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As Kyle Crane, explore zombie-infested Castor Woods, scavenge and parkour through danger, and develop beastly powers to fight back.
Released 18 Sep 2025
Hunt Mutated Infected
Unleash Beast Powers
Parkour Through Town
BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.
Developed by Techland · Published by Techland
Play as Kyle Crane, a survivor pursuing revenge after years of captivity and experimentation. In Castor Woods, he searches for allies and confronts the Baron while facing zombies, hostile humans, and mutated infected.
Explore towns, forests, and other areas on foot or in an off-road vehicle. Scavenge supplies, craft and upgrade equipment, complete main and side missions, and use parkour and melee or ranged combat to get through encounters.
The day-night cycle changes the risks of exploration: gather and travel by day, then evade or fight more dangerous infected after dark. Hunting Chimeras advances Crane’s beastly abilities, and the campaign can be played solo or in co-op for up to four players.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its visceral, gory combat, movement, and tense nighttime atmosphere, with Beast powers and co-op also appreciated by some. Others find the story weak, the campaign or world too limited, and travel or nighttime encounters frustrating, so responses are mixed.
Dying Light: The Beast is the next AAA Dying Light game and the best-reviewed entry in the franchise’s history. Packed with more than 40 hours of survival adventure, both in single-player and shared progression co-op, it delivers the most ambitious, modern and content-rich Dying Light experience ever created. Immerse yourself in the expansive open world of Castor Woods and get lost in the scope, atmosphere and innovation of this must-play survival horror.
A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.
"The Beast really is Dying Light 3.” - GamesRadar+
The highest-rated Dying Light game ever, shaped by a decade of Techland’s experience with the series. Everything fans love - immersion, exploration, physical FPP melee combat, grounded parkour, and the iconic day–night cycle - refined and elevated to the next level. A perfect return for veterans, and the ideal entry point for newcomers.
"Kyle Crane Steals The Show And Gives Dying Light Its Best Story Yet" - The Gamer
Dive into a gripping tale of vengeance filled with twists, shifting alliances, and characters you’re never sure you can trust. Follow Kyle Crane’s powerful journey as his fight for justice uncovers reveals dangers far greater than he ever imagined.
"Techland perfectly nailed it, the Beast Mode really makes you feel like you could tear through anything" - WCCFtech
Play as Kyle Crane, a hero with the DNA of both man and beast. Freely switch between two playstyles and face a fierce conflict that lead to the acceptance of the monster within.
"Melee combat is once again a highlight of the game, with heft behind every attempt to take out a zombie, and so many different weapons and modifiers to choose from" - Gamespot
Feel the full force of Dying Light’s most physical combat yet. Your blows land with real momentum, enemies react believably, and your emerging beast-like abilities add intensity without losing the challenge and immersion.
"The night continues to be one of Dying Light’s greatest gameplay" - GamingBIBLE
The distinct experiences of night and day, a signature of the Dying Light series, merge into one unique whole. Explore and scavenge by day, but remember the constantly ticking clock. Because once the sun sets, the night unleashes horrors that leave you with just three choices: run, hide or fight for your life.
"Running, sliding, jumping, climbing, and hopping around Castor Woods is a treat" - Kotaku
Feel the adrenaline rush of best-in-class first-person parkour. Jump from rooftop to rooftop and overcome any obstacle. And when that’s not enough, grab the wheel of an off-road vehicle and ruthlessly tear through hordes of zombies.
"Techland brings its A-game when it comes to crafting a densely interactive, photorealistic world that frequently takes my breath away" - GamesRadar+
Next-gen visuals bring the hand-crafted zombie apocalypse to life. Every detail tells a story of survival. Lose yourself in the majesty of Castor Woods: explore the tourist town, industrial area, national park, farmland, swamps and more. All full of beauty… and decay.
"Playing the game with friends is creating a different kind of experience" - GameRant
Band together with up to three other players in co-op! Brave the dangers of Castor Woods, where you can experience every encounter, every discovery and every twist as a unit with shared progress.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 42 |
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| Players | 1–4 |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports single-player and online shared progression co-op. Marketing states co-op for up to three other players, implying 1-4 players total. Co-op can experience encounters, discoveries, and story progression together. No provided text confirms PvP, local multiplayer, LAN, split-screen, or drop-in/drop-out. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No information about mods or multiplayer mod support is provided. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 11 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
