Dying Light: System Requirements for The Beast and Revealed PC Features

Dying Light: The Beast, originally envisioned as an expansion, has evolved into a full-fledged standalone sequel that reintroduces the beloved character Kyle Crane. Techland has refined its proprietary technology to deliver a visually remarkable sequel that genuinely feels like a continuation of the original Dying Light experience.

With its launch approaching in just a few weeks, Techland has officially disclosed the system requirements for Dying Light: The Beast, alongside an array of PC-specific features you can anticipate when the game releases.

Dying Light: The Beast System Requirements

Minimum	Recommended	High	Ultra
Performance	1080p @ 30FPS	1440p @ 60FPS	4K @ 60FPS	4K @ 60FPS
Graphics Settings	Low	Medium	High	Ultra (RT w/ Frame Generation)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A750	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6750XT / Intel Arc B580	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 / AMD Radeon RX 9070 / Intel Arc B580
GPU Memory	6GB	8GB	12GB	12GB
CPU	Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 7 5800F	Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 7 7700	Intel i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 9 7800 X3D	Intel i9-14900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7950 X3D
RAM	16GB	16GB	32GB	32GB
YOU	Windows 10 or newer	Windows 10 or newer	Windows 10 or newer	Windows 10 or newer
Storage	70 GB SSD	70 GB SSD	70 GB SSD	70 GB SSD

For fans of the previous Dying Light games, it’s clear that Techland has prioritized optimizing performance across a diverse range of hardware. The minimum GPU requirement for a smooth experience is the GTX 1060, a model that’s becoming quite dated.

Dying Light: The Beast Screenshot — Image courtesy of Techland

If you aspire to enjoy the game in 4K resolution, you would need a graphics card like the RTX 4070 Ti, ideally paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 7800 X3D. From initial impressions, achieving 60 FPS without upscaling should be feasible at the high preset.

As expected of most major AAA titles, Dying Light: The Beast requires a significant amount of SSD space, necessitating 70 GB for installation. Furthermore, 32 GB of RAM is progressively becoming essential for optimal gameplay, particularly for users aiming for 4K resolution.

Enhanced PC Features in Dying Light: The Beast

Upon launch, players on PC can look forward to the following features in Dying Light: The Beast:

Raytraced Global Illumination and Reflections
Support for Ultra-Wide Resolutions
Upscaling and Frame Generation Technologies: Intel XeSS 2, NVIDIA DLSS 4, & AMD FSR 3.1 & 4
In-Depth Customization Options
Dynamic Resolution Support
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Support
Latency Optimization: Nvidia Reflex 2, AMD AntiLag 2, and Intel Xe Low Latency

Release Information for Dying Light: The Beast

The official release date for Dying Light: The Beast is set for September 19, 2025, available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejcG25W0rYY

Behind the Beast: Kyle Crane's Journey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejcG25W0rYY)

My expectations for Dying Light: The Beast are high, and I hope that Techland sustains its reputation for delivering outstanding PC releases that are well-optimized for various hardware configurations while allowing for scalability for more robust setups.

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