Following the enigmatic conclusion of Kyle Crane's journey in Dying Light: The Following, fans have been eagerly awaiting answers. With the release of Dying Light: The Beast, those answers are finally on the horizon. Tymon Smektała, the franchise director, has emphasized that this installment not only wraps up Crane's story but also serves as a crucial link between the events of Dying Light and Dying Light 2: Stay Human.

Parkour, a signature feature of the series, faced new challenges with the shift to a rural setting in The Beast. The development team had to innovate, integrating movement mechanics with industrial structures and natural landscapes such as trees and cliffs. The result is a dynamic, environment-adapted parkour system that retains the essence of the franchise.

While Dying Light 2: Stay Human leaned more towards action, The Beast aims to recapture the original game's atmosphere of constant threat and resource scarcity. Players will find ammunition scarce and enemies more lethal, particularly in the menacing darkness of the night forest. Fleeing will often be the wisest strategy.

Dying Light: The Beast is poised to be a pivotal chapter for the franchise. It will resolve lingering mysteries, provide closure to Crane's arc, and set the stage for future developments within the series. Fans can mark their calendars for the summer 2025 release.