 2024 to transition toward the "Reloaded Edition," which now serves as the standard complete package. Content and Gameplay Value

: If you don't own the game, this version is widely considered the best deal because it bundles the most content for a lower price than buying components separately.

: Notably, Techland announced that the upcoming standalone game, Dying Light: The Beast , will be provided at no extra cost to owners of the Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition. This significantly increased the edition's value, effectively turning a DLC promise into a full second game.

: Completing the main story in the sequel takes roughly 20 hours, but a completionist run—including side quests and all endings—can take upwards of 500 hours.

The Ultimate Edition is praised for offering a "zombie parkour playground" with hundreds of hours of content.