Dying Light: The Beast’s Premise Raises Questions for Dying Light 3

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As a gamer who has spent countless hours navigating the treacherous landscapes of Harran and its surrounding areas in the Dying Light series, I must say that the announcement of Dying Light: The Beast has me both excited and curious. The return of Kyle Crane as the protagonist is a delightful throwback to the franchise’s roots, but it also raises some intriguing questions about the future of the Dying Light universe.

Announced at Gamescom in August, “Dying Light: The Beast” is gearing up to be the next installment in the nearly decade-old zombie/parkour series, and it’s already making some daring moves. As per interviews with Techland shortly after the game’s unveiling, “Dying Light: The Beast” initially started as a secondary story DLC for “Dying Light 2,” but its development scope grew significantly. Instead of being a supplementary content, “Dying Light: The Beast” will now launch as a complete 10-hour standalone journey.

Although the prospect of 10 hours worth of content is thrilling, what truly piques fans’ interest is the confirmation that Kyle Crane will be back as the main character in Dying Light. After all this time, the enigma surrounding him has finally been solved. However, if Crane is reappearing, it raises some intriguing questions about where the Dying Light series could go next.

Dying Light: The Beast Poses Some Interesting Protagonist-Related Questions

Dying Light: The Beast Is Bringing Back Kyle Crane

In the initial series of Dying Light, players found themselves accompanying Kyle Crane on his thrilling journeys through the zombie-infested city of Harran. As viewers lived vicariously through Crane’s perspective, they encountered the exhilarating, swift-moving gameplay that combined zombie slaughtering with wall-running in Dying Light for the first time. The powerful impact of this initial experience created a lasting connection between numerous fans and Kyle Crane.

In the expansion of the game titled “The Following” in Dying Light, players resume control of Kyle Crane who is on a mission to find a cure for the virus in the rural areas surrounding Harran. During his journey, he comes across a group claiming they’ve found a cure and offer their secrets to Crane on one condition – that he helps them with some tasks. The story concludes with two possible outcomes: either Crane is compelled to drink an elixir transforming him into a sentient Volatile, keeping his humanity during the day but turning into a nightly zombie; or he chooses to align with the cult and ultimately nuke Harran.

22 years after the initial game and its DLC, Dying Light 2 subtly alludes to Kyle Crane, but his ultimate destiny remains unclear. Some characters hint at a sorrowful demise for Crane, yet they never disclose specifics. It appears that Dying Light: The Beast will shed light on these enigmas, taking place 13 years after The Following expansion.

Who Will Dying Light 3’s Protagonist Be?

Fans have been eagerly waiting for eight years to learn more about Kyle Crane’s story, and their excitement to see him return in “Dying Light: The Beast” is palpable. However, with such a cherished character now back in focus, it sparks questions regarding the possibility of a “Dying Light 3“, and who the sequel’s main character might be instead.

In “Dying Light: The Beast,” Crane’s tale might reach its heart-wrenching conclusion, with the character meeting the fate mentioned by NPCs in “Dying Light 2.” This could open the door for a fresh protagonist to shine in a potential “Dying Light 3.” However, Crane is deeply cherished by fans, and Techland is well aware of this.

If the storyline of “Dying Light: The Beast” fails to provide a conclusive ending for Kyle Crane, this decision might prove to be both beneficial and detrimental. On one side, leaving Crane alive opens up possibilities for Techland to bring back this popular character in future installments of “Dying Light,” adding excitement to the series. However, if Crane doesn’t reappear in subsequent games, some fans may feel let down by his absence.

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2024-10-28 13:03