The announcement regarding the future of Dying Light: The Beast brings significant changes. The development team "has chosen not to make the game available on" certain previous-generation consoles.

According to the developers, the editions for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been cancelled. The game will now remain an exclusive for current-generation devices, available only Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, this choice was finalized following an extensive evaluation of… the technical requirements needed to achieve the envisioned open world design, intricate visuals, and smooth combat and traversal mechanics.

In detail, the game was designed specifically to harness the full capabilities of modern hardware. As development advanced, it became clear that delivering a comparable experience on older consoles would necessitate significant compromises. The production team emphasized that this choice was driven by the realities of technical development rather than a deliberate exclusion of these platforms.

• Platforms affected: Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
• Retained platforms: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
• Key factors: Processing power and memory limitations of older systems.

The creators have also committed to refunding those who anticipated a PS4 or Xbox One version, expressing sincere regret over the resulting disappointment. They reaffirmed their focus on ensuring that players on newer systems receive the intended quality and experience.