Dying Light: The Beast – Introduction and Gameplay Overview
Discover the intense gameplay, beast-like enemies, and survival mechanics in Dying Light: The Beast.
Dying Light The Beast
You are Kyle Crane — once a man, now something far more dangerous. After years of brutal, inhuman experiments, your humanity is fractured, your mind consumed by rage, and your body transformed into a lethal fusion of man and beast. The memories of pain and betrayal fuel only one purpose: revenge. Explore a vast, unforgiving open world where survival horror collides with relentless action. Hunt down the twisted mind responsible for your transformation, stalk your prey through crumbling cities and infested ruins, and unleash the full fury of your monstrous powers. Every shadow hides danger. Every step is a fight for your life. And every kill brings you closer to justice… or the abyss.
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Key Features
Parkour Movement
Freely traverse the urban environment with fluid parkour mechanics that let you climb, jump, and vault across rooftops.
Day-Night Cycle
Experience dramatically different gameplay between day and night as zombies become more aggressive and dangerous after sunset.
Crafting System
Create and modify weapons from scavenged materials to survive against the infected hordes.
4-Player Co-op
Team up with friends in seamless drop-in/drop-out cooperative multiplayer for the ultimate survival experience.
Open World
Explore the vast, detailed city of Harran with multiple districts, each offering unique challenges and opportunities.
Brutal Combat
Engage in visceral melee combat with a variety of weapons and special moves to dismember zombies.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i3-9100 / AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- RAM: 8 GB RAM
- GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon™ RX 560 (4GB VRAM)
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- OS: Windows® 7 (64-bit)
Recommended Requirements
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel i5-8600K or newer (3.6 GHz or higher)
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB or newer
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
How to Download and Install
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- Follow the on-screen instructions to download the game files.
- Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the setup wizard.
- After installation completes, launch the game from your desktop shortcut.
- Enjoy surviving in the infected city of Harran!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Dying Light: The Beast releasing, and on which platforms?
Release: September 19, 2025 (publisher date). Steam currently lists a regional unlock of September 18, 2025 in some time zones.
Platforms: PC (Steam/Epic), PlayStation 5 (incl. PS5 Pro), Xbox Series X|S. Techland notes PS4/Xbox One versions are planned later.
Is the game free to download?
Not free for now. It’s currently a paid standalone game (Standard & Deluxe editions). However, owners of Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Ultimate Edition will receive The Beast at no additional cost to their library when it launches.
It may become available through discounts or bundles in the future, so keep an eye out. For the best current deal, use our official link to purchase and enjoy a heavy discount.
What are the minimum system requirements on PC?
Steam currently lists requirements as TBC (to be confirmed). Techland has not posted final specs yet. Check back closer to launch for official minimum and recommended requirements.
Does it support co-op? Is progress shared?
Yes — up to 4-player online co-op. Techland says you can experience encounters and discoveries as a unit with shared progress in Castor Woods.
What’s new in this game vs. previous entries?
Play as Kyle Crane again, with a new Beast Mode, first-person parkour, brutal melee combat, a merged day/night tension loop, and drivable off-road vehicles across the rural Castor Woods region.
What editions are available and what bonuses do I get?
- Standard Edition: base game. Pre-order bonus: Hero of Harran Bundle (outfit + weapon blueprints + patrol pack).
- Deluxe Edition: adds official soundtrack, wallpapers, Castor Woods Tourist Map, and the Castor Woods Prepper Bundle (outfit, SMG, Roadhog vehicle).
- DL2 Ultimate Edition owners: get The Beast at no extra cost; pre-order bonus content is also granted automatically per Techland’s notes.
Is the game appropriate for all ages?
No. The Steam page flags frequent violence/gore and mature content. Viewer and player discretion advised.
