Play as Kyle Crane, a legendary hero who breaks free after years of brutal experiments. Now, he must realize there’s more at stake than just revenge.

Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling 18+ hours standalone zombie adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. After 13 years of enduring experiments, you escape and hunt down your captors to seek retribution, only to discover there’s far more at stake. 

While the region is not as populated as it once was, there are still people and factions here, as well as plenty of horrors. Some will ask for your help, others will want to kill you. And that’s not to mention the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.

The above new video offers a glimpse into Kyle’s emotional struggles, the stunning open world of Castor Woods, parkour and traversal, as well as intense, physical combat - showcasing what makes the gameplay of Dying Light: The Beast truly immersive and exciting.

And speaking of parkour and combat - to make Dying Light: The Beast the most realistic, challenging, and exciting game in the series, we focused on core gameplay mechanics appreciated by players. 

What has changed? 

Parkour - immersive, grounded, realistic

• Players can go anywhere and climb anything, with grounded and realistic movement
• In-game physics tweaked for correct jump height/length; floatiness removed
• Total freedom to find multiple paths encourages exploration
• Stamina does not limit climbing, but observation is needed to reach hard spots
• No parkour helpers
• Over 100 new animations for Kyle Crane, including 17 unique edge climbing moves

Combat - physical, brutal, creative

• Weapon strikes analyzed precisely; swing/stop timings balanced for impact
• The new physics engine applies hit impulses accurately; realistic reactions with active ragdoll + short animations
• Human enemies use advanced AI and cover mechanics, with up to 22 strategies for positioning
• Player feedback emphasized: Kyle stabilizes recoil quickly, melee hits feel heavy
• Damage model allows destruction of at least 12 enemy body parts; visible wounds doubled compared to previous games

But that's not all! 

Watch the above developer diary with Kacper Kowalczuk - Technical Game Director, Marcin Bahryn-Kamiński - Senior Animator, and Tymon Smektała - Dying Light Franchise Director, who share even more juicy details.

Fuck! Putain! Scheiße! Kurwa! Kyle Crane is definitely a pottymouth and when he returns in Dying Light: The Beast, don’t expect a profanity filter. Instead, embrace the swearing - just as the voice actors of Kyle Crane did. They’ve had lots of fun bringing this beloved character to life. The above video introduces you to them: They are all Kyle Crane.

Returning to the role of Kyle Crane are: 

• Roger Craig Smith (English), known for being the Kyle Crane but also Bruce Wayne in the Batman: Arkham series and Ezio Auditore in Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection.
• Tino Kießling (German), who has also voiced Rook in the German VO of Immortals of Avenum and Aymeric in the German VO of Final Fantasy XIV.
• Fábio Azevedo (Brazilian Portuguese), recognized for his work as Deacon St. John in the Brazilian Portuguese VO of Days Gone and Magni in the Brazilian Portuguese VO of God of War.
• Daichi Endo (Japanese), who has appeared as Surtr in the Japanese VO of God of War: Ragnarok and Tyrell Patrick in the Japanese VO of Resident Evil 3.
• Anatoliy Nox (Russian), a familiar voice from Monster Hunter: Wilds and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

To perfectly capture the essence of Kyle, Techland is also introducing a new, incredibly talented cast of voice actors in some regions ready to step into his iconic shoes:

• Mario Bastelica (French), whose previous voice work includes Shavo in the French VO of Star Trek: Discovery.
• David Robles (Spanish), known for his roles as Piro in the Spanish VO of Deadpool & Wolverine and Patrick in Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness.
• Yuhang Wang (Simplified Chinese), who voices characters like Butcher in Tales of Herding Gods and Svarog in Honkai: Star Rail.
• Szymon Mysłakowski (Polish), the voice of Lavan in the Polish VO of Horizon: Forbidden West and Baltair in the Polish VO of Diablo IV.

If you’re ready for a total of 232 F-bombs you won’t have to wait much longer.

Key Features:

• BECOME THE LEGENDARY HERO: You are Kyle Crane, the man whose selflessness during the initial virus outbreak saved many from a fate worse than death. After more than a decade in captivity, you find yourself in a world that’s changed, and not for the better. Now, you’ll need to use the survival skills that kept you alive all those years ago to save even more innocent lives.
• EXPLORE A TIGHTLY-CRAFTED OPEN WORLD: Welcome to Castor Woods! This once-bustling tourist destination is home to a diminishing number of survivors and an increasing population of zombies. Featuring natural landmarks, small villages and industrial complexes, the setting offers diverse traversal options, whether it’s using your parkour skills to gain the upper hand on your enemies or hopping into an abandoned 4x4 to outrun the horrors of the night.
• UNLEASH THE BEAST TO SURVIVE: They caged you like an animal. Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power. It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.
• SAVOR THE DAY, OUTLAST THE NIGHT: The day brings many possibilities to explore the region and make the most of your time while the sun is still out. But after sundown, the laws of nature take their course. Darkness tends to bring out the worst in the horde, leaving you with no other choice but to run, hide, or fight.
• SURVIVING IS EASIER IN 4-PLAYER CO-OP: Sometimes it’s best to stick to a group. You never know what you might come across on your adventure. Team up in up to 4-player co-op, or ride solo if you have the guts to take it
  all on your own.

Dying Light: The Beast is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on September 19, 2025.