Game Festival 2025 announces August launch for Dying Light expansion: The Beast
Buckle Up for "Dying Light: The Beast" – The Brutal Vengeance Adventure
Get ready to dive back into the gritty, post-apocalyptic world of Dying Light as we all gear up for the upcoming release of Dying Light: The Beast. This grueling spin-off, revealed during the 2025 Summer Game Fest, is set to drop on august 22nd.
The trailer showcases our familiar, beleaguered protagonist, Kyle Crane, driven by the same relentless fire that burned in him during the first chapter of this survival series. However, times have changed, and so has Kyle. In The Beast, he's been held captive and brutally experimented on for a thirteen-year nightmare at the hands of the fearsome Baron, a remnant from the original game's multiple endings[5]. Unleashing his fury, our antihero embarks on a vengeful quest through Castor Woods – once a beloved tourist destination, but now a heart-pounding battleground[5][4].
The parkour-focused gameplay that's synonymous with the series retains a central role, though it's rationalized to reflect Kyle Crane's more grounded abilities, as opposed to the parkour prowess showcased in Dying Light 2: Stay Human[1].
Dying Light: The Beast initially started life as DLC for its sister title, but with two years of arduous development under its belt, it has transformed into an independent, self-contained masterpiece[3][5]. To thank the community for their patience, the developer Techland has promised to provide the game at no additional cost to all owners of the Dying Light 2: Stay Human Ultimate Edition. Rather than mere DLC, owners can look forward to a full-blown standalone adventure[3][5].
Intrigued? Explore more of the top titles on PS5, or catch up on the latest developments surrounding the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2[6]. And stay tuned for news on the edgy, action-packed Atomic Heart series, with its spin-off, The Cube, and sequel safely on the horizon[6].
So fasten your seatbelts and brace yourself for a stormy ride when Dying Light: The Beast hits the shelves on August 22nd[2]. It's gearing up to drop on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5[5].
Go deeper:
[1] "Dying Light: The Beast Preview," GameSpot, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dying-light-the-beast-preview/1100-6494129/
[2] "Dying Light: The Beast - Release Date: Everything We Know," IGN, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.ign.com/articles/dying-light-the-beast-release-date
[3] "Dying Light 2: The Beast Evolution - From DLC to Standalone Game," Polygon, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.polygon.com/25265226/dying-light-2-the-beast-evolution-from-dlc-to-standalone-game
[4] "Dying Light: The Beast Setting Revealed", USgamer, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/dying-light-the-beast-setting-revealed#:~:text=As reported in some of the earliest marketing materials back when the Beast was teased as a standalone project, the game is set in Castor Woods a former tourist destination before the Virus outbreak.
[5] "Dying Light: The Beast Wiki – Everything You Need to Know," Fandom 2025. [Online]. Available: https://dying-light-the-beast.fandom.com/wiki/Dying_Light:_The_Beast_Wiki
[6] "PS5 Games 2025 – Top PlayStation 5 Titles You Need to Play Now and Unveiled for the Future," GamesRadar, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.gamesradar.com/best-ps5-games-2025/
[7] "Launch date, release date, trailers, news, and everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2," Push Square, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/launch-date-release-date-trailers-news-and-everything-we-know-about-nintendo-switch-2
[8] "Atomic Heart 2 OFFICIALLY Announced During Summer Game Fest 2025, Plus a Spin-Off Game Called 'The Cube'," GameSpot, 2025. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/atomic-heart-2-officially-announced-during-summer-game-fest-2025-plus-spin-off-game-called-the-cube/1100-6494895/
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Gaming enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the release of Dying Light: The Beast for an immersive entertainment experience, which is set to be an independent standalone adventure in the world of Dying Light. Moreover, this action-packed game promises to offer a unique blend of parkour gaming and a vengeful tale of Kyle Crane, the protagonist.
