Dying Light: The Beast (2025) – Release Date, Gameplay, Story, Co-op & Everything You Need to Know
The Dying Light series has always been about survival, parkour, and fighting back against the infected hordes. Now, Techland is raising the stakes with Dying Light: The Beast (2025) — a darker, more brutal evolution of the franchise.
If you loved the freedom of movement in the first two games, get ready: this sequel introduces terrifying new mutations, deeper survival mechanics, and a city more alive (and more dangerous) than ever.
Here’s everything we know — from release date and editions to story details, gameplay, system requirements, and those key questions gamers keep asking.
Release Date & Platforms
· Release Date: October 18, 2025 (confirmed by Techland)
· Platforms:
o PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro
o Xbox Series X/S
o Windows PC (Steam & Epic)
· Next-gen only → No PS4/Xbox One release.
👉 Pre-orders are live on:
Steam | Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store | Xbox Store
Editions & Pre-Order Bonuses
Techland is offering multiple editions:
· Standard Edition → Base game
· Deluxe Edition → Story expansion pass + exclusive parkour gear pack
· Collector’s Edition → Steelbook, detailed “Beast” figurine, lore book, night vision UV lamp, and special weapon skins
🎁 Pre-order Bonus: Exclusive “Beast Hunter Pack” including a rare melee weapon, outfit, and golden UV flares.
Gameplay & Mechanics
The Beast is leaning into darker survival horror tones while keeping that signature parkour freedom.
· Evolved Parkour: Grappling hooks, wall-running, and momentum-based combat chains
· Bestial Mutations: Players can unlock mutations for temporary boosts (speed, strength, healing)
· Expanded Combat: Brutal melee finishers, stealth takedowns, and customizable weapon mods
· Dynamic Day/Night Cycle: Even more dangerous nights with new predator AI
· Living City: NPC factions fight for control; your choices reshape districts and resources
Story & Setting
· Location: Set in New Carthage, a massive vertical city with flooded zones, rooftops, and underground tunnels.
· Main Plot: You play as Rafe, a survivor infected with a unique strain that gives him enhanced senses but threatens to consume him.
· Themes: Humanity vs. monstrosity — do you embrace the beast within or resist it?
· Factions: Rival survivor groups, military remnants, and cult-like infected worshippers.
· Choices Matter: Branching narrative paths with multiple endings.
Multiplayer, Co-op & Crossplay
· Co-op: Up to 4-player online co-op
· Crossplay: Confirmed across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
· Beast Mode: Optional PvP mode where one player controls a super-mutated infected hunting survivors
PC System Requirements
Minimum (1080p / 60 FPS):
· CPU: Intel i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
· GPU: GTX 1660 Super / RX 5600 XT
· RAM: 16GB
· Storage: 100GB SSD
· OS: Windows 10
Recommended (1440p / 60 FPS, High Settings):
· CPU: Intel i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
· GPU: RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT
· RAM: 32GB
· Storage: 100GB SSD
· OS: Windows 11
Performance & Next-Gen Features
· PS5 / Xbox Series X → 4K at 60 FPS with ray tracing
· PS5 Pro → 4K/120 FPS Performance Mode
· PC → DLSS 3, FSR 3, ultrawide monitor support, full ray tracing
Community & Media Reactions
· Reddit: Fans hype the new darker tone and mutations; some worry it might be too horror-heavy
· Twitter/X: Screenshots of the Collector’s Edition are going viral
· IGN Preview: “The Beast feels like Techland is blending survival horror with their iconic parkour sandbox.”
· YouTube/Streamers: Positive first impressions from gameplay demos
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
· Deeper survival mechanics & branching story
· Co-op with full crossplay
· Unique “mutation” system for combat variety
· Bigger, vertical world with dynamic factions
Weaknesses
· High PC requirements
· Risk of survival elements feeling punishing
· PvP mode might divide the fanbase
FAQs
Q: Is Dying Light: The Beast crossplay?
👉 Yes, full crossplay across all platforms.
Q: Will Dying Light: The Beast be on PS4 or Xbox One?
👉 No, it’s strictly next-gen and PC.
Q: Can you play solo?
👉 Yes, full single-player campaign with AI faction interactions.
Q: What’s Beast Mode?
👉 A PvP mode where one player becomes a super-infected hunting the others.
Q: How much does it cost?
👉 $69.99 (Standard), $89.99 (Deluxe), $159.99 (Collector’s Edition).
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