Techland, the studio behind the highly anticipated survival horror game Dying Light: The Beast, has officially confirmed that the title will not include virtual currencies or microtransactions. This announcement comes as a relief to fans who were concerned about potential pay-to-win elements following the controversial introduction of DL Points in Dying Light 2: Stay Human.

Originally conceived as DLC for Dying Light 2, The Beast evolved into a standalone project after story details were leaked by hackers. The game serves as a bridge between the original Dying Light and its sequel, set 13 years after the first game's events and a decade before Stay Human.

Franchise director Tymon Smektała directly addressed fan concerns on Twitter, stating clearly that virtual currencies are 'not planned' for The Beast. While this doesn't rule out future monetization entirely, it ensures players won't need to spend beyond the initial purchase to enjoy the full experience at launch.

The decision comes despite Techland's majority ownership by Tencent, a company known for implementing microtransactions in its games. This demonstrates Techland's continued creative control, as evidenced by their recent decision to delay The Beast by four weeks to polish gameplay elements, UI, and animations.