Dying Light: The Beast Hits Summer Game Fest With Aug Release

Techland made waves at Summer Game Fest 2025 by revealing August 22, 2025 as the launch date for Dying Light: The Beast, coming to Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

This unexpected announcement means players will return as Kyle Crane — absent from the 2022 sequel — in just a few months. The release date reveal was accompanied by fresh gameplay footage showcasing countless brutal ways to combat hordes of infected through melee combat.

Techland describes Dying Light: The Beast as an "open-world action survival horror hybrid" set in Castor Woods, a perilous valley demanding strategic use of all available resources.

"You play as Kyle Crane — enduring years of torturous experiments under the Baron before escaping," Techland explains. "Now fused with both human and zombie DNA, you must master your monstrous duality while seeking vengeance against your tormentor."

This standalone chapter in Techland's apocalyptic saga is now available for pre-order, offering the Hero of Harran bundle featuring exclusive gear including the Ultimate Survivor Outfit, Harran Combat Knife, and Follower Crossbow.

With its release just months away, stay updated on all Summer Game Fest 2025 announcements for more exciting reveals.