Dying Light: The Beast Dev Comments on Whether the Game Will Have Microtransactions

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As stated by Techland, the creators of “Dying Light: The Beast”, this eagerly awaited survival horror game will not feature virtual currencies or microtransactions. Originally conceived as a second DLC for “Dying Light 2: Stay Human”, the latest addition to the series that started in 2015, “Dying Light: The Beast”, was instead significantly expanded upon due to a leak of its storyline by hackers, prompting Techland to make changes and reconsider their initial plans.

In 2022, the game titled “Stay Human” was launched and garnered favorable feedback from players, selling an astounding five million copies within its first month. However, a slight drop in ratings occurred following Techland’s release of an update for “Dying Light 2,” which introduced DL Points – a type of virtual currency that could be purchased with real money to acquire weapons, armor, accessories, and cosmetics. The controversy stemmed from the fact that these purchasable items frequently boasted superior statistics compared to those found during gameplay, potentially giving an unfair advantage to players who could afford them, thus creating a “pay-to-win” dynamic and leaving non-purchasing players feeling excluded.

It’s understandable that fans are curious if the upcoming game, Dying Light: The Beast, will incorporate virtual currency or microtransactions. On Twitter, user noname1012750 voiced a concern about this to the Dying Light franchise director, Tymon Smektała, stating simply: “Please avoid incorporating virtual currency and microtransactions into Dying Light: The Beast.” In response, Smektała confirmed that there are currently no plans to include such features. For now, players can look forward to enjoying the game without having to spend additional money.

Virtual Currencies Are Not in the Works for Dying Light: The Beast

Critics have voiced doubts in the comments section, but they’ve highlighted that Tencent, a Chinese tech giant, became a significant stakeholder in Techland in 2023. Known for incorporating microtransactions into other games, Tencent hasn’t been hesitant about this strategy. However, it appears that Techland is calling the shots when it comes to its projects, even electing to postpone the launch of Dying Light: The Beast by four weeks to perfect aspects like gameplay mechanics, user interface, physics, animations, and cinematics.

So far, previews for the upcoming game have been favorable, with fans of the series especially thrilled that Dying Light: The Beast will reintroduce original character Kyle Crane. Ever since the end of Dying Light, there has been debate over which ending is considered canonical and what became of Crane. However, The Beast, taking place 13 years after the initial game and a decade before DL2: Stay Human, finally resolves these questions.

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2025-07-27 19:12