The newDying Lightgame was announced at Gamescom 2024 on August 20.
The developer was very generous with the games details, clearly showing whats to come.
Here is our comprehensive preview of everything we know aboutDying Light: The Beast.
What is Dying Light: The Beast?
Dying Light: The Beastis an action-adventure-horror zombie RPG.
It is the third instalment in the Dying Light series.
Interestingly, the game was initially designed as a DLC forDying Light 2 Stay Human.
However, it has become too big to be a DLC.
The games storyline expands on the heros tragic past and his current quest for answers and revenge.
Kyle Crane has been in captivity for over a decade.
During this time, he has endured strange scientific experiments conducted by a scientist known only as The Baron.
The diabolical experiments caused his DNA to intertwine with the zombie DNA.
Fortunately, he escapes and finds himself in Castor Woods, a region in the games open world.
Caster Woods was a popular tourist destination before the epidemic.
However, it now has a decreasing population of survivors and is infested with a growing population of zombies.
As such, he must fight and run for his life while investigating the evil corporation.
Gameplay
Dying Light: The Beast gameplay combines action, adventure, and storytelling.
Action is the gameplays best aspect, and it is intense and bloody.
However, the game also features plenty of gunfights, mainly from the soldiers hunting Kyle Crane.
You must fight hordes of zombies attacking from all directions, which can be overwhelming.
Moreover, you must fight the soldiers sent to hunt you down.
Notably, the soldiers are armed withautomatic rifles and other weaponsthat pose a greater danger than the zombies.
Notably, your unique abilities have their skill trees.
However, cars can break down with limited fuel.
Exploration and adventure are also fun aspects of the gameplay.
you could traverse anywhere you want across the open world.
The map comprises diverse environments, including natural landmarks and human structures.
You will come across human survivors with whom you could interact and help.
The graphics are sharp, and the new game features a better lighting system and weather effects.
The game offers a single-player experience and an online co-op mode supporting up to four players.
While playing solo can be enjoyable, teaming up with others significantly enhances your chances of survival.
Originally conceived as a DLC, the project has grown significantly in scope, evolving into a standalone title.
The official trailer begins with spec-ops soldiers searching the woods for Kyle Crane.
They come across a building in which horrific scenes of dead people are scattered everywhere.
All the while, Kyle Crane looks like it’s tracking and monitoring them from the shadows.
He waits for the opportune time to attack, taking the soldiers down individually.
The live-action teaser starts cheerfully but ends dreadfully.
It begins with a beautiful woman in a white dress relaxing in the field.
Someone who looks like her fiance is filming her.
However, the developers website states the game is close to completion and may launch sooner than expected.
The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
It will be the first edition of the series third instalment.
Notably, players with theDying Light 2 Stay Human Ultimate Editionwill get the new game for free.
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