Welcome To Poland – Dying light Collectors Edition. Exclusive Polish Bundle – Edycja Kolekcjonerska –

First off, just to clarify, I’m not from Poland—although I do speak and understand quite a bit of the language. The main reason I got my hands on this bundle is that a colleague from work, Lucaszj, kindly picked it up for me while visiting Poland and personally brought it back to Norway. Big thanks to him for that!

Today, I received another “rare” Collector’s Edition box—Techland’s Dying Light – Edycja Kolekcjonerska. This version is exclusive to Poland and was produced in very limited quantities.

What’s interesting is that Techland and Warner Bros. didn’t just release one Polish-exclusive edition; they went all out and created two. The second version is a premium edition, even larger and packed with more goodies!

So far, I haven’t come across any other bundles or collectibles for this game anywhere else in the world—let’s hope it stays that way and remains a true rarity (especially in other languages).

Now, let’s talk about the actual box and its contents. The quality is absolutely top-notch. It’s made from proper foiled cardboard, not the flimsy kind you sometimes see. And no, the artwork isn’t slapped on with stickers—this is the real deal, printed directly onto the box.

Surprisingly, the box is smaller than I expected, but the contents are packed incredibly well, making smart use of every inch of space.

One of the highlights? Every single side of the box—top, bottom, back, and both sides—features unique artwork. None of it feels recycled or lazy, which is something collectors will definitely appreciate.

The design, Colors, and layout are extremely well thought out. This box is definitely going on one of my front shelves for sure.

The back of the box is shown above; it looks great, but as you can see, everything is in Polish.

This is how it looks inside. I took pictures after i had checked everything, so this is not exactly how it should look.

I figured out how to put everything back in after a few tries; heavy engineering plans and a brain were required to do it.

The t-shirt is inside, not opened it yet and not sure if i ever will because of 2 points:

• 1. It is bound to be of value in a few years time. (Akira, Ghostbusters, and Uncharted T-shirts are good examples here.)
• 2. T-shirt size is of course (ARHGH!) as always “Large”. I can use Large, but i prefer XL for many reasons. (i have many gamer T-shirts, and just about everyone that has come with a bundle or pre-order came in either “Medium” or “Large”…

The neckband thingy, the one you use for your zombie-killing weapons, doesn’t look strong enough for an MP5 or AG3, but i guess a Glock will work… If this is not what it’s intended for, then i don’t know why they bundled it, as i have never used one of these and never will… Ok, i might if i ever need to carry a weapon when the Zombie apocalypse comes.

Now, let’s talk about the figurine—and wow, just wow. It looks absolutely amazing… and honestly, pretty terrifying too. Definitely not something I’ll be showing to my 6-year-old son anytime soon!

I’ve shown it to a few people already, and the reaction has been the same across the board:
“Whoa, that’s one creepy figure!”

The quality is excellent. It’s firmly attached to its base, making it perfect for display on a shelf or as a standout collector’s piece. It feels solid and well crafted. Even the packaging is well done—the box has a sturdy feel, and the plastic window seems secure enough that the glue won’t be peeling off anytime soon.

Artbook time, yet another quality one (seems devs are getting the hang of this now!), and the size is more or less the standard one by now. The amount of pages is baffling: 106 pages of excellent art, yes 106 pages.  i might do pictures of every page at one point, that is, if people want it.

The instruction manual/survival guide is printed in full color, which is a nice touch—though everything is entirely in Polish, so I’ll need a bit of time to sit down and figure it all out. (Let’s just say my Polish reading skills aren’t the best!)

Now, about the stickers… well, my first reaction was: “Ugh, these look a bit off.” And unfortunately, that impression hasn’t changed. I haven’t tested them yet, and to be honest, I’m not even sure they’re actual stickers—they could just be printed cards or art flyers.

The print quality feels quite basic—no gloss, no texture, and they come across as a bit “cheap,” especially compared to the overall quality of the rest of this Collector’s Edition. They definitely feel out of place in an otherwise premium package.

Next up is the soundtrack CD. The game features some seriously cool ambient sound and music—it fits the atmosphere perfectly. That said, it’s the kind of audio that works incredibly well within the context of the game, but I’m not entirely sure how well it would stand on its own outside of that setting.

Most of the tracks are low-key and mood-driven, subtly building tension until something intense happens—like a chase, where the music ramps up dramatically.

I haven’t opened the CD yet, so I’m not sure what kind of tracks are included. Part of me wonders if the music on the disc is a more refined or arranged version of what you hear in-game—something a bit more “listenable” on its own. (Or maybe that’s just me overthinking it!)

These 2 boxes are in the Collectors Edition. The normal one is a bit boring if you ask me. The steelbook one is better, but nothing like the awesome Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide steelbook ones.

Here’s an interesting one: the “Be the Zombie” DLC. Originally, this content was meant to be exclusive to pre-orders and special edition bundles. However, due to a rocky launch in Europe, the developers decided to release it for free to everyone who purchased the game.

The troubled European launch is still ongoing. As of now, the Blu-ray version of the game has yet to be released in many regions, though it’s supposedly arriving next week. The reason? Apparently, there was a production error during the disc-pressing process, though the full details remain unclear.

Oddly enough, both the Polish and North American versions have been available in stores since launch. That said, I’m not entirely sure whether the standard Blu-ray editions were on shelves from day one or if it was just the Premium and Collector’s Editions that made it out early.

The digital version of the game has been available on Steam, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live since launch—and yes, the “Be the Zombie” DLC has been free from the start as well.

Final shot for today — a bit of a messy one, showing everything included in the box. Apologies for the quick snap; I was running out of time. I might take a cleaner, more detailed photo later on.

Thanks for reading — and I hope this Collector’s Edition sparked a little envy among you all! 😉

P.S. I’ll do my best to track down the Premium Edition too… stay tuned!

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