Announced during Gamescom in August,Dying Light: The Beastis set to be the next entry in the almost decade-old zombie/parkour franchise, and it’s already making some bold decisions. According to interviews with Techland just following the game’s announcement,Dying Light: The Beastoriginally began life as the second story DLC forDying Light 2, but its scope continued to expand during development.Dying Light: The Beastwill now release as a full 10-hour standalone adventure.
But while its promise of 10 hours of content is exciting, it’s the game’s confirmed protagonist that really has fans excited. After years of mystery, Kyle Crane is finally returning as aDying Lightprotagonist. But if Crane’s back, it poses some intriguing questions about the future of theDying Lightfranchise.
Dying Light: The Beast Poses Some Interesting Protagonist-Related Questions
Dying Light: The Beast Is Bringing Back Kyle Crane
The veryfirst protagonist of theDying Lightfranchise, fans followed Kyle Crane throughout his adventures in the infected walled city of Harran. Through Crane’s eyes, fans first experienced the intense, fast-paced zombie-slashing, wall-running gameplay ofDying Light, and that strong first impression forged a strong bond between many fans and Kyle Crane.
InDying Light’s The Following expansion, players take control of Kyle Crane again as he searches for a cure for the virus in the countryside surrounding Harran. Crane encounters a cult who claims they’ve cured the virus and are willing to share its secrets with him if he assists them with a few chores. One of the DLC’s endings sees Crane being forced to drink an elixir that will turn him into a sentient Volatile, remaining human by day, but turning into a feral zombie at night. The other ending sees him siding with the cult and nuking Harran.
Set 22 years after the first game and its DLC,Dying Light 2makes a few references to Kyle Crane, but his fate is never directly confirmed. While some NPCs mention that Crane met a tragic end, they never say what that end was. It seems as thoughDying Light: The Beastwill finally answer those questions, with the game being set 13 years after The Following.
Who Will Dying Light 3’s Protagonist Be?
Fans have waited eight years to find out what happened to Kyle Crane, and the anticipation to see the character again inDying Light: The Beastis immense. But with such a beloved character now back in the spotlight, it raises questions about a potentialDying Light 3, and who the sequel’s protagonist could be.
Dying Light: The Beastcould close the book on Crane’s story for good, concluding with the protagonist meeting the tragic end thatDying Light 2’s NPCs talk about. This would pave the way for another brand new protagonist to take center stage in a hypotheticalDying Light 3. But Kyle Crane is incredibly popular among fans, and Techland knows it.
IfDying Light: The Beastdoesn’t giveKyle Crane’s storya definitive end, then it could result in a pretty sharp double-edged sword. On one hand, keeping Kyle Crane alive would let Techland use the beloved character again to spice up futureDying Lightentries. But on the other hand, keeping Crane alive could also lead to some fans being disappointed if he doesn’t return.
Dying Light: The Beast
WHERE TO PLAY
Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. After 13 years of enduring experiments, you escape and hunt down your captors to seek retribution, only to discover there’s far more at stake. While the region is not as populated as it once was, there are still people and factions here, as well as plenty of horrors. Some will ask for your help, others will want to kill you. And that’s not to mention the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.BECOME THE LEGENDARY HEROYou are Kyle Crane, the man whose selflessness during the initial virus outbreak saved many from a fate worse than death. After more than a decade in captivity, you find yourself in a world that’s changed, and not for the better. Now, you’ll need to use the survival skills that kept you alive all those years ago to save even more innocent lives.EXPLORE A TIGHTLY-CRAFTED OPEN WORLDWelcome to Castor Woods! This once-bustling tourist destination is home to a diminishing number of survivors and an increasing population of zombies. Featuring natural landmarks, small villages and industrial complexes, the setting offers diverse traversal options, whether it’s using your parkour skills to gain the upper hand on your enemies or hopping into an abandoned 4x4 to outrun the horrors of the night.UNLEASH THE BEAST TO SURVIVEThey caged you like an animal. Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power. It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.SAVOR THE DAY, OUTLAST THE NIGHTThe day brings many possibilities to explore the region and make the most of your time while the sun is still out. But after sundown, the laws of nature take their course. Darkness tends to bring out the worst in the horde, leaving you with no other choice but to run, hide, or fight.SURVIVING IS EASIER IN 4-PLAYER CO-OPSometimes it’s best to stick to a group. You never know what you might come across on your adventure. Team up in up to 4-player co-op, or ride solo if you have the guts to take it all on your own.
