Tymon Smektala, director of the Dying Light series, revealed that Dying Light: The Beast is considered Dying Light 3 by the development team at Techland, despite it not having the number in its official title.
Initially, The Beast was intended to be a mere expansion for the second installment, but it evolved into a fully standalone game as the team restructured the project into a completely new experience. According to Smektala, the game represents the culmination of the team’s expertise in previous installments, making it the most advanced and exciting in the series.
The game promises improved gameplay mechanics and a challenging open world, where horror and survival blend into a deeper, more immersive experience. Smektala confirmed that the team will focus in the coming weeks on demonstrating the scale of the project and proving that it is a fully-fledged AAA game.
Dying Light: The Beast releases on August 21, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC for $59.99.
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