Summary
As part of its celebration of the 10th anniversary of theDying Lightfranchise, developer Techland unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025. The roadmap teases new updates coming toDying Light 2: Stay Human, as well as the upcoming release ofDying Light: The Beast.
Despite their shared connections leading to an almostintense rivalry betweenDying LightandDead Island,Dying Lighthas managed to distinguish itself by focusing on its sense of parkour-heavy exploration and the intense tone of its zombie-filled setting. Now, Techland is growing the series further with a new spin-off calledDying Light: The Beast. Set for release in 2025,The Beastcould send the series in fresh directions that grow its audience while exciting existing fans.
That in mind, Techland signaled confidence inDying Lightas a franchise by releasing an ambitious content roadmap for the franchise going into 2025. The roadmap outlines planned updates and events forDying Light 2: Stay Humanlike the returningDying Light 2Winter Tales event. It also situates the Summer 2025 release ofDying Light: The Beastas part of Techland’s celebration of the series' 10th anniversary this year.
Dying Light 2025 Roadmap Promotes New Dying Light 2 Events And Dying Light: The Beast Launch
The first things coming toDying Light’s 2025 roadmap involve events and special promotions inDying Light 2for the 10th Anniversary celebration. These include limited-time special modes like Hypermode and Double XP, Low Gravity, and the viral rush, as well as giveaways via theDying Light 2Pilgrim Outpost hub through the month of February 2025, culminating in the permanent release of theDying Light 2Tower Raid modeand a Light Up The Night stream on July 24, 2025.
WhileDying Light: The Beastis set for a Summer 2025 release window,Dying Light 2will see two major updates for Spring and Fall 2025 and three seasonal events in 2025. The seasonal events will correspond with Summer, Halloween, and a return of the Winter Tales event. Smaller updates will include improvements to graphics, performance, co-op, and matchmaking, new Tower Raid characters, free outfits and gear, support for community maps, and new weapons (including a new weapon class). The roadmap doesn’t specify when these updates will be launched, but players can expect to see them announced as the year goes on.
Interest in theDying Lightfranchise is still going strong, given that even two years after its release,Dying Light2was one of PS Plus' most popular gamesthe month of its launch on the service. In light of that, it makes sense that Techland feels confident leaning into further updates for the game, on top of the release ofDying Light: The Beast. With luck, further success will makeDying Lightanother mainstay of the next decade, as well.
Dying Light: The Beast
WHERE TO PLAY
Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. After 13 years of enduring experiments, you escape and hunt down your captors to seek retribution, only to discover there’s far more at stake. While the region is not as populated as it once was, there are still people and factions here, as well as plenty of horrors. Some will ask for your help, others will want to kill you. And that’s not to mention the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.BECOME THE LEGENDARY HEROYou are Kyle Crane, the man whose selflessness during the initial virus outbreak saved many from a fate worse than death. After more than a decade in captivity, you find yourself in a world that’s changed, and not for the better. Now, you’ll need to use the survival skills that kept you alive all those years ago to save even more innocent lives.EXPLORE A TIGHTLY-CRAFTED OPEN WORLDWelcome to Castor Woods! This once-bustling tourist destination is home to a diminishing number of survivors and an increasing population of zombies. Featuring natural landmarks, small villages and industrial complexes, the setting offers diverse traversal options, whether it’s using your parkour skills to gain the upper hand on your enemies or hopping into an abandoned 4x4 to outrun the horrors of the night.UNLEASH THE BEAST TO SURVIVEThey caged you like an animal. Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power. It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.SAVOR THE DAY, OUTLAST THE NIGHTThe day brings many possibilities to explore the region and make the most of your time while the sun is still out. But after sundown, the laws of nature take their course. Darkness tends to bring out the worst in the horde, leaving you with no other choice but to run, hide, or fight.SURVIVING IS EASIER IN 4-PLAYER CO-OPSometimes it’s best to stick to a group. You never know what you might come across on your adventure. Team up in up to 4-player co-op, or ride solo if you have the guts to take it all on your own.
