Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land
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Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons Awards
Cronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.
Steam week in review: Forza Horizon is the last truly mainstream multiplatform racing series
Forza Horizon 6 is a top seller on Steam, with over 500,000 pre-orders reported by mid-April, indicating strong consumer interest despite the game's not yet being released. The article discusses the declining mainstream relevance of racing games, with Forza Horizon being a notable exception, and analyzes sales trends for various racing titles on Steam.
Dying Light head leaves Techland after 13 years: "The franchise is in great hands, and I'm excited to see it…
Tymon Smektała, franchise director for Dying Light, has departed Techland after 13 years. Smektała expressed pride in the series' development and confidence in its future under new leadership. He joined Techland in 2013 and became franchise director in 2022.
Dying Light Franchise Director Steps Down to Pursue “A New Chapter”
Tymon Smektała, franchise director for Techland's Dying Light series, has announced his departure after nearly 13 years to pursue new opportunities. Smektała expressed pride in the franchise's achievements and confidence in its future under Techland's continued development. He previously served as a producer on the original Dying Light and a designer on Dying Light 2 Stay Human.
Capcom didn't even mention her character's name, but one Resident Evil Requiem actor is suddenly in the running for fan-favorite: "Shocked in the best way possible"
Actress Isabella Inchbald expressed surprise and delight at the unexpected popularity of her character, Selena Corey, in Resident Evil Requiem. Despite Capcom not initially highlighting the character and Inchbald having limited information during recording, Selena has become a fan favorite, leading to significant cosplay and fan art. Inchbald described her performance as channeling a 'half-child and half-siren' persona, which resonated with players.
Best Zombie Games Of All Time
This guide ranks the best zombie games of all time, highlighting titles that excel in survival, horror, and action. Featured games include '7 Days to Die,' 'Days Gone,' 'Resident Evil 2,' and 'The Last of Us series,' among others, spanning various platforms like PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warns Troy Baker about creating his own game studio: "Don't do it"
Voice actor Troy Baker is reportedly considering creating his own game studio, a move that prompted Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins, to jokingly warn him against it. Salim, who runs Surgent Studios, cited the difficulties of game development, a sentiment echoed by others in the industry, though Pocketpair's John Buckley encouraged Baker to proceed.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Hotfix Makes Kyle Less Hangry, Addresses Multiple Issues
Techland has released a hotfix for Dying Light: The Beast - Restored Land, addressing numerous issues including hunger drain, vendor stock, and inventory management. The update also rebalances night chases and fixes crossplay connectivity between Steam and Epic Games Store versions. The hotfix aims to refine the player experience in the Castor Woods area.
Exclusive Look at New Quest Encounters in Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land introduces 36 new quest encounters to rediscover the game. The expansion also features the Restored Land experience, a One Life option, and Roadkill Rallies, allowing players to engage with the game's content at their own pace and according to their own rules.
Exclusive Look at New Quest Encounters in Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land
The PC version of Dying Light: The Beast has received an update adding ray-traced reflections, shadows, and global illumination. Testing reveals that these graphical enhancements cut performance in half with minimal visual improvement. The update was released over three months after the game's initial launch.
Dying Light: The Beast – Why Now Is the Right Time to Return to Castor Woods
Techland has released the Restored Land update for Dying Light: The Beast, introducing a new mode where zombies do not respawn and resources are scarcer, shifting the gameplay towards a more cerebral experience. The update also adds Roadkill Rallies, new event-based side quests, and improvements to parkour, breathing new life into the game for both new and returning players. PC performance remains strong with the update.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Drops From The Abbey Now | Console Creatures
Techland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land, an enhanced version of the game that functions as a new 'Nightmare Mode' with intensified survival mechanics and permanent consequences. This update includes the base game, new content like Roadkill Rallies, and all previously released updates, with significant gameplay and performance enhancements. The enhanced version is free for existing owners.
Exclusive Look at New Quest Encounters in Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land introduces 36 new random quest encounters that add narrative depth and reactivity to the game world. These self-contained stories are discovered through environmental details and notes, offering players new ways to experience the game. The enhanced version is a free upgrade for existing players and includes all previous updates.
Morning Patches
Several games have received updates or new content. Dying Light: The Beast has a Restored Land Edition, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is available on Steam with a Silent Hill f costume set, and Infinity Nikki has released its Version 2.4 update. Resident Evil titles are also mentioned.
Morning Multiplex
This article highlights recent trailer releases and developer updates for several games. It features a dev diary for Aether & Iron discussing player choice, a launch trailer for Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land Update, and mentions a demo for Grave Seasons at PAX East 2026.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition Out Now, Brings Permadeath and More
The Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition is now available, introducing significant changes to the original game. This update includes an optional permadeath mode, rarer resources, and a more challenging experience in the Castor Woods area. The edition is a free update for existing owners and builds upon the base game's mechanics.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Launches Now!
Techland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition and a major free content update for Dying Light: The Beast on March 26. The Restored Land mode introduces a challenging solo experience with permanent consequences, where zombies and loot do not respawn, and survival mechanics are intensified. Players can also enable a "One Life" option for an even greater challenge, with special rewards for completion. The update also includes new vehicular challenges called Roadkill Rallies, new quests, finishers, achievements, and numerous gameplay and performance enhancements.
Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land update isn't DLC, lead says – it's "another chapter" in the survival horror that's adding permadeath, New Game+, a hunger meter, and more
Techland has released a major free update for Dying Light: The Beast called Restored Land, which lead producer Michał Broda describes as "another chapter" rather than DLC. The update introduces survival-focused mechanics such as permadeath, a hunger meter, finite resources, and weapon mod crafting, alongside new racing rallies and NPC interactions.
Dying Light: The Beast's new mode means the zombies you kill won't respawn… but neither will all the…
The article discusses a new mode in Dying Light: The Beast where defeated zombies do not respawn, altering the player's impact on the game world. This contrasts with the base game's experience where cleared areas quickly become re-infested, making player actions feel inconsequential.
