The standalone survival horror adventure gets its biggest content injection yet, adding replayability and visual overhauls just in time for the holidays.
Techland has officially released Update 1.4 for Dying Light: The Beast, marking the “largest and most significant update” since the game’s launch in September. This massive patch introduces long-awaited features like New Game+, Legend Levels, and full Ray Tracing support on PC, alongside over 400 fixes and improvements.
The update aims to strengthen the game’s position as a premier open-world survival horror experience, offering veterans new ways to play while smoothing out the experience for newcomers.
New Game+ and Legend Levels
For players who have already conquered the 40+ hour campaign, the update adds significant end-game depth.
- New Game+: Players can now replay Kyle Crane’s story while retaining all their gear, weapons, and character progression. This mode features increased enemy difficulty but rewards players with higher-tier weapons and loot. It can be repeated multiple times, with each run ramping up the challenge and unlocking even rarer gear.
- Legend Levels: The classic end-game progression system returns. Once players reach Level 15, all earned XP converts to Legend XP. Earning Legend Levels grants Points that can be spent on passive upgrades, such as increased health, combat stats, and enhanced Beast Mode performance. XP gains are boosted on higher difficulties and New Game+ tiers.
Visuals and Technical Overhaul
On the technical front, Update 1.4 brings Ray Tracing to the PC version, delivering realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections that enhance the eerie atmosphere of Castor Woods.
Beyond the visual candy, the patch addresses over 70 graphical issues (including texture and clipping fixes) and resolves more than 200 parkour and navigation issues. These changes, driven largely by community feedback, aim to make traversal smoother and the world more immersive.
Limited-Time Events and Rewards
To celebrate the update, Techland is offering incentives for both new and returning players:
- Free Gift: Log in between November 27 and December 2 to receive the exclusive Bloody Bowie Knife.
- Double XP Event: Available to all players from November 27 to November 30.
- Discount: The game is currently available at up to 25% off on all platforms.
Dying Light: The Beast is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.