Dying Light: The Beast Cancels Old-Gen Versions

Dying Light: The Beast was originally conceived as additional content for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, but then became a stand-alone experience, which was released in September 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is a title that brings the series' gameplay back to the glory of the first chapter, with improved parkour and visceral combat, although it suffers a bit narratively.

The Beast Bids Farewell to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

We delve deeper into the discussion in our review of The Beast. Developer Techland had intended to bring Kyle Crane's latest adventure to last-generation consoles, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; however, this title was conceived specifically for current hardware, and a conversion would have required too many compromises. For this reason, after careful consideration, Techland decided to cancel the old-gen versions of The Beast.

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision that Dying Light: The Beast will no longer be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware. Its open world,…

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