Dying Light
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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.- Business and FinanceThe director of the Dying Light franchise has stepped down from their role at Techland after 13 years with the company. The departure marks a significant change for the studio behind the popular zombie survival series.
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.
INTO THE FIRE – NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER AND PUBLIC PLAYTESTS ANNOUNCED FOR WISHLISTED EVENTStarward Industries announced a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming game Into the Fire, which will be revealed during the Steam Wishlisted event on April 24, 2026. Alongside the trailer, the studio will launch public playtests for the game on Steam, allowing players to experience intense rescue missions and dynamic environmental effects firsthand.
Dying Light Fan Creates Stunning Kyle Crane Art That’s Going ViralAn artist known as BBMOONXX has created viral fan art featuring Dying Light characters Kyle Crane and Dani, sparking discussion within the gaming community. The artwork highlights the enduring legacy of the original game and the power of fan creations to keep titles alive.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.- PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for March 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US/Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the EU charts. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Drops From The Abbey Now | Console CreaturesTechland 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.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition Out Now, Brings Permadeath and MoreThe 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's Restored Land update makes everything more permanentTechland has released a new update for their open-world zombie game Dying Light, titled 'The Beast's Restored Land'. This update aims to increase the game's challenge by making certain elements more permanent for players.
- 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 Launches Restored Land Edition Across All PlatformsTechland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition, a definitive version of the zombie survival game. This edition includes new difficulty modes like Restored Land and One Life, along with features such as Roadkill Rallies, leaderboards, new quests, finishers, trophies, and co-op enhancements. The update is available for free to existing owners on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
"It's sort of like two games in one": Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land update puts the survival back into survival horrorTechland has released the 'The Beast's Restored Land' update for Dying Light, which introduces new survival mechanics like hunger and permadeath, effectively creating a separate experience within the game. Lead producer Michał Broda explained that the extensive system rework means it's more than just a new mode, aiming to provide players with a more permanent and impactful way to experience the game world. The update is free for all base-game owners and also includes New Game +, Legend Levels, and Nightmare Mode.
New Dying Light: The Beast Update Makes Your Choices Actually Matter For OnceTechland has released a free update for Dying Light: The Beast, introducing the 'Restored Land' mode which emphasizes survival and permanent player choices. This new solo experience features non-respawning enemies and resources, requiring players to manage hunger and limited supplies, with an optional permadeath mode for greater challenge and rewards. The update also includes new quests, finishers, and gameplay enhancements.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition adds new game modeTechland is releasing the Restored Land update for Dying Light: The Beast, adding a new solo-only hardcore game mode with persistent world mechanics and survival challenges. This free update for existing players also includes new car challenges, finishers, achievements, and gameplay improvements.- Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land ThursdayTechland announced that a new version of Dying Light: The Beast, titled Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land, will be released on Thursday. This release will include the base game and all of its post-launch content.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Update to Bring Persistent World and MoreTechland announced the upcoming 'Restored Land' update for Dying Light: The Beast, launching March 26th. This update introduces a persistent world where enemies and loot do not respawn, alongside vehicular challenges and a hardcore permadeath mode. The update also serves as a new edition for those who haven't purchased the game.
Some top games under £5 in the Steam Spring Sale 2026The Steam Spring Sale 2026 features numerous games priced under £5, offering budget-friendly options for players. The list includes titles like The Long Dark, Grim Dawn, Bloons TD 6, Control Ultimate Edition, Dying Light, Black Mesa, Prey, Old World, CARRION, Mad Max, Into the Breach, and Children of Morta. Many of these games are also compatible with Linux via native builds or Proton.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Edition AnnouncedTechland has announced Dying Light: The Beast Restored Edition, launching March 26. This edition includes the base game, all post-launch updates, and the new Restored Land update, which adds mechanics like restoring areas by clearing zombies and competitive vehicular challenges. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Launches March 26, Promises “The Ultimate Survival Experience”Techland announced the "Restored Land Edition" for Dying Light: The Beast, launching March 26th, which includes the base game, all post-launch updates, and a new free "Restored Land" update. This update introduces a challenging solo-only mode with persistent world elements, limited resources, and intensified survival mechanics like hunger and flashlight battery management. A "One Life" option is available for extreme difficulty, with rewards for completion and new challenges like Roadkill Rallies.