Hello friend! This is Terry Williams here, your favorite tech geek and gaming enthusiast. Today I want to provide an in-depth analysis on Hakon‘s background and the setting of Dying Light 2. As an expert on all things gaming, I‘ve done extensive research to uncover insights into this ambiguous but important character.
What We Know About Hakon
Hakon speaks with a distinctive French accent and uses some French words and phrases periodically in his dialogue. For example, he says "merci" instead of "thank you." This suggests he is a native French speaker or comes from a French-speaking region.
However, Hakon‘s visual design and name do not conclusively point to him being ethnically French. He has fair skin, black hair, and a mustache, which could fit people from various parts of Europe. And "Hakon" is actually a Scandinavian name meaning "high son."
According to the Dying Light wiki, Hakon‘s exact nationality is never outright stated in the game. But based on the accent, most players assume he is likely French, Belgian, or possibly Swiss.
As my friend, I‘d speculate his name might come from having ancestors from Scandinavia or Northern Europe. But he personally grew up speaking French and sounding like a native speaker.
The Multicultural Setting of Villedor
Dying Light 2 takes place in the massive city of Villedor, located somewhere in mainland Europe. Villedor seems inspired aesthetically by Eastern European cities like Warsaw and Prague.
But it‘s intentionally kept vague where exactly Villedor is on the map. It could plausibly exist in a fictional country inspired by places like Poland, Germany, or the Balkan states.
Importantly, Villedor was a huge metropolitan area even before the zombie apocalypse. It would have attracted immigrants, expats, and refugees from all across Europe and the world.
When civilization started collapsing, the city became flooded with even more refugees seeking safety behind its walls. So Villedor has an incredibly diverse population from all different nationalities and cultures.
For example, some other notable characters include:
- Juan – A Spanish mechanic
- Sophie – A British nurse
- Xian Mei – A Chinese immigrant
- Amber – An American student
So Hakon is not the only foreigner there! Villedor is a true melting pot.
How Villedor Connects to Harran from Dying Light 1
The first Dying Light took place in the fictional Middle Eastern city of Harran, inspired aesthetically by Turkish cities.
Harran is located in a totally different region than Villedor. But the two cities are connected by the spread of the zombie virus:
- The Harran virus outbreak was originally contained by the Global Relief Effort (GRE).
- But later, the GRE secretly tried to weaponize the virus, causing a catastrophic global outbreak known as The Fall.
- This brought the infection to Villedor, thousands of miles away from Harran.
So while Villedor is not in the same country or area as Harran, the games share a continuity of lore.
Is Villedor Meant to Be in France?
There are some clues that Villedor may specifically be located in France:
- French seemed to be a commonly spoken language there even before the outbreak.
- Some street signs and business names appear French.
- The architecture resembles French cities like Paris or Marseille in some parts.
However, the developers have intentionally kept Villedor‘s location vague and ambiguous. It seems meant to represent a fictional European melting pot city.
So while it draws some inspirations from France, Villedor is not conclusively a French city itself. Hakon could plausibly have immigrated there from France, Belgium, or French-speaking Switzerland.
The Bottom Line
In summary friend, here‘s the key points on Hakon and Dying Light 2‘s setting:
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Hakon clearly speaks fluent French and likely comes from a French background. But his precise nationality and origins are unconfirmed.
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Villedor is inspired by Eastern European settings but contains residents from all over Europe and the world, especially refugees.
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The city‘s location is purposely mysterious, but has some French influences among many other diverse cultures.
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Villedor is connected to the first game‘s Harran but is thousands of miles away in mainland Europe rather than the Middle East.
So in conclusion, while Hakon certainly speaks French, Villedor itself is not necessarily meant to be directly located in France. The developers intentionally created an ambiguous, multicultural melting pot setting!
Let me know if you need any clarification on these points or have additional questions. I‘m always happy to provide my insider perspective as a gaming expert and discuss Dying Light lore with a friend!
