Techland has officially cancelled the release of Dying Light: The Beast on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, citing technical limitations that prevent the game from running on last-generation hardware. The announcement, made on July 14, 2026, means that millions of players on these consoles will be unable to experience the zombie survival title.
Reasons for Cancellation
According to a statement from Techland, the decision was driven by the game's reliance on current-generation hardware capabilities. "After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision that Dying Light: The Beast will no longer be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One," the developer said. "Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware. Its open world, advanced visuals, and fluid combat and traversal all depend on processing power and memory that previous-generation consoles simply cannot provide."
Techland acknowledged that as development progressed, it became clear that bringing the game to last-gen platforms would require compromises that would undermine the intended experience. "As development progressed, it became clear that bringing the game to those platforms would require compromises that would prevent us from delivering the experience we set out to create," the statement added.
Refunds for Pre-Orders
Fans who pre-ordered a last-gen version of Dying Light The Beast are eligible for a refund, Techland confirmed. The developer apologized for the cancellation but emphasized that the decision reflects the "technical realities of development and our commitment to delivering the best possible experience."
Available Platforms
Dying Light The Beast remains available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It has also been verified for Steam Deck, allowing players to enjoy the game on the go. The game was originally planned as downloadable content for Dying Light 2 before Techland expanded it into a standalone title.
Set in the eerie Castor Woods, which draws inspiration from the TV show Twin Peaks, the game supports four-player cooperative play and features the series' signature parkour platforming and hand-to-hand combat.
