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Dying Light: The Beast Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | Fictional Concept / Unannounced |
| Engine | C-Engine |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland |
| Expected Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Expected Setting | New, uncharted district (Elysium) |
| Protagonist | Aiden Caldwell |
| Multiplayer | Expected to retain 4-Player Online Co-op |
Dying Light: The Beast System Requirements
Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low Preset) – Low Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance') likely required.
Recommended_1440p_60FPS_High
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Preset with Ray Tracing Off) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced') recommended.
Dying Light: The Beast Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core I7 12700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 13900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 680 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 680 H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I7 13620 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 13620 H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I7 14700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
1899
Model: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 14700 H (Score: 860)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_60FPS_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- save_altStorage Note: 100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required)
A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and the streaming of a large, vertically complex new map.
Dying Light: The Beast Specific Game Elements
Dying Light: The Beast Weapons
- securityBows and Crossbows (Ranged Weapons)
Silent ranged options for stealth takedowns. A new heavy crossbow could be introduced, capable of firing grappling lines to create new traversal paths.
- securityImprovised Melee Weapons (One-Handed, Two-Handed)
The series' signature craftable weapons, built from scrap. This expansion would introduce new blueprints using local flora and fauna, like a 'Spore-Infused Axe' or 'Bioluminescent Mace'.
- securityInfected Weapons (Speculative) (Supernatural Ability)
As Aiden embraces his infection, he could unlock the ability to temporarily manifest bio-weapons, like hardened bone claws for melee or a projectile acid spit, tied to his new skill tree.
Dying Light: The Beast Vehicles
- directions_carSkiffs / Airboats (Speculative) (Watercraft)
Given the flooded nature of the conceptual 'Elysium' district, players would likely need to use small, craftable boats or airboats to navigate the swamps and waterways, similar to the buggy in 'The Following' DLC for the first game.
Dying Light: The Beast Characters
- personAiden Caldwell - Playable Protagonist (playable)
Returns as the player character, more experienced but also struggling with the advancement of his own viral infection. His journey would be about controlling his inner beast to defeat an outer one.
Top 3 Characters (Speculative):
Caldwell: The returning protagonist, now older and forced to confront the progression of his infection to combat a greater threat. 2. 'The Beast': The primary antagonist, an intelligent and colossal Alpha Volatile that acts as the nexus of the new infected hive mind. 3. 'The Shaman': The leader of a new survivor faction who worships The Beast, believing it to be the next stage of evolution. They would serve as a human antagonist with their own mutated followers.
Dying Light: The Beast Missions / Objectives
- flagMain Story Quests
Objective: A cinematic campaign that would follow Aiden's hunt for 'The Beast' and his struggle to control his own infection while navigating the politics of the new survivor factions in the Elysium district.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives (Speculative):
First Hunt: An early story mission where Aiden has his first terrifying, scripted encounter with The Beast, establishing it as an overwhelming threat that cannot be fought directly. 2. Sever the Synapses: A recurring objective to find and destroy smaller 'synapse nests' around the map to weaken The Beast's control over the infected in that region. 3. The Heart of the Hive: The final story mission, a multi-stage boss fight that would require players to use all of their parkour, combat, and new infected abilities to take down The Beast in its lair.
Dying Light: The Beast Companions / Summons
- groupCo-op Teammates (Human (Player))
Ability: The game would be expected to retain the 4-player online co-op mode, allowing friends to explore the new map and take on the infected hive mind together.
Dying Light: The Beast Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkEcologist's Notes
Location/Use: Research notes from the scientists who ran the Elysium eco-project before the fall, providing lore on the unique flora and fauna and hinting at the origins of The Beast.
- collections_bookmarkHive Mind Samples
Location/Use: Rare biological samples taken from powerful infected or hive nests. These could be used as a special crafting material for upgrading Aiden's infected abilities.
Dying Light: The Beast Armor
- shieldFaction Gear
Focus/Stats: Players would be able to acquire gear sets from the new factions in the Elysium district. Each set would provide bonuses tailored to a specific playstyle (e.g., 'Hunter' gear for stealth, 'Brawler' gear for melee, 'Survivor' gear for parkour efficiency).
Dying Light: The Beast Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCosmetic Outfits
Details: A variety of cosmetic outfits would be available, allowing players to change Aiden's appearance. These would include outfits from the new factions, tactical gear, and potentially even a skin that shows his progressing infection.
Dying Light: The Beast Other Features & Info
- labelOfficial Status & Development
This game is NOT officially announced. 'Dying Light: The Beast' is a hypothetical title for a future installment or expansion in the Dying Light universe. Techland is known for long-term support of their games, but has not revealed a project with this name. This entry is a creative concept based on the franchise's themes.
- labelStandalone Expansion Concept
This concept envisions 'The Beast' as a large, standalone expansion similar in scope to 'The Following' for the original Dying Light. It would feature a new map, a self-contained story that continues Aiden Caldwell's journey, and evolve the core gameplay mechanics introduced in Dying Light 2.
- labelEvolved Gameplay (Speculative)
The core gameplay would be enhanced with new features. An 'Infected Hive Mind' system would make enemies more coordinated, setting up ambushes and working together. Parkour would be expanded with new moves suited to the flooded, overgrown environment. A new 'Infected Powers' skill tree would allow Aiden to unlock volatile-like abilities, offering powerful new combat and traversal options at the cost of his humanity.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics (Speculative)
- 1. Infected Hive Mind AI: A new enemy system where the infected are intelligently coordinated by the central 'Beast,' allowing them to flank, set traps, and react to the player as a cohesive unit. 2. Expanded Parkour & Traversal: New parkour moves designed for a swampy, overgrown environment, like vine swinging and water-based stealth. The grappling hook could be upgraded to have a 'pull' mechanic for environmental interaction. 3. Aiden's Infected Skill Tree: A new progression path that allows players to embrace Aiden's infection, unlocking powerful but risky abilities like a short-range pounce, enhanced night vision, or a terrifying combat roar.
Dying Light: The Beast Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline Is Dying Light: The Beast a real game?No, as of August 2025, 'Dying Light: The Beast' is not an officially announced game or DLC from developer Techland. This entry is a fictional concept of what a future installment might be.
- help_outline Would this be a sequel to Dying Light 2?This concept is designed as a standalone expansion, meaning it would be a new story that takes place after Dying Light 2 but would not require the base game to play. It would be similar to 'Far Cry: New Dawn' or 'Uncharted: The Lost Legacy'.
- help_outline What is the 'Infected Hive Mind'?In this concept, it's a new gameplay system where a powerful Alpha Volatile, 'The Beast,' directs lesser infected with greater intelligence, allowing them to coordinate their attacks, set up ambushes, and react strategically to the player.