Dying Light: The Beast, what to know before you buy

Dying Light, The Beast is out now, launched on September 18, 2025. First night in, the vibe is strong. Combat hits harder, parkour still feels fast, and Beast Mode steals the show. It lets you flip the fight when things get messy, and it makes night runs feel wild in a good way.

This is a new, standalone game in the series. You play as Kyle Crane again. No deep homework needed, just jump in and learn as you go. I will keep this guide short and helpful, what the game is, who the Beast is, where to play, price and editions, PC requirements and Steam Deck status, co-op and crossplay, plus a quick buy now or wait call.

Quick Overview

let’s take a quick look at the basics first.

Item	Details
Game	Dying Light: The Beast
Developer / Publisher	Techland
Release date	September 18, 2025
Genre / Type	First person, open world survival horror with parkour and co-op
Modes	Solo and online co-op
Co-op players	Up to 4 players
Crossplay	Not at launch
Platforms at launch	PC on Steam and Epic, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or S
Price, USD	Standard 59.99, Deluxe 69.99
Editions	Standard, Deluxe with extras like soundtrack, wallpapers, Castor Woods Tourist Map, Prepper Bundle items
Bonus for DL2 Ultimate owners	Included at no extra charge
PC requirements, minimum	Windows 10 or newer, Intel Core i5 13400F or Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1060 or RX 5500 XT or Intel Arc A750, SSD, about 70 GB storage
PC requirements, recommended	Windows 10 or newer, Intel Core i5 13400F or Ryzen 7 7700, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3070 Ti or RX 6750 XT or Intel Arc B580, SSD, about 70 GB storage
Steam Deck	Steam Deck Verified at launch
Where to buy	Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store

What is Dying Light, The Beast

It is a first person, open world survival horror game. You free run across rooftops, loot houses, craft gear, and fight up close with pipes, blades, bows, and guns. Day is tense. Night is chaos. The risk jumps after sunset, but the rewards are better.

You play as Kyle Crane. The twist is Beast Mode, a power state you can trigger for a short burst. Hit harder, move faster, break crowds that would flatten you in human form. It changes how you plan fights and night runs.

The world mixes small towns, forest paths, and tight interiors. Story quests move you forward. Side jobs and random events pull you off the road. You can run it solo or bring friends in co-op.

Who is “The Beast”

You play Kyle Crane. The Beast is not a separate boss. It is Crane’s mutation that you can switch on for a short burst. Think of it like a power state. Human for planning and parkour. Beast for breaking crowds and turning a bad fight your way. The story leans into that idea, and the combat makes it feel earned.

Platforms and where to buy

You can play it on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X or S.

PC, Steam and Epic Games Store
PlayStation, PS5 via PlayStation Store
Xbox, Series X or S via Microsoft Store

Buy it on your platform’s store and launch it. That’s it. If you’re on PC, install on an SSD for faster loads.

Price and editions

Here is the simple breakdown.

Standard Edition, 59.99 dollars
Deluxe Edition, 69.99 dollars
Deluxe Upgrade if you bought Standard, 9.99 dollars

What Deluxe adds

Official soundtrack
Wallpaper pack
Castor Woods Tourist Map
Castor Woods Prepper Bundle, outfit plus weapons

Nice extra

If you own the Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition, you get The Beast at no extra charge on the same platform account.

PC requirements and Steam Deck status

If you plan to play on PC, here is the deal. This game likes a modern CPU, a decent GPU, and an SSD. If your rig is a few years old, aim for 1080p with upscaling on. If you have a newer card, 1440p feels great. Laptops work fine too, just plug in for full power and keep the machine cool.

Minimum

Windows 10 or newer
CPU, Intel Core i5 13400F or Ryzen 7 5800X
RAM, 16 GB
GPU, GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 5500 XT or Intel Arc A750
Storage, SSD with about 70 GB free

Recommended

Windows 10 or newer
CPU, Intel Core i5 13400F or Ryzen 7 7700
RAM, 16 GB or more
GPU, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or Radeon RX 6750 XT or Intel Arc B580
Storage, SSD with about 70 GB free

Helpful tips

Turn on DLSS, FSR, or XeSS if your GPU supports it.
For 1080p, start at High, turn motion blur off, cap to 60.
For 1440p, try High, use upscaling on Quality, cap to 60 or 90.
On laptops, use the dedicated GPU mode and set Windows to Best Performance.
Use an SSD. Streaming and loads feel better.

Steam Deck

Marked as Steam Deck Verified.
Use 40 Hz refresh, FSR on Quality, medium settings.
Expect about 40 frames, battery around two hours.

Co-op and crossplay basics

Co-op is in, and it is easy to use.

Players, up to four in one session
How it works, open your game to friends or invite from your platform’s friends list, drop in and drop out without restarting
Progression: everyone in the lobby keeps story progress, plus their loot, XP, and blueprints.
Scaling, enemy toughness and loot scale with party size, so two to four players still feels tense
Voice, in-game voice chat is built in, party chat works fine too

Crossplay status

No crossplay at launch
You can only match with players on the same platform family, PC with PC, PlayStation with PlayStation, Xbox with Xbox

Good to know

Co-op is optional, solo works great if you like to explore
Beast Mode is personal, you trigger it on your own timer, but lining up bursts with a friend melts big fights
If you want a chill run, set the session to friends only and keep invasions and random joins off

Gameplay loop and Beast Mode

Here is how a session usually goes.

You leave a safe zone, grab a side job, and mark a spot on the map
Parkour across roofs, cut through alleys, loot houses for parts and meds
A fight finds you, you swing, block, shoot, and keep moving
Night hits, risk goes up, rewards get better
You bank your loot, craft upgrades, and pick new skills

Beast Mode

You build a meter by fighting and moving
Pop Beast Mode when things get messy, you hit harder and move faster for a short burst
It breaks crowds, opens space to heal, and lets you finish a big target
Save it for a boss, or use it to clear a nest fast, both work
The cooldown keeps it from feeling spammy, so timing matters

Small tip. Think in loops. Plan your route, hit a few targets, then return to upgrade. The game feels best when you chain little wins.

Early impressions and should you buy now

After a few hours, here is how it feels to me.

What I like

Combat has weight, melee is punchy, guns are loud and useful
Parkour is quick and forgiving, you stay in flow
Beast Mode is fun to use and changes how you approach fights
Co-op works well, drop in with friends and it stays exciting
The map mixes town streets and forest paths, it keeps things fresh

What could be better

Tutorials can feel light, you learn by doing
UI takes a minute to read, lots of icons at first
Early quests are simple, it ramps later

Buy now or wait

Buy now if you love Dying Light or want fast, first person action with co-op
Wait for a sale if you are on the fence or strict about bugs and balance
On PC, check your specs and use an SSD, it helps a lot

it is an easy pick for fans of the series, and a solid start for new players who want parkour and loud fights with a twist.

Closing

My take, this hits the right mix of fast fights, clean parkour, and a big power button when you need it. First night felt great, I kept saying one more run and it turned into three. If you like Dying Light or you just want loud action with friends, this is an easy buy.

If you are picky about balance or price, you can wait a bit. Techland patches fast, and sales always come. I will keep playing and update this with any big changes.