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Dying Light: The Beast - Kyle Crane Transforms into a Monster in Launch Trailer

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating gaming experience with Dying Light: The Beast, set to release on September 19th, 2025. Despite not being officially reviewed yet, the game has already garnered a promising score of 79% from critics and 8.4/10 from players, featuring Kyle Crane in a terrifying new form!

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

Transformed Zombie Kyle Crane Launches in Dying Light: The Beast

Tomorrow marks the launch of Dying Light: The Beast, and the developers have just released its official launch trailer. The trailer features Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the original game, after 13 years of imprisonment by The Baron. During his captivity, Crane was injected with zombie DNA, transforming him into a monster. Critics have awarded Dying Light: The Beast a Metascore of 79, while players have rated it even higher, averaging 8.4/10. This outlet, however, could not provide a review due to other game testing commitments and the publisher not supplying a review copy.

In Case You Missed It

If you’re a fan of Dying Light and enjoy customizing your in-game experience with unique cosmetics, don’t miss out on the current Twitch operation for Dying Light: The Beast (September 23, 2025) by Ahmed Hassan. This special event offers exclusive cosmetic items that can be unlocked simply by tuning into live streams from September 18th at 6 PM to September 26th at 9:59 PM. From the Slicer combat knife after just 20 minutes of viewing to rare car skins like Blue Heat, there are plenty of rewards up for grabs. Connect your Twitch and Techland accounts, follow the milestones, and claim your rewards directly in your inventory before time runs out! Dying Light: The Beast Offers Free Content for Its Twitch Release, Hurry to Claim Your Rewards Quickly. For those who are fans of innovative gaming experiences and the visionary work of Hideo Kojima, be sure to check out our latest article "Unnerving Teaser Revealed for Hideo Kojima's OD" by Sophie Laurent (published on 2025-09-23). The piece delves into the mysterious teaser trailer for Kojima Productions' new horror game, developed in partnership with Xbox and powered by Unreal Engine 5. With Phil Spencer of Microsoft Gaming confirming the extensive support provided for this ambitious project, OD is set to deliver a visually stunning and technically groundbreaking gaming experience. Dive deeper into the details Unnerving Teaser Revealed for Hideo Kojima's OD. For all you fans of fast-paced survival and intense parkour action, we've got some exciting news! "Dying Light: The Beast" has officially landed on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, offering a thrilling new chapter in the Dying Light universe Dying Light: The Beast is Now Available Worldwide. Sophie Laurent takes us through this global release, highlighting all the enhancements that make this game a must-play for fans and newcomers alike. Dive into the story of Kyle Crane as he battles against monstrous creatures in an ever-changing landscape, optimized for seamless gameplay across platforms including the Steam Deck. Don't miss out on this dynamic addition to your gaming library!

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Game info

Official Name
Dying Light: The Beast
Brief Summary
You 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. Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in a tightly-crafted rural region. Play as Kyle Crane, a legendary hero who breaks free after years of brutal experiments. Now, he must realize there’s more at stake than just revenge.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Released
September 18, 2025
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean
Developer
Techland
Publisher
Techland
Ratings
70/100 (1 reviews)

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