Resident Evil Requiem vs Dying Light: The Beast

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.'

Leon uses Credits at Supply Boxes for weapon stats (Firepower, Reload, Capacity) and hatchet sharpening. Grace uses a unique 'Blood Collector' system to analyze infected blood via laser microscopes to craft superior injectors (Steroids for HP, Stabilizers for aim).

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.

Requiem features five massive interconnected zones: Wrenwood Hotel (Introduction), Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center (Hub), East Raccoon City (Exploration), RPD/Orphanage (Nostalgia), and the ARK Facility (Climax). It is approximately 2.5x larger than Resident Evil Village in terms of navigable space.

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.

• 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.

• Chairman's Office Puzzle: Puzzle
  Use the pencil to reveal and input the code: Moon-Sun-Star-Moon.
• The Final Stand: Boss Fight
  Defeat Victor Gideon (Nemesis Form) using Leon's hatchet and Requiem revolver.

• 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: Does RE Requiem support Windows 10?
  A: No. Capcom has confirmed that Windows 11 (64-bit) is a strict requirement for this title.
• Q: Can I play the entire game in first-person?
  A: Yes. While protagonists have default perspectives, the camera can be toggled for both in the options menu.
• Q: How do I get the True Ending?
  A: At the ARK terminal, choose 'Release Elpis' and enter the password 'Hope'.
• Q: Is an SSD required for PC?
  A: Yes. Due to the high-speed asset streaming of the RE Engine, an SSD is mandatory for installation.
• Q: What is the benefit of resharpening the hatchet?
  A: It restores Leon's parry durability, allowing him to deflect grabs and Licker tongue attacks without breaking the weapon.

• 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.

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Windows 11 is a strict requirement.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop GPUs typically perform 10-15% slower than desktop counterparts; ensure high TGP models for Ray Tracing.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Minimum 80W for RTX 3050/4050 mobile models to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Active cooling pads recommended for path-tracing sessions on laptops.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Unthrottled 'Best Performance' mode required for complex AI pathfinding.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Dedicated GPU mode (Discrete) recommended to reduce input lag during parries.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: DLSS 4 (Multi Frame Gen), FSR 4, and XeSS supported.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing and Hair Strands have the highest performance cost.
• Game Name: Resident Evil Requiem

• 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: Minimum 80W for RTX 3050/4050 mobile models to prevent thermal throttling.
• Cooling Thermals: Active cooling pads recommended for path-tracing sessions on laptops.
• C P U Power Limits: Unthrottled 'Best Performance' mode required for complex AI pathfinding.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Dedicated GPU mode (Discrete) recommended to reduce input lag during parries.

• 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.