Dying Light: The Beast Cancelled for PS4 and Xbox One Consoles, 10 Months After Current-Gen Launch

Techland has cancelled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, nearly 10 months after the game’s current-generation launch in September 2025. The developer cited technical limitations of last-generation hardware as the reason for the cancellation.

“Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware,” Techland stated. “Its open world, advanced visuals, and fluid combat and traversal all depend on processing power and memory that previous-generation consoles simply cannot provide.”

The zombie-slaying open-world title originally launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S to critical acclaim, earning recognition in Digital Foundry’s “Best Graphics of 2025” awards. After 10 months of exploratory development on last-gen versions, the studio ultimately decided that porting the game to older consoles was not feasible.

This cancellation represents another milestone in the industry’s transition away from supporting previous-generation hardware. As games continue to push technical boundaries, developers face difficult choices between maintaining broad accessibility and fully realizing their creative vision on modern platforms.

Notably, Techland is offering refunds to PlayStation 4 owners who purchased the Dying Light 2 season pass. The Beast was originally promised as part of that pass, with the first season pass DLC launching on both PS5 and PS4. Ultimate Edition owners on PS5 retain access to The Beast, but PS4 players will no longer receive the sequel.

For now, Dying Light: The Beast remains exclusive to current-generation consoles and PC, marking a clear line in the sand between console generations.

Dying Light: The Beast Cancelled for PS4 and Xbox One Consoles, 10 Months After Current-Gen Launch

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