In a social media post made over the weekend, Techland announced that they will soon remove the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2: Stay Human from retailers. This includes the removal of the Upgrade to the Ultimate Edition. These will both be pulled on September 30, 2024.
The reason for this is because those that own Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition are getting Dying Light: The Beast for free. The Beast was originally planned to be "Story DLC 2" for Dying Light 2, which was included in the Ultimate Edition. Well, the project grew and grew during development and it ended up becoming far more than just a DLC sized piece of content.
Techland says that while they are going to pull the sale of Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition, they will still give everyone that owns that version of the game a copy of Dying Light: The Beast for free. Obviously those that own the Ultimate Edition will get the other benefits promised to them in that version of the game still.
While we were developing Dying Light: The Beast it has outgrown its original scope. We're now delivering a full 18+ hours standalone adventure instead of just a DLC. We will be honoring our promise to our long-time supporters and deliver Dying Light: The Beast to current Ultimate owners at no extra cost - but due to the increased scope, we will stop selling it in the future.
I apparently never put up any news post about Dying Light: The Beast here, though I thought I did. Dying Light: The Beast is a standalone Dying Light title that began as DLC for Dying Light 2. In The Beast, you play as Kyle Crane, the character you played as in the first Dying Light game. The game takes place in Castor Woods, a once popular tourist destination.
A release date for The Beast was not yet shared. We do know that four-player co-op will return for The Beast, as will the parkour-style traversal options, mix of melee and projectile weapons, and the challenging nighttime experiences.
About This Game
Important: Anyone who purchased the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human will receive Dying Light: The Beast at no additional charge.
Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. After 13 years of enduring experiments, you escape and hunt down your captors to seek retribution, only to discover there’s far more at stake. While the region is not as populated as it once was, there are still people and factions here, as well as plenty of horrors. Some will ask for your help, others will want to kill you. And that’s not to mention the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.
BECOME THE LEGENDARY HERO
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.
EXPLORE A TIGHTLY-CRAFTED OPEN WORLD
Welcome to Castor Woods! This once-bustling tourist destination is home to a diminishing number of survivors and an increasing population of zombies. Featuring natural landmarks, small villages and industrial complexes, the setting offers diverse traversal options, whether it’s using your parkour skills to gain the upper hand on your enemies or hopping into an abandoned 4x4 to outrun the horrors of the night.
UNLEASH THE BEAST TO SURVIVE
They caged you like an animal. Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power. It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.
SAVOR THE DAY, OUTLAST THE NIGHT
The day brings many possibilities to explore the region and make the most of your time while the sun is still out. But after sundown, the laws of nature take their course. Darkness tends to bring out the worst in the horde, leaving you with no other choice but to run, hide, or fight.
SURVIVING IS EASIER IN 4-PLAYER CO-OP
Sometimes it’s best to stick to a group. You never know what you might come across on your adventure. Team up in up to 4-player co-op, or ride solo if you have the guts to take it all on your own.
Important: Anyone who purchased the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human will receive Dying Light: The Beast at no additional charge.
Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. After 13 years of enduring experiments, you escape and hunt down your captors to seek retribution, only to discover there’s far more at stake. While the region is not as populated as it once was, there are still people and factions here, as well as plenty of horrors. Some will ask for your help, others will want to kill you. And that’s not to mention the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.
BECOME THE LEGENDARY HERO
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.
EXPLORE A TIGHTLY-CRAFTED OPEN WORLD
Welcome to Castor Woods! This once-bustling tourist destination is home to a diminishing number of survivors and an increasing population of zombies. Featuring natural landmarks, small villages and industrial complexes, the setting offers diverse traversal options, whether it’s using your parkour skills to gain the upper hand on your enemies or hopping into an abandoned 4x4 to outrun the horrors of the night.
UNLEASH THE BEAST TO SURVIVE
They caged you like an animal. Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power. It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.
SAVOR THE DAY, OUTLAST THE NIGHT
The day brings many possibilities to explore the region and make the most of your time while the sun is still out. But after sundown, the laws of nature take their course. Darkness tends to bring out the worst in the horde, leaving you with no other choice but to run, hide, or fight.
SURVIVING IS EASIER IN 4-PLAYER CO-OP
Sometimes it’s best to stick to a group. You never know what you might come across on your adventure. Team up in up to 4-player co-op, or ride solo if you have the guts to take it all on your own.
