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Dying Light: The Beast

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.

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About this game

Developer description

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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.…

Player sentiment

What players actually say

All Steam reviews ↗
87%positive · Very Positive
27.3K Steam reviews · Oct 28, 2026
““I wish Crane could have seen this.” Freeze frame Record scratch “Yep, that’s me. Guess I got patched back into the game.””
Jinn

4.9h played · 1.4K helpful

Steam ↗
“This genuinely feels like what the sequel should have been already. Runs amazing and it feels like playing dl1 again omg WE ARE SO BACK CRANE ENJOYERS”
flesh

48.8h played · 1.1K helpful

Steam ↗
“the only issue I have is sometimes the game gets stuck on Day or night. Example would be game tells me its turning to night time but it stays day with night time mechanics”
Blazikin2001

45.1h played · 413 helpful

Steam ↗
“This is the actual sequel to Dying Light 1. This game literally screams "we messed up with Dying Light 2 so let’s go back to what made the first one so special". Welcome back, Kyle Crane. Good night and good luck.”
Ciri of Cintra

31.2h played · 2.5K helpful

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Images: Techland via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.

Specs

System requirements

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minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or newer
  • Processor: Intel i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1060 / AMD Radeon 5500 XT / Intel ARC A750
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or newer
  • Processor: Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 7 7700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TI / AMD Radeon 6750 XT / Intel ARC B580
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

FAQ

Common questions

When was Dying Light: The Beast released?+

Steam lists the release date as Sep 18, 2025.

What platforms is Dying Light: The Beast available on?+

Windows

How is Dying Light: The Beast reviewed on Steam?+

Very Positive — 87% of 27.3K steam reviews are positive, captured Oct 28, 2026.