What is 'The Beast' in Dying Light?
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Q.What is 'The Beast' in Dying Light?
A.The Beast is a standalone entry in the Dying Light series that continues Kyle Crane's story, released mid-September 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S with later PS4/XB1 releases.
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The Beast is a standalone Dying Light title that picks up Kyle Crane’s story after the events of the first game. Originally announced as downloadable content for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, it was expanded into its own full game and released as a standalone experience in 2025. It launched worldwide on September 18, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions planned for late 2025. You play as Crane again, this time exploring the forested Castor Woods and mastering new mutations that awaken a beastly power within you, while facing both the infected and hostile human threats. For players curious about the platform specifics, the title initially arrived on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with older-gen consoles to follow later in the year. PlayStation Store listing, Steam page, and contemporary coverage confirm these details. GameSpot coverage also notes the global launch timing changes. For an overview of its place in the series and its development history, see GamesRadar’s guide.
