Dying Light 2 Winter Tales 2026: Complete Guide to Every Exclusive Weapon & Gear Before the Event Ends

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(Update January 2026)

Winter descended on Villedor, bringing with it one of the most festive — and chaotic — seasonal events Dying Light 2 has ever seen. The Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2025 event transformed the city into a snow-covered battleground filled with limited-time enemies, community challenges, and highly sought-after exclusive gear.

While the snow has since melted and the festivities have ended, the legend of that winter lives on.

This guide serves as the complete historical archive of the Dying Light 2 Winter Tales 2025 event, documenting every exclusive weapon, outfit, and progression system available during its three-week run from December 18, 2025, to January 8, 2026.

For veterans, this is a walk down memory lane.
For newcomers, it’s a look at what was possible — and a preview of how future seasonal events in Villedor may be structured.

Dying Light 2 Winter Tales 2025 Exclusive Armory – Full Item List

Dying Light 2 Winter Tales 2025: Exclusive Weapon & Gear Guide

The event’s best rewards were spread across four distinct activity pillars, ensuring something for every type of survivor. Below is a complete archive of every major reward and how it was unlocked during the event.

Winter Tales 2025 Rewards Table

Weapon / Gear NameHow It Was UnlockedKey Details & Source
Glacier Shank KnifeComplete Week 1 Community GoalAwarded for the global kill count of Naughty Biters (Dec 18–23)
Guiding Star MaceComplete Week 2 Community GoalAwarded for the global kill count of Naughty Virals (Dec 23–30)
Fractal Frost AxeComplete Week 3 Community GoalAwarded for the global kill count of Uncle Snow (Dec 30–Jan 8)
Skoll Axe Blueprint & Frost Weapon VariantsPurchase from Baka’s Event ShopRequired Winter Sweets & reputation earned from time-limited bounties
“Murderous Helper” Outfit & BundleDecorate the Community Christmas TreeRequired donating ornaments found throughout Villedor
Night Wolf → Crimson Werewolf SetPurchase & Complete Bundle QuestlinePremium Night Wolf Bundle evolved into Crimson Werewolf via 4-part quest
Killer Krampus Item SetSuccessfully Raid Santa AirdropsRequired using a Letter from Santa and defeating Uncle Snow

Winter Tales 2025 Event Structure – Step-by-Step Breakdown

Step 1: Weekly Community Weapon Hunts

Each week, the entire Dying Light 2 player base worked toward a shared global kill goal. Once the community hit the target, every participating player received the reward directly in their stash.

Weekly Rewards Recap:

  • Week 1: Hunt Naughty Biters → Glacier Shank Knife

  • Week 2: Hunt Naughty Virals → Guiding Star Mace

  • Week 3: Hunt Uncle Snow → Fractal Frost Axe

Pro Tip for Future Events:
High-density zones like Old Villedor were ideal for farming kills. Uncle Snow spawned most reliably at heavily guarded Santa Airdrops.

Step 2: Vendor Progression – Baka’s Event Shop

Baka, stationed just outside the Bazaar, served as the event’s personal progression hub.

How Baka’s Reputation Grind Worked:

  1. Accept Event Bounties

    • Three unique Winter Tales bounties refreshed each session.

  2. Earn Winter Sweets & Reputation

    • Completing bounties rewarded currency and reputation.

  3. Unlock Better Rewards

    • Higher reputation tiers unlocked premium shop items, including the Skoll Axe Blueprint.

This system rewarded consistent daily play rather than raw difficulty.

Step 3: Santa Airdrop Raids – High Risk, High Reward

Santa Airdrops were the most dangerous and lucrative activities of the Winter Tales 2025 event.

Santa Airdrop Raid Process:

  • Earn a Letter to Santa

    • Reach approximately 1,000 reputation with Baka.

  • Trigger the Airdrop

    • Send the letter via a red mailbox to summon a unique, marked drop.

  • Prepare for Combat

    • Drops were guarded by Uncle Snow and elite Krampus enemies.

    • Players could stack the Winter Boon damage buff by defeating other festive enemies beforehand.

  • Secure the Reward

    • Looting Santa’s Present container granted massive Winter Sweets and the ultra-rare Killer Krampus item set.

Step 4: The Community Christmas Tree Project

Festive ornaments were scattered across Villedor and could be donated to the Community Christmas Tree in the Bazaar.

  • Every donation contributed to global milestones

  • Each milestone unlocked community-wide rewards

  • Fully decorating the tree unlocked the “Murderous Helper” Outfit & Bundle

This system ensured that even casual players could meaningfully contribute.

Looking Back – The Legacy of Winter Tales 2025

The Dying Light 2 Winter Tales 2025 event succeeded because it catered to every playstyle:

  • Accessible community goals for casual players

  • Structured reputation grinding for completionists

  • High-skill cooperative raids for dedicated groups

  • A global cooperative project that united the community

Although the event’s exclusive weapons and outfits are now permanently locked to those who earned them, its design offers a clear blueprint for future seasonal events.

Key Takeaways for Future Dying Light 2 Seasonal Events

  • Prioritize Weekly Community Goals
    The most reliable source of powerful free gear.

  • Engage with Event Vendors Daily
    Vendor bounties drive progression and currency gain.

  • Save High-End Activities for Prepared Groups
    Events like Santa Airdrops reward coordination and planning.

  • Contribute to Community Projects
    Small contributions unlock unique cosmetics for everyone.

The winter of 2025 may be over in Villedor, but the lessons learned — and memories of battling across snow-swept rooftops — remain.

What was your favorite moment or reward from the Winter Tales event?
Share your experience in the comments, and stay tuned for future guides on the next challenge to hit the streets of Villedor.    

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