
Dying Light: The Beast Gets an Earlier Release Date After Record Pre-Orders
Published on 01:12 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025 by miladmim
After months of anticipation and a previous delay, Techland has surprised fans of its survival-horror franchise with some unexpected good news. Dying Light: The Beast, the latest entry in the beloved series, will now arrive earlier than expected. Originally pushed from its August 22 release to September 19, Techland has now announced that the game will launch on September 18, shaving a full day off the delay as a way of celebrating over 1 million pre-orders worldwide.
Although the studio has made it clear that The Beast is not officially branded as Dying Light 3, the project carries the scale and ambition of a full sequel. Techland has previously emphasized that it “pulled no punches” with this installment, pushing narrative cutscenes, expanding gameplay systems, and taking full advantage of next-gen technology to deliver stunning visuals. The developers believe that the game’s scope and depth justify the hype that has been building around it for months.
A Reward for Dedicated Fans
In its latest announcement, Techland revealed that fans who pre-order the game before launch will receive the Hero of Harran bundle, a special package that includes:
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The Ultimate Survivor Outfit
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Harran Combat Knife
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The Follower Crossbow
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In Jade’s Memory Pistol
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Castor Woods Patrol Vehicle
On top of that, the studio teased an exclusive mystery reward for those who pre-order, with more details expected to be unveiled shortly before release.
A Project That Outgrew Its Origins
Interestingly, Dying Light: The Beast began development as a large-scale DLC for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. Over time, the expansion grew into a standalone AAA title. To keep its promise, Techland has confirmed that players who purchased the now-delisted Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition will automatically receive The Beast at no extra charge, along with the Hero of Harran bonus content. The game will appear in their digital libraries on launch day.
Global Launch Details
Techland has also shared specific release times for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC players. With just days left before launch, the developer is promising an experience that feels both familiar and fresh, blending the parkour-driven survival mechanics fans love with a darker and more ambitious storyline.
For a project that was once seen as an add-on, Dying Light: The Beast has transformed into one of the most talked-about survival horror releases of the year. Now, with the release date brought forward, players won’t have to wait much longer to dive into the next terrifying chapter of Techland’s acclaimed franchise.