Techland returns with another gory entry into the Dying Light series. But is it a beast of a game, or just beastly?
You might be aware that The Beast was initially slated to be a DLC for Dying Light 2, but as with Hollow Knight: Silksong (which was also first planned as an expansion to the original by its developers, Team Cherry), Techland’s scope and ambition became so large that they decided to release it as a standalone title.
And from the first batch of reviews that have started to appear online, we’re thankful they did, even if it meant waiting a little longer for the game’s release.
And don’t forget, if you own Dying Light 2: Stay Human Ultimate Edition on any platform, you should now be entitled to a copy of The Beast 100% free!
Set in the post-apocalyptic zombie-infested Castor Woods, the game sees you breaking free from captivity following more than a decade of torturous and dehumanizing experiments, and now it’s time for your captors to face retribution!
You’ll meet various factions on your journey, with some containing people looking for help, some who want to kill you — and lots (we mean lots) of zombies. And did we mention the mysterious creature that’s been spotted using the woods as its slaughterhouse?
Are the Dying Light: The Beast reviews good?
If the early scores are anything to by, it looks like Techland has delivered us another thoroughly raucous ride in Dying Light: The Beast.
At the time of writing, OpenCritic is showing a ‘Mighty’ average score of 86, which is actually higher than the 74 and 76 that the first two Dying Light titles ended up with.
What is the Dying Light The Beast price?
With the rising price of major releases, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the standard Dying Light The Beast price had been set at $59.99, across PC and consoles.
There weren’t any DL The Beast deals immediately at launch, but if any discounts do pop up, you’ll be able to find them by using the widget below and selecting your preferred platform:
What’s included in the Dying Light The Beast Deluxe Edition?
If you’ve been looking forward to playing this release since it was announced, you might be tempted to grab the Dying Light The Beast Deluxe Edition.
Alongside the base game, the DL The Beast Deluxe Edition content crams in an extra vehicle, weapon upgrade blueprint, prepper outfit and separate bundle, as well as the OST and wallpaper pack, all for just $10 more:
- Castor Woods Digital Tourist Map
- Castor Woods Prepper Bundle
- Castor Woods Prepper Outfit
- Survivalist SMG
- Roadhog vehicle
- Official Soundtrack
- Wallpaper Pack
Is Dying Light The Beast on Game Pass or PlayStation Plus?
Unfortunately, no, Dying Light The Beast is not available on Game Pass or PlayStation Plus at launch.
However, both Microsoft and Sony are constantly working in the background on deals, so we wouldn’t rule it out appearing on either service in the future.
If it does arrive, you’ll be able to find out by checking the new PS Plus games and Game Pass additions on GG news or, for Xbox players, this article is worth bookmarking and keeping within easy reach:
Is Dying Light The Beast Steam Deck verified?
Yes, Dying Light The Beast is Steam Deck verified.
The game’s developers shared the news shortly before release, saying that, “From launch, you can enjoy brutal combat, physical parkour and the survival-focused open world experience on the go.”
When a game is confirmed by Valve to be Steam Deck verified, that means it’s passed all the necessary checks and has been proven to run optimally on the handheld.
And if you’ve got one, you’ll probably be interested in checking out the full list of Steam Deck verified games that are currently available to play.
