The Faction of Sentient Volatiles Theory (Dying Light 2 Predictions)

A quick Dying Light 2 analysis. Ignore my rambling.

[@PurposelessRabbitholes]

So do I sound insane or does this make as much sense as I think it does

[@Sophie_the_Sapphic]

You don't sound any more insane then usual

[@Schmage]

It makes too much sense, and I love it.

[@l.shaquille_oatmeal.l]

It does make sense… too much sense

[@cornonthekobi]

I'm not sure if it makes sense but I know you sound insane

[@l.shaquille_oatmeal.l]

@@cornonthekobi but doesn’t everything sound insane when it makes sense? Think about it

[@ZERO-vi8kw]

Kyle crane being the volatile leader would be the coolest shit

[@voodooozo3755]

He would be night hunter amongst volatiles.

[@imwalter2634]

Crane is not the night hunter

[@voodooozo3755]

@@imwalter2634 why?

[@derkturtle7191]

@@imwalter2634 he is

[@assertedone7363]

Oh not this shit again

[@Lakefront_Khan]

You're like a dad that comes back from buying cigarettes because he forgot his wallet .

[@quartermaster2809]

He's like that dad who finally found milk after being missing for 15 years

[@sr.ludvig1368]

@@quartermaster2809 hahahhaha and come back with the cigarettes too

[@TWTO8818]

Forgor

[@cherryboy7359]

@@TWTO8818 💀

[@youtubestudiosucks978]

Are you a monstergirl? I'm a monster layer, i fuck monsters

[@MIKUIEL]

The concept of this is ten times better than what was given smh the concept of sentient volatiles interacting with a dying humanity is fucking epic

[@PurposelessRabbitholes]

6:19 I know Techland has said there are no recurring characters but like... why would you confirm something like that and spoil the fun for everyone? Plus, they kept saying there were no guns in the game, but now we’ve seen the Scorpio launcher and a full-on shotgun. Not too invested in the Kyle Crane bit of this though tbh, it is a long shot

[@adamamentia2678]

I've heard the games development has been an absolute mess so there's no telling what we'll get at this point.

[@PurposelessRabbitholes]

Fair ^^^ those articles about the turbulent development really have me on edge, hope everything’s going alright not just for the game but for all the ground-level devs at Techland. There was some real foul shit about the work environment in those articles...

[@rusty9705]

@@adamamentia2678 I’ve just been on edge from the start, seems way too good to be true though Kyle being the leader of a Volatile Faction would be great.

[@game_clips7627]

Hopefully it comes out fresh and not undercooked AF like TLOU2 we dont need another one of those

[@JuiceboxCE]

@@rusty9705 Kyle as a volatile (bars lmao) would be such a cool parallel to Fallout's Marcus and Jacobstown, a collection of good/neutral supermutants and nightkin

[@phillipshields7402]

Sounds like it's heading the "I am legend." route.

[@roivasethar8079]

Exactly what I thought!!! Just finished the book last month, it will be really interesting if the story of DL2 goes the same route as the book did.

[@mattmedrala1947]

More like the movie, at least. The book was much more shocking in that the vampires had become the new society and the 'human' had become a savage monster that needed to die so this new society can continue. Dying Light's world doesn't seem to be too far gone yet.

[@dranzerjetli5126]

Not bad. Was a good movie

[@dranzerjetli5126]

@this is [REDACTED] these are more zombies though like really non bloodsucking zombies

[@Evilmurderwizard]

also the title "stay human" makes a lot of sense with this theory

[@dutchvanderlinde4713]

I was just about to comment that

[@DaSourOrange]

Yes I've been waiting to hear you talk about Dying Light 2 again

[@supercalifragic1551]

Imagine a Prey-like dynamic where you have Technical / Human skills vs Unnatural / Infected skills. Your progression and investment into one over the other shaping how you interact with the world. You start human, but you might not end that way if you invested heavily / more into the infected tree(s), eventually being weakened by daylight, or outright harmed eventually. Infected become less of a threat, but now humans start becoming a threat. Really good concept to apply to some kind of vampire game at least where you're a natural born vampire that could go either way, plus being more supernatural to involve more interesting abilities.

[@vincam2628]

Very sad that I’m hindsight they didn’t do this really just dropped the ball honestly

[@son-of-1810]

6:34 We’ve already seen his face without the mask so that’s a no go, UNLESS if your theory is somewhat true then he could start having to wear one later down the line because of developing mandibles

[@EchoingEmptiness]

Nah, don't worry, he just removed his wisdom teeths.

[@massy9437]

to be fair it could be before his full turn

[@abdullahkwty2730]

I just released something the eyes of the mother are the same as the Volatil an DL2 the eyes of the Volatil in DL1 are red

[@theveryloosegoose]

Very interesting theory, I could see it working out, especially the "Aiden is a bridge between volatiles and humans" part because, y'know... The fate of the humans is already in his hand, why not give him a few more fates

[@seanbrown2294]

If Kyle Crane was in DL2, I think it would be cool to see him as the Father of the Sentient Volatiles.

[@blenky5516]

Mannn you reallly are hella into this franchise, keep on doing the shit you love doing 👌

[@JYang0602]

Sentient Volatiles seem likely because we did get a sense of that in Dying Light: The Following. I still count that ending as Canon to the first game because we don’t know just how far these Volatiles have evolved. Talking Volatiles are a possibility and could be more fleshed out in Dying Light 2 if given the chance. But to show smarter versions of the volatiles would be cool

[@Y00bi]

The canon ending is the one where Crane became a Volatile though.

[@cryomaniac3217]

Dude, he talked about this in video, we aren't idiots. And you don't need to count the following as canon because it already is.

[@bread9923]

They go insane at night tho. How are we supposed to co exist if they don't have control over themselves at night?

[@siamzero9480]

Gonna be a wild take, but i think, this whole dilemma about the Volatiles forming their own society and being in conflict with the humans is exactly Chris Avellone's alley. Probably just got pulled when he was falsely accused

[@Rabomoje]

Yea but they didnt acknowledge it nor showcase it so theres no reason for them to get rid of it

[@ryanwells6331]

That's exactly what I said

[@thigikna]

So glad you're trying Yakuza out. Makes me happy to see my favorite youtuber playing my favorite series

[@thunderdone8273]

Fingers crossed you're right, would absolutely love to see something like this!!

[@03e-210a]

The Return of The King

[@jakecarroll4603]

Part of me hopes that “going native” is an option. Just reject humanity and lead a faction of volatiles that splits from the main infected. Let it play like the “be the zombie mode” from the first game

[@AxisChurchDevotee]

Really hope that mode returns as I always liked the idea of playing as the monsters you fight in horror games but DL1 felt like an afterthought and not much effort was put into it and it was an unbalanced mess.

[@TheRyderShotgunn]

or have it be like Prey where you can unlock certain abilities with ominous skill descriptions but very powerful effects and before you know it, you're more volatile than human

[@Ecco_The_Dolphin]

@@TheRyderShotgunn Now THAT would be cool!

[@lpmom2926]

Hard to ignore your rambling because it's so entertaining.

[@ginker4658]

My boy is back with another video about dying light this is going to be good zach

[@димасикнакукасик]

Oh thank god, Charlie, you're back! Hope you feel well

[@sosasroamaccount]

duudeee makes a lot of sense actually

[@ethank6406]

I also think people don’t talk enough about the one mission in dying light the following I can’t remember which one it is but you go to locate this guy and his floor caved in and you wander into this cave into a dark zone and find him as a volatile saying that it hurts. I have no damn clue why people don’t talk about that scene more cuz that was terrifying and made you feel empathy for the people affected by the virus

[@lolkuok6705]

It would be amazing if in one of the ending routes we purge one of those volatiles colony and there we see how much they evolved. Like some start trying to speak to you ( for example enemies in tlou2), some sacrifice themselves for the good of their wives/kids/people, and some, after witnessing this tragedy, just become empty and sit there, waiting for death. Imagine it as a mix between " no Russian" from cod mw2 and "parasite outbreak" from mgs5, where it stops being fun and you ask yourself if you have to continue this massacre.

[@harrydavine9998]

Wish you were right, fingers crossed for dlc

[@massimozuccarello4070]

I like these Videos so much. Sad you make not more frequently. You have such a talent to make funny and intelligent content that is so on point with the humor. You're one of my most favourite Channels

[@PlagueJesterSky]

Enjoy your break, I fully support this idea. I LOVED the twist at the end of the following and wanted them to do so much more with this idea.

[@matiasbosques3002]

Glad to see you back for a little video like this! I have a lot of fun listening to you talk about Dying Light! Also, have fun on your break!! See you somewhen in the future.

[@DREADEDuuubGAMING]

Saw the game play and instantly came here. I need that new video man PLEASE

[@ninjaqade879]

Seriously can't believe devs missed out on this opportunity, kind of irresponsible considering what we ended up getting and how much they stood to gain/lose

[@Novagats]

I cannot believe how spot-on you were with this

[@OfficialBiggBenn]

I really enjoyed Dying Light 1. On the hardest difficulty, it was a wonderfully difficult decision whether to actually use a gun, which would make a fight so much easier, but will probably attract more enemies. Am looking forward to 2, and I think your theory is probably right. Mostly because until this video I had thought that was a part of the story that was already announced.

[@toakovika]

Damn, I *really* wanted you to be right.

[@pagogaming2268]

Also underrated youtuber always been looking foward to your videos

[@negatiivinen_pelle2581]

Fuuuckk, I didn't even think that Crane could be Volatile in this game. And if he will be, my mind is gonna be fucking blown. Loved this video, have a nice break. You deserve it!

[@walriderprojects8428]

It's an interesting theory. I think one of the reasons we are supposed to feel sympathy for the infected is that techland took inspiration from 28 days/weeks later because the infected are not zombies but living human beings that are infected with a rage virus that they can't control, its the same thing with the last of us the infected are also not zombies but infected with a real life Fungus called cordyceps. Edit: other inspirations they took are obviously the volatiles are inspired by the darkseekers. The sympathic feeling is the infected in 28 days later. George Romero's of the dead franchise is the slow walking zombies and the walking dead is humanity being divided into groups like the saviour's lead by Negan

[@blastymcsplody2326]

Dude I could watch your videos for hours, enjoy your break, but when/if you come back, I’m looking forward to it.

[@genericidentifier]

Good video as always dude

[@shouta2467]

Saw this dudes comment for All Gone. I'm happy knowing even big youtubers knew about how cool Klay World was

[@Ryocniel]

If Crane were to come back as a volatile that would open the door for other characters to come back which is a very exciting idea. I would love to see what characters like Brecken and Spike do after The Following

[@Ryocniel]

@this is [REDACTED] virals turn into regular zombies. Volatiles... Idk ask an expert

[@Obtainedcoot]

BRO THIS VID CONVINCED ME I GOTTA GET THIS GAME , it’s i love this idea of i am legend type zombie game , and also a parkor game and a dying light game, what’s not to love

[@FreckledTM]

Well its been a bit over 5 months and you sir are right and awesome

[@fletcharn8205]

As someone who hasn't played the original Dying Light your videos have been the only thing to actually get me interested in the series, and this theory sounds so solid with what's been presented that I really will have to give the second game a look when it comes out.

[@sonofasadie]

Very nice sir. I feel like they have to do something with this now if they haven't already have it in the works

[@benfletcher8100]

Would be interesting if, at some point in the story, you have this faction of sentient (maybe even peace-striving) volatiles who ask you to help them end the hunting of volatiles by one of the other factions

[@nut6795]

What if it’s like the game prey we’re whenever you upgrade your abilities you start becoming the enemy, this but when Aidan upgrades his abilities he starts becoming more volatile like and he starts showing burning when in the sun, so when this happens you can choose to “stay human” likely the game suggests you in flying light 2 or become a volatile

[@Azrael_Equinox]

That's actually a great idea. Having the "stay human" part of the title be more literal than we originally thought would blow everyone's minds. Also who doesn't like game mechanics directly changing and effecting the story because I love that idea.

[@ultimatedoug964]

While it did not happen in the game the future dlc story is hinting that 1. It will be out of the city continuing after Aiden and Lawan leave 2. Constant “Crane is Alive” easter eggs are appearing 3. They also confirmed Kyle was the one who either started the fire when Aiden was in GRE hands or was at least there at some point (Waltz has cut dialogue talking about him but it is still canon apparently) so this faction is possibly coming in the next story DLC

[@thorshk]

wish this video would have been true

[@sleeperenterprise1296]

Glad to see you're talking about DL2 once again!

[@jmen6451]

This has to be the dopest theory! That would be a badass twist hopefully you are right!

[@ropatevuta2911]

This theory is spot on my bro, I’m placing $200 on this bet

[@Isaac.costa.]

My favorite theory from dying light yet.

[@ryanjomon]

As soon as I saw the title I wondered why I never thou of that, it just made so much sense to me

[@Snpaulie]

i’m just going to say already you’re a genius and got everything spot on. now let time do it’s thing

[@alexandras3596]

LETS GOOO! Honestly that sound like such a cool twist and hopefully there will be some interactions with Aiden dealing with being half human and how people will act around him. Will certain factions start to actively hunt him down to order to kill him or capture him for genetic testing? Or will they try to make him a leader for the next stage of evolution? There's a lot that can be done and I'm excited to see it happen! Enjoy your break and stay safe!

[@fortunatesoul12]

Love me some fan speculation rambling. Hope you hiatus is chill, keep on keeping on

[@srslywhathappened]

Also damn dude this makes a lot of sense. I think you're definitely on to something.

[@DrFrankenMax]

Dude, welcome back! Still working on that Arkham Knight editorial.... >:3

[@_JustSomeDude_]

This is a theory I like, I’d thought of it myself too. I feel they’d be like the mother, “human” while in the day and beast in the night, maybe they have a society like I am legend or maybe they’re just trying to survive too. Crane could possibly be one. I’ve heard the crane is the night hunter theory, I like it too but I think the night hunter is most likely fan service and doesn’t actually exist in game.

[@lupoc.i.4686]

I hadn’t listened to aurorian dance in a while, thanks Charlie

[@Kingkeezy1995]

Welcome back

[@MrGanjie]

Hearing the little big planet music got a like from me

[@TheVibes101]

Oh yeah, Left Bank Two is so nostalgic to me.

[@jimmysjamin1]

I really hope your right I've been getting mixed signals as well leaving me to believe it's a step-in evolution for all of humanity and for them to leave the Kyle Crain story out of it since he was such a beloved character by most at least by what I understand would be downright cruel great video and topic brother.

[@Hyp3r3r]

Nice vid

[@OceanSuper]

watching this after playing the game for a few months.. oh what couldve been

[@nerdyguy26]

Hey he's back with dying light content, beautiful.

[@donavoncummings3593]

We neeeeeeed more videos from you brudda

[@KeepitABuck50]

This sure would have been cool. Hopefully this get explored in some kinda DLC for DL2

[@foxhoundxgaming8229]

This video's f**king amazing food for thought, and now I'm hyped for the game yet again 😂

[@antonn.mp4]

I remember seeing a KZbin comment in like 2018 about a plot prediction of some sort on how crane could be in dl2 and it was really cool, so from what I remember it went along the lines of that Crane and a few other characters for dl1 were in a underground hideout the main survivors who lived through the ending of dl1 were there one of them being Brecken, and from what I remember crane was this mysterious character that obviously the character recognized the other survivors but the MC didn’t and crane was this mysterious figure in a hood and collar that collar being for the other protection in case his volotile instincts fully control him and he attacks the others and one part of the comment that made me remember it all these years later is that crane spent years isolated trying to come to his senses and the only thing he had was a picture of jade to remind him of his friends and I really liked that about it now it probably has a lot of problems with it but for a KZbin comment it was pretty damn good IMO

[@herachris]

He's back

[@LechugaOP]

God I love he's using aruarian dance as background music

[@JoseGarcia235]

You were right about Aiden. You are awesome.

[@wingedfish1175]

Happy to hear your voice again, Loved the video hope your hiatus is going well, loved the prediction don't necessarily think it'll happen but i would be happy if it did EDIT: never mind finishing the video 100% agree the devs will expand on the idea of sentient volatiles and the the info the devs love I am legend I'm sold that it'll be expanded on, can't wait for the sentient volatile faction, hope they can balance it so it's not just a choice between humans or volatiles

[@wingedfish1175]

Also would love if the protag is part volatile it'd alleviate some of the "white bread protagonist" issues

[@ripvanwinkle7689]

How did you write this 6 hours ago the video came out 1 minute ago

[@rusty9705]

@@ripvanwinkle7689 Patreon buddy boy!

[@ripvanwinkle7689]

@@rusty9705 no good

[@OmarShtaiwi_]

These couple weeks, some theories are beginning to pop out here and there by the second, and I'm loving it! reddit is feeding into it, but to keep it real, I don't expect a crazy story, I just want Dying Light 2 in my hand although... it's techland, you never know, like imagine a flash back to the room in the first game showing us that there was an actual reason behind it rather than just being there for the funnsies, and if it could be the point where Crane comes back (I really want to see him in it, it will be huge loss if he is not in it, at least as an Easter egg) but as I said I'm going to keep it low, but considering how good the following's atmosphere and story, I think we might be in for a surprise

[@jeremyyang5070]

For anyone who is interested in this idea, I strongly recommend watching 'The Jonah' short story. Its frightening that volatiles can establish such a ruthless symbiosis with desperate survivors.

[@qiif3434]

mans be spillin' da DLC beans

[@pausedog910]

Even if its not a big part of dying light 2, I would still like to see it explored a bit (maybe in a side quest) or at least reference because otherwise it kind of breaks the immersion when in the following there's one and then never touched on again

[@constructivecriticism2568]

Never unmark this video, it’s to good.

[@Sm0k3turt]

Whoops Charlie has gone insane again

[@lukky6648]

I Just wanna see this man talk about Splinter Cell

[@AlreadyLostSleep]

When you said “the next step in human evolution” I got predator 2019 flashbacks

[@80skidgrownup00]

As soon as I saw the characters with the gold masks behind Colonel Tanner I had this same thought. They reminded me of the Faceless in the Following 👍🏻

[@rockthefrogs6385]

All I want is a longer story

[@keithkania3810]

As shown in Dying Light 1 the virals were still conscious and they also speak occasionally in moments where they have a semblance of control, they also refrain from biting as they hold on to their humanity. Biters also have some remanent of humanity left even as they rot, they like to give a little hello with their left hand before going back to trying to bite your face off.

[@Beeyo176]

We love you

[@ozytastic]

Well as cool as it'd be to see Kyle as like the "king volatile" the devs did say that original characters wouldn't be returning. However the idea of a hidden faction as some sort of twist would be pretty cool, and works pretty well with the whole "stay human" and choices that impact the story. Assuming it's true perhaps you are presented with the choice to lose your humanity or "stay human" sorta like a reflection of the ending choices of dying light 1. Do you decide that perhaps maybe this is humanity's next step in evolution and decide to join em or remain human and continue fighting to restore civilization.

[@spcghst8111]

another interesting point is when you hit the faster zombies in DL1 they will cower for a second and scream things like "NO PLEASE" "STOP"

[@jayrexrjfaelagmao5157]

Mind blown 😱

[@damienward3161]

I love u stay golden

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

Looking forward to when you get back.

[@EchoingEmptiness]

Crane be like: ayo watch me form a group of ballin' volatiles

[@DoritoGOD2811]

Woohoo funny video game man is back!

[@dannyl434]

I’ve always wanted to use bodies as crashing bags from the top of buildings

[@MiraMiMiTV]

i had the dumbest smile on my face when i saw that you uploaded

[@aaronmoreno8918]

Screw it! I'm just going to say how awesome you are! I agree with that theory! Can't wait to see the game play story! 😀👍👊

[@evilguitar2132]

Imagine if you could meet Kyle crane in dl2 but he mentors you during the day and then shoves you away at sunset and eventually you find his secret and discover he's the night hunter from dl1 and get to fight him cuz in the following dlc thats what he became after sundown

[@raithanquichocho7359]

If you listen to the audio stories it even furthers this theory

[@frankkennedy6388]

4:28 "Get your hands off me you damn dirty zombie!"