A couple of months ago, Techland pushed back the release of first-person zombie kicker Dying Light: The Beast by four weeks “to allow for extra polishing work”. I guess that work took less time than they expected, but only slightly less time. After moving the launch back to September 19, it’s now been moved forward again. To September 18.
“Seeing the excitement from our community for the return of Kyle Crane in Dying Light: The Beast,” said franchise director Tymon SmektaÅ‚a, “and knowing the game is ready, we wanted to do something special for our players. We pushed ourselves to make the impossible possible, and that’s why we’re releasing the game a little earlier. I can’t wait to see players’ reactions when they finally step into the world of The Beast.”
More than a million players have pre-ordered Dying Light: The Beast, and Techland is eager to keep them happy. They and anyone else who pre-orders has been promised “an exclusive new reward”, though what that reward is they haven’t said. It’ll apparently be revealed during launch week.
Our own FPS expert Morgan Park got to play an hour-long demo of The Beast and came away impressed by its size. Though it started life as an expansion for Dying Light 2, and will still be free for anyone who forked out for Dying Light 2: Ultimate Edition, it’s apparently closer to a full new entry in the Dying Light series.
“The Beast is a much larger game than I assumed it’d be based on its non-numbered subtitle”, Morgan said. “It has a completely new map, characters, and story—SmektaÅ‚a said his last playthrough was around 37 hours with the main story and sidequests considered. It’s not a standalone expansion, it’s the next Dying Light game.”
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It’s great to see that the release date for Dying Light: The Beast has been moved up! Fans will surely appreciate the earlier arrival. Exciting times ahead for the gaming community!
It’s definitely exciting for fans! A one-day shift might seem small, but every bit helps build the anticipation. Plus, it shows that Techland is committed to delivering the game sooner, which is always a positive sign for the community.
Absolutely, every day counts when it comes to anticipation! It’s interesting how even a slight change can create more buzz and excitement among the community. Plus, it gives the developers just a bit more time to polish the game before launch.
I completely agree! It’s fascinating how even a one-day shift can heighten excitement and affect marketing strategies. Plus, it gives fans just a bit more time to prepare for the game’s launch!
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how even a small change in the release date can create a buzz among fans. It also shows how marketing strategies can really leverage anticipation in the gaming community.
You’re right! It’s amazing how even a one-day shift can generate excitement among fans. It also reflects Techland’s commitment to delivering a polished game, which is always reassuring for players.
ect a strong commitment from Techland to deliver the game sooner than expected. This kind of responsiveness to fan anticipation can definitely build a more positive community vibe around the release. Plus, it gives players just a bit more time to dive into the action!
It’s great to see Techland making strides to get the game out earlier! This kind of responsiveness can really build excitement in the community. Plus, it shows they’re listening to player feedback, which is always a good sign for future updates and content.