Home > News > Dying Light: The Beast Set to Launch in August 2025 with New Gameplay Trailer at Summer Game Fest
Techland made a splash at Summer Game Fest 2025, revealing that Dying Light: The Beast will hit PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S on August 22, 2025.
This standalone spinoff arrives just months from now, thrusting players back into the role of Kyle Crane after his absence in the 2022 sequel. The announcement paired with a thrilling gameplay trailer, showcasing the brutal ways players can slice, smash, and battle through hordes of infected.
Techland describes Dying Light: The Beast as a "dynamic mix of open-world exploration and intense survival horror." Set in the perilous Castor Woods, players must leverage every tool at their disposal to survive the treacherous valley.
"You are Kyle Crane, broken free after years of the Baron’s torturous experiments," Techland explains. "Teetering on the edge of humanity with both human and zombie DNA, you must tame your inner beast to exact revenge on the one who changed you."
Dying Light: The Beast delivers a standalone tale in Techland’s post-apocalyptic world. Pre-orders are live, offering exclusive bonuses like the Hero of Harran bundle, featuring the Ultimate Survivor Outfit, Harran Combat Knife, Follower Crossbow, and more.

With its release just months away, Dying Light: The Beast promises gripping action. For more highlights, check out all the reveals from Summer Game Fest 2025.