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Review: Dying Light: The Beast Delivers Ferocious Gameplay, Falters on Story

The review emphasizes mechanics over story.

Overview

  • The review confirms a September 18, 2025 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at a $59.99 price.
  • Traversal and combat draw praise for fluid first-person parkour and visceral melee, with firearms and mid-air slow-motion aiming returning.
  • A new beast mode and expanded skill tree emphasize brutal abilities and heightened mobility.
  • Progression feels stingier than past entries as daytime XP gains lag while night offers tripled rewards during a shorter, riskier window.
  • Frequent fights against armored, gun-wielding human squads can frustrate, and the side missions prove more compelling than the predictable main campaign.