Gamescom 2024 has brought in several new games that are set for release during the remainder of the year or more likely next year. With that being said, fans of the Dying Light franchise are in for a good treat as a new game is on the horizon. Yes, a new Dying Light game has been announced at the Gamescom 2024 event. Titled, Dying Light: The Beast, here is everything you need to know about the game.
For those who have no clue about the Dying Light franchise, this is a series of post-apocalyptic games where you are tasked with taking out zombies that have been formed as a result of a terrible experiment. These are great games to play as a single-player as well as multiplayer with your friends. So, if you are re-new to the Dying Light franchise or are a fan and excited about the brand-new game, you come to the right place.
Dying Light: The Beast – Everything You Need To Know
If adventure games filled with zombies and post-apocalyptic settings are what you enjoy, then Dying Light: The Beast is the game you need to keep an eye on. As stated by the developers, this game will be more enjoyable with four players.
Right now, the developers have just made an official announcement of the game. As time goes by, we will be able to get more information about the game, such as DLCs and other special editions that could be available.
Dying Light: The Beast – Announcement and Release Date
Dying Light: The Beast was first announced and revealed at the Gamescom 2024 event. It was during this event that we got to see an announcement trailer for the new post-apocalyptic game.
Regarding the release date of the game, the Steam page for the game simply shows it coming soon. We will have to wait a bit longer for the release date to be published.
Dying Light: The Beast – Developers and Publishers
As you would expect, Techland is the sole developer and publisher of Dying Light: The Beast. Other games under their belt include Dying Light, Dying Light 2: Staying Human, Call of Juarez, Dead Island, and Crime Cities just to name a few. The developers have kept both the Dying Light games supported for a long time via various DLC packs
Dying Light: The Beast – Announcement Trailer
Since the game has just been announced, there will be time for the gameplay footage and more details to pop up. For the time being, let’s check out what the announcement trailer has to offer. The game gets more intense. Many people will ask you for help, but there are plenty of them out there just to hunt you down. Finding yourself free from captivity, it is your time to shine and become the true hero to save numerous innocent lives that are being affected by the virus.
Like the previous two Dying Light games, you will be able to explore this large and beautiful open world. And yes, there will still be creepy zombies and monsters that you will have to attack. The gameplay still follows through with Dying Light: the Beast. During the day, you can hunt for supplies and take a rest, whereas during the night, the zombies are ready to come at you from all angles possible. Oh, the most important bit of the game, Kyle Crane returns to Dying Light: The Beasts after being in captivity for 13 years.
Dying Light: The Beast – Platforms and Cross-Platform Support
Dying Light: The Beast will be available to play on the following platforms:
- Windows PC via Steam
- Windows PC via Epic Games Store
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S
If you are someone who has purchased the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light, 2 will automatically get Dying Light: the Beast for free. This will be the same across all platforms. You can play with your friends via the Online Co-Op, but it is not confirmed if you can team up with friends across different platforms.
Dying Light: The Beast – System Requirements
Even with the game’s release date uncertain and with hardly any detailed info about the game, the developers have revealed the system requirements. Let’s take a look.
Dying Light: The Beast – PC Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 PC
- CPU: Intel Core i3 9100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2800X
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 560
- Storage: 60 GB
Dying Light: The Beast – PC Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- CPU: Intel i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD RX Vega 56
- Storage: 60 GB
Closing Thoughts
This concludes everything we know so far about the upcoming Dying Light game. If you want the game for free, simply purchase Dying Light 2: Ultimate Edition, and when this new Dying Light game releases, it will be added to your library. There are a lot more details to be revealed such as the type of weapons, and playable characters as well as if there will be additional DLCs that will help with continuing the story.
Have you played the previous Dying Light games? If not, you should give them a try as they are currently on sale via the Steam client for Windows PCs.
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