Frequently asked questions

Dying Light is a first-person action-survival-horror franchise developed by Techland. Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the Infected, the series combines parkour-based exploration, intense combat, survival mechanics, and a distinctive day-and-night cycle that changes how players navigate the world and face its dangers.

The franchise currently includes three main games:

• Dying Light — the original game, which introduces Kyle Crane and the quarantined city of Harran.
• Dying Light 2: Stay Human — set years later in Villedor and following the story of Aiden Caldwell.
• Dying Light: The Beast — a standalone adventure that brings Kyle Crane back as its protagonist.

The series also includes major expansions and additional content, such as Dying Light: The Following and Dying Light 2: Stay Human: Bloody Ties. Each title expands the franchise with new stories, locations, characters, and gameplay systems, while remaining part of the same evolving universe.

The Dying Light games are developed and published by Techland, a Polish video game studio primarily based in Wrocław.

Techland is responsible for creating and supporting the franchise, including its games, expansions, updates, and additional content.

Yes. Dying Light, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, and Dying Light: The Beast are set in the same universe and share a connected timeline shaped by the outbreak and its lasting consequences.

Each game takes place in a different location and period, exploring a different stage of humanity’s struggle against the infection. Dying Light follows Kyle Crane during the outbreak in Harran. Set years later, Dying Light 2: Stay Human follows Aiden Caldwell in Villedor, a world transformed by the infection and the collapse of civilization. Dying Light: The Beast brings Kyle Crane back as its protagonist and continues story threads connected to the earlier games.

You can start with any of the main Dying Light games, as each one tells a complete story and can be enjoyed on its own. However, playing them in the recommended order provides additional context about the world, its history, and returning characters:

1. Dying Light
2. Dying Light: The Following
3. Dying Light 2: Stay Human
4. Dying Light: The Beast

This order is especially helpful before playing Dying Light: The Beast, which continues Kyle Crane’s story. However, previous games are not required, and newcomers can begin their journey in Harran, Villedor, or Castor Woods.

Dying Light: The Following is a major story expansion for the original Dying Light. It continues Kyle Crane’s story after the events in Harran and takes him to a vast countryside region beyond the city.

The expansion introduces a new open-world area, drivable buggies, new missions, characters, and gameplay mechanics. It expands the story of the original game and provides important context for Kyle Crane’s journey.

For the recommended story order, play Dying Light: The Following after the original Dying Light and before Dying Light 2: Stay Human.

Yes. Dying Light: The Beast is a standalone game, so you don’t need to own or play the previous Dying Light games to enjoy it.

The game tells its own complete story and introduces a new setting, Castor Woods. However, it continues Kyle Crane’s journey and includes connections to the wider Dying Light universe, so playing the earlier games can provide additional context for its characters and story.

Dying Light: The Beast takes place after the events of both Dying Light and Dying Light 2: Stay Human. The game continues Kyle Crane’s story, following the next chapter of his journey after the events of the original game. It also explores new events and developments within the evolving Dying Light universe, while building on the wider story established in the previous titles.

Available editions vary depending on the game and platform.

• Dying Light — Dying Light Essentials Edition and Dying Light: Definitive 10th Anniversary Edition. The Definitive Edition includes the base game, four major story expansions, and 22 skin bundles. Both editions include the 2025 Retouched Update.
• Dying Light 2: Stay Human — Reloaded Edition, which includes the base game, all free updates released since launch, and the Bloody Ties expansion; and Digital Extras Edition, which also includes digital bonuses such as an artbook, soundtrack, wallpapers, and a comic.
• Dying Light: The Beast — the base edition, Deluxe Edition, and Restored Land Definitive Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the Castor Woods Prepper Bundle and additional digital content, while the Definitive Edition includes all Deluxe Edition content plus four additional packs.

Edition names, included content, and availability may vary by platform. Check the official page for the specific game for the latest purchasing options and full details.

No. Progression, characters, equipment, and story choices are separate in each Dying Light game and cannot be transferred between titles.

Your purchases and progress remain tied to the game and platform on which they were made. However, some rewards and account-related features may be available through shared services such as Dying Light Outpost.

You can purchase Dying Light games and their additional content from the official stores for your platform, including Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and, where available, GOG and Nintendo eShop.

You can also find links to the available editions and purchasing options on the official Dying Light website. Edition availability, pricing, and additional content may vary depending on the game, platform, and region.

Support for mods and community-created content varies between Dying Light games.

Dying Light 2: Stay Human offers official support for user-generated content, including community-created maps, gameplay modifications, and other custom experiences. Players can browse and access community maps through the in-game Community Maps section. The game also supports official DevTools, a free set of tools and assets that allows creators to develop their own maps and experiences.

For information about mod support in a specific Dying Light game, check the relevant game’s official page and available tools.

The Dying Light universe is set in a world transformed by a viral outbreak that turns people into aggressive, dangerous creatures known as the Infected. As civilization collapses, survivors struggle to find safety, secure resources, and build new communities among the ruins of the old world.

The series follows different characters and communities as they face the ongoing consequences of the infection. Alongside the threat of the Infected, players must also deal with rival survivors, difficult choices, and the challenges of rebuilding society in a world where danger can change dramatically after nightfall.

The Dying Light universe follows the spread and evolution of the infection, as well as humanity’s struggle to survive its consequences:

1. The Harran outbreak — The original Harran Virus spreads through the city of Harran, which is placed under quarantine. Dying Light follows Kyle Crane as he becomes involved in the conflict between the city’s survivors and the Infected.
2. The events of Dying Light: The Following — Kyle Crane’s story continues beyond Harran in the countryside surrounding the city, where he investigates a new threat connected to the infection.
3. The Fall — After the original outbreak, the virus evolves into a more dangerous form known as THV. Its spread leads to a global pandemic and the collapse of modern civilization.
4. The events of Dying Light 2: Stay Human — Set years after the Fall, the game follows Aiden Caldwell in Villedor, one of the last major surviving cities, as humanity struggles to rebuild and survive.
5. The events of Dying Light: The Beast — Taking place after Dying Light 2: Stay Human, the game continues Kyle Crane’s story and explores new events in the evolving Dying Light universe.

Although the games are connected through a shared timeline, each main title tells a self-contained story and can be enjoyed on its own.

The outbreak was caused by a highly contagious virus that triggers a violent transformation in its victims, turning them into the Infected. It first spread through the city of Harran, prompting the authorities to place the area under quarantine in an attempt to contain it.

Despite these efforts, the virus eventually spread beyond Harran and contributed to the collapse of civilization. Over time, the infection evolved into different strains, creating new threats and shaping the world seen in later Dying Light games.

The Harran Virus is a highly contagious pathogen responsible for the outbreak in Harran. It transforms infected people into aggressive creatures and can cause different symptoms and stages of infection depending on the individual and the progression of the disease.

The outbreak led to Harran being placed under quarantine and triggered a global crisis. As the virus spread and evolved, it contributed to the collapse of civilization and shaped the dangerous world seen throughout the Dying Light series. Its continued development also led to new variants and increasingly severe threats.

THV, or the Tachytransmissive Harran Virus, is a more infectious and dangerous variant of the original Harran Virus. It was created as a result of GRE research and later escaped from a GRE laboratory, triggering a new pandemic.

Like the original virus, THV affects the nervous system, spreads through bites and contact with infected blood or saliva, and causes infected people to undergo increasingly severe stages of physical and mental deterioration. However, THV spreads more rapidly and causes more severe mutations.

After the original Harran Virus outbreak, the GRE continued researching the virus in secret despite promising to close its laboratories. The emergence of THV led to the Fall, an event that caused the collapse of civilization and shaped the world seen in later Dying Light games.

The Fall was the global catastrophe caused by the spread of the Tachytransmissive Harran Virus, or THV. After escaping from a GRE laboratory, the virus spread rapidly across the world, infecting populations and overwhelming efforts to contain it.

The resulting pandemic led to the collapse of governments, infrastructure, and modern society. The Fall transformed the world into the post-apocalyptic setting seen in Dying Light 2: Stay Human and Dying Light: The Beast, where scattered survivors struggle to rebuild and survive.

The main protagonists of the Dying Light games are:

• Kyle Crane — the protagonist of Dying Light and Dying Light: The Beast. In the original game, he is a former soldier who becomes an undercover GRE operative sent to Harran during the outbreak. Dying Light: The Beast continues his story in the region of Castor Woods.
• Aiden Caldwell — the protagonist of Dying Light 2: Stay Human. He is a Pilgrim searching for his missing sister, Mia, while becoming involved in the conflicts shaping Villedor.

Together, their stories form an important part of the wider Dying Light universe, with each character facing a different chapter of humanity’s struggle against the Infected.

Kyle Crane is one of the main protagonists of the Dying Light series.

He first appears in the original Dying Light as a former soldier turned undercover GRE operative recruited to carry out a covert mission in the quarantined city of Harran. As the outbreak unfolds, Crane becomes deeply involved in the fate of the city and its survivors.

In Dying Light: The Beast, Kyle returns as the protagonist. After enduring years of hardship and dangerous experimentation, he travels to Castor Woods to confront the people responsible for his suffering while struggling to control the changes taking place within him.

Kyle’s story connects the original game with Dying Light: The Beast, making him one of the central figures in the wider Dying Light universe.

Aiden Caldwell is the protagonist of Dying Light 2: Stay Human. He is a Pilgrim who travels between the scattered settlements of the post-apocalyptic world in search of his missing sister, Mia.

His journey leads him to Villedor, one of the last major cities inhabited by survivors. As Aiden becomes involved in the city’s conflicts, his decisions influence the people around him, the balance of power between its factions, and the future of Villedor.

Kyle Crane and Aiden Caldwell are protagonists from different chapters of the Dying Light universe. Kyle’s story begins during the outbreak in Harran and continues in Dying Light: The Beast, while Aiden’s story takes place years later in Villedor, before the events of the latest main installment.

Although they follow separate journeys and come from different backgrounds, both characters are shaped by the lasting consequences of the outbreak. Their stories explore different periods, locations, and aspects of humanity’s struggle to survive in the Dying Light universe.

Dying Light games combine first-person parkour, open-world exploration, melee-focused combat, character progression, crafting, and survival mechanics. Players must contend with the Infected as their primary threat, as well as human enemies, while scavenging for resources, completing missions, and improving their abilities and equipment.

A defining feature of the franchise is its dynamic day-and-night cycle. Daylight gives players more freedom to explore and gather resources, while night brings greater danger as more powerful and aggressive threats emerge.

Each game builds on these foundations with its own weapons, abilities, progression systems, activities, and traversal mechanics.

Yes. Open-world exploration is a core part of the Dying Light experience.

Each main game features a large environment that players can explore using the franchise’s first-person parkour system. In addition to the main story, these worlds offer side quests, activities, resources, encounters, hidden locations, and secrets to discover.

The settings range from Harran, a quarantined city at the heart of the original outbreak, to Villedor, one of the last major surviving cities, and Castor Woods, a remote region of forests, wilderness, and scattered settlements.

Yes. All main Dying Light games can be played solo and also support online co-op, allowing players to experience the story and explore the world together.

Co-op features, player limits, progression rules, and platform support vary between titles. For details, check the FAQ for the specific Dying Light game you want to play.

Dying Light, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, and Dying Light: The Beast all support online cooperative multiplayer.

The original Dying Light also features the asymmetrical PvP mode Be the Zombie. Multiplayer features, player limits, campaign progression, and cross-platform support vary between games.

For more information, check the multiplayer section of the FAQ for the specific game you want to play.

Yes. Dying Light games offer different difficulty settings, allowing players to adjust the challenge to suit their preferred playstyle.

The available difficulty levels and the gameplay elements they affect vary between titles. Some games also include additional modes or difficulty options designed for players seeking a more demanding survival experience.

For details, check the FAQ for the specific Dying Light game you want to play.

Yes. You can continue playing Dying Light games after completing the main story. You can explore the world, complete remaining activities and side content, develop your character, and make use of other available gameplay systems.

Post-story and endgame options vary between titles. Check the FAQ for the specific game for information about features such as New Game+, Legend Levels, additional modes, and other post-game activities.

Platform availability varies between Dying Light titles.

Across the franchise, the games are available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, while selected titles are also available on Nintendo Switch. Supported platforms and versions differ by game, so check the relevant game’s page for the latest platform availability and purchasing options.

You can find the PC system requirements on the official page for each Dying Light game and on its official PC storefront listing.

Be sure to check the requirements for the specific title you want to play, as minimum and recommended hardware specifications differ between Dying Light, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, and Dying Light: The Beast.

The official Dying Light website and official Discord server are the best places to find news, announcements, and community updates. Discord serves as the main community hub, where players can follow the latest information, discuss the games, and take part in community activities.

You can also follow the official Dying Light accounts on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. These channels feature announcements, trailers, developer updates, event information, and other official content.

Game-specific news and updates are also shared through the official Steam community hubs and store pages for each title.

You can get technical support through the official Techland Support website. There, you can browse troubleshooting articles, check known issues, and submit a support request if you need further assistance.

When contacting support, include the game you are playing, your platform, a description of the issue, and any relevant error messages or troubleshooting steps you have already tried.

Dying Light Outpost is the official online platform for the Dying Light games. It connects to your Techland account and allows you to access additional activities, rewards, and digital content.

Depending on the game, you can complete bounties, participate in events, earn rewards and Pilgrim Tokens, and redeem codes for in-game items. Dying Light Outpost also provides access to digital bonuses such as soundtracks, artbooks, wallpapers, and other content included with selected editions.

Dying Light Outpost supports all three main Dying Light games: Dying Light, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, and Dying Light: The Beast.

The available features vary between titles. In Dying Light and Dying Light 2: Stay Human, you can access activities such as bounties and events, earn rewards and Pilgrim Tokens, and use other account-related features. For Dying Light: The Beast, Dying Light Outpost provides access to digital content from selected editions and allows you to redeem eligible codes for in-game rewards.

Dying Light Outpost bounties are activities and challenges that you can complete to earn rewards. Available bounties and objectives vary depending on the Dying Light game and may include different types of gameplay tasks.

By completing bounties and participating in selected activities or events, you can earn rewards and Pilgrim Tokens. These tokens can be used to claim available in-game rewards through Dying Light Outpost.

To get started, sign in to your Techland account, link your gaming platform, choose an available bounty, and follow the instructions provided. Make sure your game is connected to the internet when required so that your progress and rewards can be synchronized.

Sign in to your Techland account through Dying Light Outpost and open the account or connected platforms section. Select your gaming platform and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in and authorize the connection.

Once your platform is linked, you can access the Dying Light Outpost features and digital content available for your game. Make sure you link the account that you use to play Dying Light games.

You can manage your Techland account and connected gaming platforms through Dying Light Outpost. Sign in to your account and open the account settings or connected platforms section to review, add, or manage linked accounts.

Make sure you are signed in with the Techland account associated with the Dying Light games you play.