Kaidan vs Dying Light: The Beast

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: 3-Player Online Co-op (Drop-in/Drop-out)
• Setting: Japanese Folklore / Cosmic Horror
• Platforms: PC (Steam)
• Release Window: TBA
• Unique Feature: A unique blend of Soulslike melee combat with a tense, replayable 'extraction-lite' gameplay loop set in a Japanese cosmic horror world.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: 4-Player Online Co-op
• Setting: Castor Woods (Inspired by Swiss Alps)
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
• Unique Feature: A standalone story marking the return of Kyle Crane, featuring a new 'Beast Mode' mechanic that allows him to unleash his inner monster, and a return to the gritty, intense survival horror of the original game.

• Co-op Teammates: In the game's 3-player co-op mode, other players act as your companions. Team play is encouraged through unique synergies, allowing players to specialize in roles like tank, healer/debuffer, or DPS.
  Human (Player)

• Relics: Powerful artifacts that must be successfully extracted from Ikaiguchi. They are the primary items used to unlock new combat moves and powerful character upgrades.
• Lore Items: Found through exploration. The story unfolds through item descriptions and environmental storytelling rather than traditional cutscenes.

• Blueprints: Schematics found throughout the world that are essential for crafting and upgrading weapons and equipment.
• Upgrade Materials: Scavenged from the environment, these resources are vital for repairing weapons and vehicles, which degrade rapidly.

• Japanese Folklore
• Cosmic Horror
• Soulslike
• Extraction
• Dark Fantasy
• Survival
• Mythology

• Survival Horror
• Post-Apocalyptic
• Parkour
• Open World
• Body Horror
• Vengeance
• Zombies

• Katanas: Melee
  A balanced and iconic melee weapon, likely offering a mix of speed and precision.
• Polearms: Melee
  Long-reaching weapons like spears or naginatas, excellent for controlling space and keeping enemies at a distance.
• Axes: Melee
  Heavy, high-damage weapons designed to break through the guards of formidable Yokai.

• Melee Weapons: Varies (Axes, Wrenches, Swords)
  The core of the combat system, with over 100 different weapons. A new 'Gore Nodes' system allows for hyper-detailed, directional dismemberment.
• Firearms: Varies (Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns)
  Firearms have been given more prominence with improved gun combat, realistic sound, and effective knockback. New additions include a grenade launcher and a saw-blade launcher.
• Beast Mode Abilities: Supernatural
  When in Beast Mode, Crane gains access to powerful new attacks, including a ground slam and the ability to pick up and hurl heavy environmental objects.

• Armor Sets: Players can customize their Seeker with different armor sets and masks. In addition to providing defensive stats, these cosmetics can also influence gameplay and narrative by affecting how certain NPCs or Yokai interact with the player.

• Customizable Armor & Masks: Players can customize their Seeker's appearance with various armor sets, masks, and style sets. These are not just cosmetic, as they can also grant strengths, weaknesses, and passive bonuses that affect gameplay.

• Cosmetic Outfits: Players can customize Crane's appearance. The Deluxe Edition includes the 'Castor Woods Prepper Outfit,' and the pre-order bonus includes the 'Ultimate Survivor Outfit.'

Progression is player-driven and tied to successful extractions. Players use gathered resources like blood, essence, and memory fragments to unlock permanent buffs and upgrade gear at a central hub. A 'Sigil' system acts as a skill tree, allowing players to unlock new combat moves and passive abilities. Weapons and gear can be crafted, upgraded, and enchanted.

Progression is divided between two distinct skill trees: Survivor and Beast. The Survivor tree enhances parkour, crafting, and combat finishers. The unique Beast tree allows players to unlock devastating abilities tied to Crane's infection, such as a ground slam and the ability to hurl large objects. The stamina system has also been reworked to allow for uninhibited parkour traversal outside of combat.

The game features a large, interconnected world with multiple biomes, but is explored through mission-based 'incursions' or 'runs'. Each zone is a haunted, procedurally arranged area with its own unique Yokai, minibosses, and a final Chordbearer target. The world state can mutate between runs based on player actions.

The game is set in a new, handcrafted open-world location called Castor Woods. Inspired by the Swiss Alps, this sprawling valley features diverse biomes, including a tourist town, industrial areas, farmlands, murky swamps, and a national park. The rural setting offers a different parkour and survival experience compared to the dense cities of previous games.

• The Seeker: Playable Protagonist
  A lost soul resurrected by the Envoy, forced to fulfill a dark pact. The player's identity is intentionally vague, with progression and customization defining the character.
• The Envoy: Key NPC / Quest Giver
  A cryptic, mystical entity who holds power over the Seeker due to their pact. The Envoy guides the player and is central to the game's 'deal with the devil' allegory.
• The Chordbearers: Bosses
  The primary antagonists and main targets of the extraction missions. These are powerful, unique beings that anchor the corruption in each region of Ikaiguchi.

• Kyle Crane: Playable Protagonist
  The returning hero from the original Dying Light, now a darker, hybrid human-monster on a personal quest for revenge.
• The Baron: Antagonist
  A mysterious new villain who captured and experimented on Kyle Crane for 13 years.
• Volatiles: Apex Infected
  The terrifying, hyper-aggressive infected that only come out at night. In The Beast, they are more intelligent, hunt in packs, and communicate with each other.

• Main Story Quests
  A focused, linear narrative that follows Kyle Crane's personal quest for vengeance against The Baron, with an emphasis on storytelling and character development.
• Side Quests
  Meaningful, 'bite-sized stories' that contribute to the world's immersion and the grander narrative, rather than feeling like filler content.

The game is available in a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the Official Soundtrack, a digital artbook, a digital map, and the 'Castor Woods Prepper Bundle' of in-game cosmetic and weapon items. A 'Hero of Harran' bundle is available as a pre-order bonus.

• Q: What is Kaidan?
  A: Kaidan is an upcoming third-person melee action game that blends the challenging combat of Soulslikes with the high-stakes loop of extraction games, all set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Japanese folklore and cosmic horror.
• Q: Is it a multiplayer game?
  A: It is primarily a single-player experience but supports seamless drop-in/drop-out online co-op for up to three players.
• Q: What does 'Extraction-Lite' mean?
  A: It means the core gameplay loop involves entering a dangerous, procedurally-arranged zone, gathering resources and completing objectives, and then successfully escaping (extracting) to keep your loot. Failure can result in losing progress and items from that run.
• Q: When will it be released?
  A: As of August 2025, there is no official release date for Kaidan. A playable demo has recently been shown at events like Gamescom 2025.

• Q: Is Dying Light: The Beast a DLC for Dying Light 2?
  A: No. While it was originally planned as a DLC, it has been developed into a full, standalone game. You do not need to own Dying Light 2 to play it.
• Q: Do you play as Aiden from Dying Light 2?
  A: No, the game marks the return of Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the very first Dying Light game.
• Q: What is 'Beast Mode'?
  A: It is a new gameplay mechanic where, after dealing or taking enough damage, Kyle Crane enters a temporary state of rage, gaining superhuman strength, agility, and powerful new abilities.
• Q: Is the game scarier than Dying Light 2?
  A: Yes, the developers have stated their goal was to return to the more gritty, grounded, and terrifying survival horror feel of the original Dying Light, especially during the night.

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title built on Unreal Engine 5.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features, eerie lighting, and heavy particle effects.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's intense, visually demanding boss fights will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of the Yokai and physics-based combat.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based melee combat.
• Game Name: Kaidan

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. These specifications reflect a next-generation title with demanding features like Ray Tracing. An SSD is required for all tiers.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. For a smooth experience, a modern gaming laptop that meets or exceeds the recommended specifications is advised.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and dense, visually stunning environments.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's fast-paced parkour and intense combat against hordes will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex enemy AI and physics-based combat.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.
• Game Name: Dying Light: The Beast

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features, eerie lighting, and heavy particle effects.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's intense, visually demanding boss fights will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of the Yokai and physics-based combat.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based melee combat.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and dense, visually stunning environments.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's fast-paced parkour and intense combat against hordes will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex enemy AI and physics-based combat.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.