Fans of Dying Light 2 will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated DLC-turned-sequel, Dying Light: The Beast. Developer Techland announced on July 24 that the game’s release has been postponed by four weeks, now set for September 19.

Techland commented on the delay saying, “It has always been our goal to make Dying Light: The Beast the best Dying Light game we’ve ever released. To honor this promise, we’ve made the decision to move the release date to September 19, 2025 to allow for extra polishing work.”

The company also emphasized, “We understand that this may be disappointing, but our experience has shown how important the first impression is. With just four additional weeks, we can address final details that make all the difference between good and great. Areas we want to improve include finetuning the balance of gameplay elements, looking into clarity of UI, increasing the quality of physics, as well as tweaking cutscenes and player animations further as well as adding last little details.”

While the delay may be a disappointment to fans, Techland’s transparency indicates a commitment to delivering a polished product. Players who possess the ultimate edition of Dying Light 2 will receive The Beast for free, as it was originally intended as a DLC, though it has since transitioned into a standalone sequel. For those without the ultimate edition, the game will retail for $59.99.

In this new entry, players will return as Kyle Crane, who is on a quest for revenge after years of experimentation by the Baron. Balancing his human and beast sides is key to surviving a zombie-infested world, and co-op gameplay for up to four players adds to the excitement.