Dying Light: The Beast Reveals The Following’s Tragic Ending
Dying Light: The Beast takes players not only into a new story but also into the unanswered questions of the past. The Following, an expansion of the series’ first installment, ended with the protagonist Kyle Crane either completely vanishing or transforming into a Volatile. This striking ending has stuck with players for years, sparking considerable curiosity about what the sequel will reveal. The Beast answers this question, illuminating one of the series’ darkest turning points.
Dying Light: The Beast Reveals Kyle’s Fate
The Following’s finale revealed Kyle Crane’s fate in two distinct ways. One saw the city destroyed by a nuclear explosion, while the other saw Crane transformed into a Volatile. This latter ending was deeply unsettling for players, as it saw the series’ beloved protagonist lose his humanity. However, The Beast adds a new dimension to this dilemma by revealing that Crane was neither completely destroyed nor transformed into a fully formed creature.
In the opening chapter of the game, “Previously on Dying Light,” Crane’s own words suggest that he still clings to the remnants of his humanity. It’s implied that the character, pursued by the GRE for so long, didn’t become a full-fledged Volatile during this period, but rather survived in a half-human, half-infected state. This adds new context to The Following’s bleak finale and provides the first clue as to how Crane returned.
A more detailed explanation comes midway through the game, in the mission “Buried Truths.” A conversation with Olivia reveals that Crane was experimented on by a scientist after being captured. As a result of these experiments, Crane is stated to have remained “infected but conscious,” meaning he is neither fully human nor fully Volatile. This explanation makes sense of both Crane’s new powers and his survival.
Olivia’s words suggest that Crane’s humanity has been partially restored through scientific interventions. This explains his diverse powers in The Beast and further deepens the character’s dramatic journey. For fans of the series, the question of “What did Kyle Crane really become?”, which has been a question that has been wondered about for years, has now been answered clearly.
