Dying Light: The Beast and New Roadmap Revealed
Techland has made special announcements for the 10th anniversary of the popular zombie-themed open-world series Dying Light. The series’ new game, Dying Light: The Beast, will meet players in the summer. In addition, a roadmap was announced for Dying Light and Dying Light 2 Stay Human, which includes four weeks of special events and new content. The first game and its sequel have reached a total of 45 million players to date, achieving impressive statistics such as 67 billion zombie kills and 1 billion hours of playtime.
Dying Light: The Beast Returns Kyle Crane
Dying Light: The Beast brings back beloved character Kyle Crane from the first game. The story focuses on mysterious attacks on human settlements in Cluster 34 and ancient threats on the Okkar homeworld. In this new adventure, players will fight against ancient enemies and try to protect the fragile peace between humanity and Okkar. Techland aims to return to the roots of the series with the new game, offering fans a combination of nostalgia and innovation.
Dying Light: The Beast, which will be released this summer, will bring a new breath to the series, while Techland has also announced that other Dying Light projects are in development. These include board games, special products, and a webcomic series.
Techland is organizing a four-week event series for Dying Light and Dying Light 2 Stay Human to celebrate the 10th anniversary. The events will start with HyperMode and double XP bonuses in the first week, followed by Low Gravity, Super-Crane, and Viral Rush in the following weeks. Dying Light 2 players will also be able to earn new rewards through Pilgrim Outpost.
Additionally, the roadmap includes a new Tower Raid mode for Dying Light 2, new item classes, weapons, and graphical improvements. All of this content means that the series is in the middle of a five-year support plan and will provide players with a long-term experience.