Dying Light: The Beast No Longer Coming to PS4 and Xbox One

Zombie fans who haven’t made the leap to the latest consoles are in for some disappointing news: Dying Light: The Beast won’t be making its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as initially expected. This decision highlights the dwindling support for older generation consoles.

The Dying Light series’ official account on X shared that “Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware.” The game’s expansive open world, enhanced visuals, and seamless combat and traversal mechanics rely on the processing power and memory that older consoles simply can’t deliver.

Released on September 18, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, Dying Light: The Beast continues the franchise’s tradition as an open-world first-person action game. A standout feature is the dynamic behavior of zombies, which shift from slow-moving creatures during the day to aggressive hunters at night.

While it may seem surprising that the game was initially considered for consoles that have been around for over a decade, it’s likely a remnant of its original conception as a DLC for 2022’s Dying Light 2: Stay Human, which is still available on PS4 and Xbox One.

This announcement reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry. Historically, many major multi-platform titles have catered to the previous generation, but that practice is rapidly fading. A prime example is the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (2026), which will only be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, marking a significant shift away from last-gen support.

As the current console generation continues to overlap with the last, manufacturers are already eyeing the next wave of systems. Reports suggest that Sony is targeting a November 2027 release for the PlayStation 6, although ongoing RAM shortages and rising costs may impact that timeline. Despite the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X being nearly six years old, their prices have increased since launch. With the transition from older consoles to the new generation still underway, it seems like a challenging time to introduce a new system.

If games are still being released for older hardware four to five years after the latest consoles hit the market, it raises questions about the necessity of new systems. With developers like Techland now fully committed to the latest technology, it feels like this generation is just getting started.