Dying Light: The Beast Sees Massive Player Engagement Post-Launch
Techland has released some truly impressive statistics for their latest title, Dying Light: The Beast, showcasing an extraordinary level of player engagement in less than two weeks since its release. Gamers worldwide have poured a collective 25.6 million hours into the game, a figure that translates to approximately 2,922 years of in-game time. This monumental dedication highlights the game's immediate appeal and its ability to captivate players.
The fight against the undead has been relentless. Players have collectively eliminated a staggering 2.28 billion zombies since launch. Leading the charge in zombie eradication are users from the United States, closely followed by gamers in China, demonstrating the game's global reach and competitive spirit. However, the hordes are not without their bite; the studio also reported that the infected managed to claim the lives of players nearly 169,000 times as they navigated the dark and dangerous locales of Castor Woods.
Beyond the raw combat numbers, players have also explored the vast world of The Beast extensively. They've driven an impressive 19.6 million kilometers and crushed 334.7 million infected under their wheels. Long-range precision was also a key factor, with 3.6 million headshots delivered using revolvers. Melee combat and explosive tactics were equally popular, evidenced by 23.6 million Molotov cocktails thrown, 176.7 million brutal kicks delivered, and 77.1 million weapons broken in the heat of battle.
Dying Light: The Beast launched in September to a warm reception from critics and players alike. Many reviewers have lauded it as one of the best zombie games in recent years, praising its engaging gameplay. Our own reviewers awarded the game a 'Commendable' rating, noting its quick ability to draw players in despite minor issues with the narrative, occasional parkour complexities, and some initial bugs. While The Beast may not be a full-fledged sequel on the scale of Dying Light 2, it appears to have successfully rekindled the series' spark and re-earned the favor of many long-time fans, potentially paving the way for a true third installment.
For those looking to dive into the experience, statistics from HowLongToBeat suggest that completing the main story campaign of The Beast takes around 15 hours. However, achievement hunters and completionists can expect to spend over 40 hours exploring everything the game has to offer.
Players can unleash Kyle Crane's inner beast on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with full localization available for a global audience.
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