Dying Light: The Beast launches as standalone game with Beast Mode

Techland released Dying Light The Beast on current generation consoles and PC on September 18, returning original protagonist Kyle Crane to a new open world set in the alpine Castor Woods. The standalone game is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S for $59.99, with a Deluxe Edition that bundles the soundtrack, wallpapers, a detailed tourist map and an in‑game Castor Woods Prepper Bundle. Players who own the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human receive The Beast at no extra cost, and a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One version is scheduled for later this year.

The Beast grew out of what Techland originally planned as a large expansion for Dying Light 2, but the studio expanded it into a full release. The game blends the series signature first‑person parkour and melee combat with a new Beast Mode that lets players alternate between human and brutish playstyles. Its campaign centers on Crane seeking revenge after years of experimentation, and supports cooperative play for up to four players with shared progress.

Early demand was strong: Techland reported more than one million preorders, prompting an early launch and prelaunch bonuses including an APEX car skin...