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Dying Light: The Beast launch moved: Here are launch times for PC and console
Techland is releasing Dying Light: The Beast a day earlier, on September 18, after hitting one million pre-orders. Global launch times are now confirmed.
Fans of the video game Dying Light: The Beast will not be waiting until September 19 after all. Developer Techland announced the zombie sequel is releasing one day earlier, on September 18, to mark the milestone of crossing one million pre-orders. Originally slated for August before being delayed to September, the game now lands just in time to surprise fans who expected a longer wait, Gamespot reported.
Techland said in a statement that the one million pre-orders milestone “inspired” them to “push our boundaries and make the impossible possible.” Studio lead Tymon Smektała added, “We pushed ourselves to make the impossible possible, and that’s why we’re releasing the game a little earlier. I can’t wait to see players’ reactions when they finally step into the world of The Beast.”
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Dying Light: The Beast early release: What to expect
The Beast is a standalone entry in the Dying Light franchise and brings back Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the first game. After a decade of brutal genetic experimentation at the hands of the sinister Baron, Crane escapes his prison and sets out on a path of revenge.
Techland says the new adventure pulls from both Dying Light and Dying Light 2, benefiting from years of updates while revisiting elements of the original. Early previews suggest a 20-hour main campaign with up to 40–60 hours for completionists. Players who pre-order the game will also receive an in-game reward, per GameSpot.
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Dying Light: The Beast launch times
Techland confirmed the game will unlock simultaneously across PC and console, with times set for major regions worldwide.
September 18
Los Angeles – 9 AM PT
New York – 12 PM ET
London – 5 PM BST
Mexico City – 10 AM CST
Chicago – 11 AM CDT
Bogota – 11 AM COT
Paris – 6 PM CEST
Warsaw – 6 PM CEST
Cape Town – 6 PM SAST
Riyadh – 7 PM AST
Istanbul – 7 PM EEST
Cairo – 7 PM EEST
Dubai – 8 PM GST
September 19
Sydney – 2 AM AEST
Singapore – Midnight SGT
Beijing – Midnight CST
Seoul – 1 AM KST
Tokyo – 1 AM JST
Wellington – 4 AM NZST
The earlier release marks a huge moment for Techland. The franchise has built a loyal following since the original Dying Light. With anticipation running high and pre-order numbers surging, Dying Light: The Beast will carry that momentum into launch day.
FAQs
1. When is Dying Light: The Beast releasing?
The game will be launched on September 18, 2025, one day earlier than the previously announced September 19 date.
2. Why was the release date moved up?
Techland said it advanced the release by 24 hours to celebrate crossing 1 million pre-orders.
3. What platforms will the game be available on?
Dying Light: The Beast will unlock simultaneously on PC and consoles worldwide.
4. What is the story of the game?
The standalone adventure follows Kyle Crane, who escapes captivity after a decade of experiments by a villain known as the Baron.
5. How long is the game?
Techland says the game features a 20-hour campaign, with 40–60 hours of content for completionists.
