Techland just dropped the next dev diary for Dying Light: The Beast, giving us a fresh look at Kyle Crane’s struggles, the new open world of Castor Woods, and—of course—the signature parkour and brutal combat that define the series.
This latest video digs into how Techland is evolving the gameplay we know and love while keeping things grounded and realistic. Here’s what’s new:
Parkour Rebuilt from the Ground Up
Traversal has always been at the heart of Dying Light, and in The Beast, it’s more immersive than ever.
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You can literally climb anything, with physics tuned for realistic jump heights and distances—no more floaty movements.
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Stamina won’t hold you back from climbing, but you’ll need sharp observation skills to figure out how to reach tougher spots.
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Parkour mastery is key: no “helper” systems are here to save you, just over 100 new animations for Kyle—including 17 unique edge climbs.
Exploration feels freer, with multiple ways to approach every situation.
Combat: Heavy, Physical, and Creative
Techland is also going all-in on combat.
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Weapon swings and timing feel precise, with each hit landing heavy thanks to the new physics engine.
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Enemies now react more realistically, combining ragdoll with short animations for brutal impact.
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Human AI has been massively upgraded, offering 22 positioning strategies and smarter use of cover.
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The gore system has been amped up too—players can now target and destroy at least 12 different body parts, with double the visible wounds compared to past games.
All of this makes fights feel more visceral, dangerous, and satisfying.
Developer Insights
The dev diary also features Kacper Kowalczuk (Technical Game Director), Marcin Bahryn-Kamiński (Senior Animator), and Tymon Smektała (Franchise Director), who go deeper into how these changes are shaping The Beast into the most realistic and challenging entry yet.