Finally, Dying Light: The Beast has a release date. The upcoming third entry in Techland's action-packed zombie slasher is set to launch on August 22, as revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, which means we are only a few short months away from Kyle Crane's last hurrah.
Promising a tighter narrative experience than the last two Dying Light games, The Beast has been one of our top upcoming horror games to watch since it was unveiled at Gamescom last year. Don't worry, though - The Beast will still feature the satisfying combat challenges the series is known for, as well as the dynamic day and night cycle that crowned the first Dying Light one of the best zombie games ever.
Building on one of the best horror games ever made, The Beast is set 13 years after Kyle Crane's first adventure in Dying Light 1. Players will get to reunite with the hero following more than a decade of cruel experimentation at the hand of a militia, hell-bent on weaponizing the zombie virus that decimated the city of Harran - at least, that's what it looks like we can expect from the new game...
Now that we finally have the finish line in sight, here's everything you need to know about Dying Light: The Beast.
This Dying Light: The Beast guide hub was updated on June 6, adding the newly announced release date following Summer Game Fest's latest trailer.
Dying Light: The Beast release date
Techland has confirmed that Dying Light: The Beast is launching on August 22, 2025. Pre-orders are live XXX, including the exclusive Hero of Harran pre-order bonus featuring unique digital bonuses including an outfit cosmetic for Kyle, weapons, and a vehicle
Dying Light: The Beast platforms
Dying Light: The Beast will launch on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One platforms when it releases on August 22. If you fancy a refresher before the new game hits, check out our Dying Light 2 review!
Is Dying Light: The Beast DLC or a standalone game?
Now, here’s an interesting situation. Speaking to GamesRadar+ at Gamescom 2024, Dying Light franchise director Tymon Smektala explained that The Beast actually started development as a DLC expansion for Dying Light 2 but eventually morphed into a fully standalone game. This partly coincided with an expanded scope but also a pretty severe leak in which multiple story details for The Beast were circulated online.
However, there is a tie to Dying Light 2. It turns out that anyone who purchased Dying Light 2’s Ultimate Edition can get The Beast entirely for free at no additional charge. Techland is basically doing this as a 'thank you' to its supporters. Still, the developer has also announced that the Ultimate Edition of the horror sequel will be delisted from digital storefronts in the near future, so act quickly.
How long is Dying Light: The Beast?
We actually already know the answer to this question: Dying Light: The Beast will be over 18 hours in total length, according to a tweet from developer Techland shortly after the reveal.
While we were developing Dying Light: The Beast it has outgrown its original scope. We're now delivering a full 18+ hours standalone adventure instead of just a DLC. We will be honoring our promise to our long-time supporters and deliver Dying Light: The Beast to current Ultimate…August 23, 2024
Given that developers and publishers typically like to tout game length at the maximum possible value, it seems highly likely that the 18-odd hours won’t just include the main story content but also optional side content as well.
Dying Light: The Beast trailer
It’s the trailer just above that announced Dying Light: The Beast to the world at Gamescom 2024. The trailer sets up the overarching storyline of the new game as returning protagonist Kyle Crane embarks on a mission of vengeance against the mysterious people who held him captive for over a decade.
It turns out Crane has been infected with zombie DNA, which grants him the supremely powerful abilities we’re seeing in the trailer just above. Additionally, The Beast’s trailer makes it abundantly clear that Crane did, in fact, survive the events of both the original Dying Light and its DLC expansion, The Following.
The Dying Light: The Beast release window announcement trailer above, titled "Meet the Baron," debuted at The Game Awards 2024. In it, audiences are introduced to the undoubtedly evil Baron, most likely the game's main antagonist, and have a glimpse into how Kyle Crane managed to escape captivity. Along with new first-person combat and vehicle gameplay, the trailer ends with a splash screen confirming its targeted Summer 2025 release window. Better start those knee stretches, because it's almost time to parkour through another zombie-infested dystopia.
Can you pre-order Dying Light: The Beast?
Right now, it’s not possible to pre-order Dying Light: The Beast on either PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X/S digital storefronts, though it can be added to players' wishlists.
Additionally, it’s also not possible to pre-order the new Techland game at physical retailers, so we don’t yet know how much the new game will cost, or whether it’ll even be receiving a physical launch.
For more brand new titles set to launch next year and beyond, you can read up on our upcoming PS5 games guide for a list of Sony’s exclusives and our upcoming Xbox Series X/S games guide for a look at Microsoft’s titles.
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