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Dying Light: The Beast Launches August 22 with New Fury Mode and Overhauled Gunplay

Evolved from DLC into a standalone sequel, the game restores gunplay to rekindle the series’ horror roots.

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Overview

  • Techland will release Dying Light: The Beast on August 22, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X.
  • Originally envisioned as Dying Light 2 DLC, the project expanded into an independent title guided by extensive fan feedback.
  • The game revives signature elements from the original, including firearms and driving mechanics refined to match melee’s brutality.
  • A new Fury meter unlocks superhuman combat abilities after taking damage, enabling players to confront tougher foes.
  • Set in the sprawling Castor Woods, dynamic weather and diverse biomes challenge survivors against Viral zombies and resource scarcity.