Game Postponement: Dying Light: The Beast Now Scheduled for Autumn 2025, Risking Collision with Borderlands 4's Release
Dying Light: The Beast, the highly anticipated standalone title in the zombie-apocalypse, survival-horror series, has been delayed from August 22, 2025, to September 19, 2025. The delay is to allow for additional polishing of the game [1][2].
The new release date places Dying Light: The Beast in close proximity to the expected launch of Borderlands 4, another high-profile action-looter/shooter game. This proximity could potentially split gamer attention, especially since both games cater to fans of action and cooperative multiplayer gameplay.
Kyle Crane, the protagonist of the original Dying Light, will return in Dying Light: The Beast. After being captured and experimented on by the Baron, Kyle has been injected with zombie DNA that will transform him into a monster if he succumbs to his inner beast. Players will traverse precarious environments, scavenge for weapons and medical supplies, and fight off hordes of undead monsters.
Dying Light: The Beast will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game can be played solo or in 4-player online co-op with other survivors of Caster Woods.
Roger Craig Smith, known for his voice work in Sonic the Hedgehog, Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed, and more, will provide the voice for Kyle Crane in Dying Light: The Beast.
While the delay to September 19 gives Dying Light additional polish and a slightly shifted launch date, it does bring it closer to Borderlands 4’s anticipated release window. This proximity could influence visibility and sales to some degree, but it is not guaranteed that Dying Light: The Beast will be overshadowed. Much depends on Borderlands 4's exact release date and marketing effectiveness.
Dying Light: The Beast is part of a well-respected franchise with a dedicated fan base. The game's positive previews and a public demo planned at Gamescom 2025 may maintain hype despite the delay [1]. Techland is emphasizing polishing for a strong first impression, potentially strengthening launch impact.
[1] Polygon - Dying Light: The Beast delayed to September 19, 2025
[2] IGN - Dying Light: The Beast delayed to September 19, 2025
- Gaming enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the launch of Dying Light: The Beast on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam can now look forward to September 19, 2025.
- Coinciding with the anticipated release of Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast will cater to fans of action and cooperative multiplayer gameplay on their Windows 11 desktop PCs.
- In a move to offer an enhanced gaming experience, Microsoft has recently announced updates for Windows 11 that will optimize the performance of Dying Light: The Beast on Xbox Series X.
- With Roger Craig Smith providing Kyle Crane's voice, Dying Light: The Beast on PC promises an immersive experience for sports-loving gamers, as they fight their way through hordes of undead monsters.
- As Dying Light: The Beast edges closer to its release date, gamers can keep up to date with any new developments by following Techland's official updates via the Windows Store and the Xbox Game Pass service.
