Techland has announced that its latest title, Dying Light: The Beast, will be dropped from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One lineup, even though pre‑orders for those consoles had already been accepted.
The studio clarified that the game was engineered with current‑generation consoles in mind, noting that its performance demands exceed the processing power and memory available on previous‑generation systems.
Techland emphasized that the decision was not a strategic choice to abandon older platforms but rather a response to the technical constraints that prevented the game from meeting acceptable performance standards on those consoles.
After nearly two years of availability on PC and next‑gen consoles, Dying Light: The Beast launched on September 18, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
In the wake of a mixed reaction to a recent Facebook post, some community members voiced disappointment while others shared memes—some even poking fun at last‑generation console users. Responding to the backlash, Techland announced that anyone who pre‑ordered the title on PS4 or Xbox One will receive a full refund.
“Dying Light: The Beast” has captured the enthusiasm of both fans and critics, boasting a largely positive consensus on Steam and a solid 79 on Metacritic. The story centers on Kyle Crane, a fan‑favorite from earlier installments, as he learns to master new beastly abilities. The horror‑survival experience remains fully accessible on current‑generation consoles, ensuring that players can enjoy the game without hardware constraints.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why was Dying Light: The Beast cancelled on older consoles?
Techland decided to drop the game from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One because its performance demands exceed the processing power and memory available on those legacy systems, making it impossible to meet acceptable performance standards.
Will players who pre‑ordered on PS4 or Xbox One receive a refund?
Yes, Techland has announced that anyone who pre‑ordered the title on PS4 or Xbox One will receive a full refund.
What technical constraints prevented the game from running on older consoles?
The game was engineered with next‑generation hardware in mind, requiring higher processing power, more memory, and advanced graphical capabilities that older consoles cannot provide, leading to performance issues that could not be resolved within acceptable limits.
News Source: Destructoid
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