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Dying Light: The Beast Thrills With Parkour and Brutal Combat, Falters on Story and Grind

A new review finds the standalone return of Kyle Crane excels in beast-mode brawling and traversal but stumbles through a predictable campaign and sluggish leveling.

Overview

  • The game launched on September 18, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a $59.99 price.
  • Set in rural Castor Woods, it brings back Kyle Crane as a GRE-altered hybrid pursuing an antagonist known as the Baron.
  • Series staples return with fluid first-person parkour and visceral melee, complemented by firearms, bows, crossbows and drivable vehicles.
  • A new beast mode and expanded skill tree emphasize brutal, bestial abilities that boost mobility and crowd control.
  • Progression is slower with lean daytime XP and tripled night gains in a shorter, riskier night cycle, and frequent armored human squads often turn encounters into slogging firefights.