To turn on the flashlight in Dying Light 2, press DOWN on the directional Pad (PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo Switch).
Additionally, you may want to increase the Gamma in Game Options > Video > Gamma. Turn it up to the maximum to improve visibility in dark places. The game is very dark in general, so you will need the flashlight a lot, especially at night or in underground tunnels.
The flashlight has infinite battery and never needs to be recharged, you can keep it turned on permanently.
The flashlight is unlocked automatically during the 1st Main Quest “Pilgrim’s Path”, during Objective “Find Spike’s contact”. It’s part of the prologue early in the game, but it’s not unlocked from the very start. It unlocks about 30-60 minutes into the game.
For more Dying Light 2 guides, check out the Dying Light 2 – 100% Completion Wiki & Strategy Guide.
Phillip Lee says
I’m far enough in the game that I’m looking for Sophie’s brother but my flashlight won’t come on so I can don’t even exist