Techland, the acclaimed developer behind the immensely popular Dying Light franchise, has revealed that creative discussions are already underway regarding the future direction of the series following the imminent release of Dying Light: The Beast. Three years after the successful launch of Dying Light 2, the studio is preparing to revisit the story of protagonist Kyle Crane in this highly anticipated installment, scheduled for release on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with last-generation console versions to follow later this year.

Originally planned for an August release on current-generation consoles and PC, Techland made the strategic decision in July to delay The Beast's launch by four weeks to ensure additional polishing and refinement. This move demonstrates the studio's commitment to delivering a polished gaming experience. In an exciting development for fans, owners of the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 will receive The Beast at no additional cost. This arrangement stems from the project's origins as downloadable content for Dying Light 2, which evolved into a full standalone title following unexpected leaks that revealed key expansion elements.

As the Dying Light series continues to achieve remarkable sales milestones, Techland shows no signs of slowing its creative momentum. In a recent Gamescom interview, Nathan Lemaire, director of Dying Light: The Beast, shared insights into the studio's ongoing creative process. "Currently, our entire focus is dedicated to making Dying Light: The Beast the finest game Techland has produced in our over thirty-year history," Lemaire stated. He elaborated that "developers naturally generate new ideas constantly—exploring potential directions, considering future possibilities. These conversations happen continuously within our team."

Presently, these creative discussions remain informal as the studio maintains its complete focus on the successful launch of The Beast. Should Techland decide to pursue another installment in the franchise, fans should anticipate a considerable development period. The studio has previously indicated that they consider The Beast to effectively serve as Dying Light 3, raising interesting questions about how they might approach a potential fourth main entry in the series. The naming convention itself presents creative challenges, as simply calling it Dying Light 4 could potentially confuse portions of the fanbase.