The announcement trailer for Dying Light: The Beast, unveiled at Gamescom 2024 on August 20, 2024, immerses viewers in the haunting world of Castor Woods, a once-thriving tourist valley now overrun by zombies, with a eerie, Twin Peaks-inspired forested setting. It opens with armed soldiers navigating an abandoned building, discovering dead bodies as a sinister presence stalks them from the shadows, building tension and highlighting the survival horror roots.
The trailer then reintroduces Kyle Crane, the beloved protagonist from the original Dying Light, who, after 13 years of brutal experimentation, has escaped captivity, his DNA fused with zombie traits to become a “half man, half beast” driven by a thirst for revenge against The Baron and his tormentors. Brief glimpses showcase visceral combat as Crane crushes skulls and tears enemies apart with his newfound beast-like powers, alongside signature first-person parkour across rooftops, train tracks, and derelict structures. The day-night cycle returns, with daytime exploration giving way to terrifying nights where zombies grow more aggressive, forcing Crane to run, hide, or fight, while a 4×4 vehicle plows through hordes in the open world. Stunning next-gen visuals bring the dark forests, swamps, and abandoned buildings to life, enhanced by dynamic weather, amplifying the spooky, gritty atmosphere. Originally a DLC for Dying Light 2: Stay Human, this standalone adventure, wishlisted by over 1,000,000 fans in under 10 weeks, targets PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S for its August 22, 2025 launch, with PS4 and Xbox One versions to follow, and Pre-orders are open at $59.99, including the Hero of Harran Bundle, and owners of Dying Light 2: Stay Human Ultimate Edition receive the game and bundle for free. The trailer, shared by Techland and IGN on X and YouTube, masterfully blends action, horror, and a personal revenge narrative, hyping fans for Crane’s dark return.