Dying Light: The Beast Hits August, Gameplay Revealed

Techland made a splash at Summer Game Fest 2025 by unveiling a release date of August 22, 2025, for Dying Light: The Beast. The game will launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

This surprise announcement means the Dying Light spinoff arrives in just a few months, reintroducing players to Kyle Crane, who was notably absent from the 2022 sequel. Alongside the release date reveal, Techland shared fresh gameplay footage, showcasing the diverse and brutal ways players can fight, slash, and smash through hordes of the infected.

In its official description, Techland bills Dying Light: The Beast as a "blend of open world and action survival horror." Set in the perilous valley of Castor Woods, the game challenges players to use every tool at their disposal to survive.

"You are Kyle Crane. After years of captivity and brutal experimentation at the hands of the Baron, you finally break free," the description explains. "Stranded between humanity and monstrosity with a mix of human and zombie DNA, you must learn to control the beast within and the turmoil it brings. Mastering this inner conflict is your only path to exacting revenge on the man who destroyed your life."

Dying Light: The Beast is a standalone story set in Techland's post-apocalyptic universe. It's available for pre-order now, offering early buyers exclusive content like the Hero of Harran bundle. This pack includes the Ultimate Survivor Outfit, Harran Combat Knife, Follower Crossbow, and additional items.

Dying Light: The Beast is now just a few months away from its newly confirmed launch. For more updates, check out our coverage of everything else revealed during Summer Game Fest 2025.