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You'll be forgiven if, like us, you'd forgotten that Dying Light: The Beast was originally scheduled to launch on Xbox One following its September 18, 2026 release on Xbox Series X|S. Forgotten or not, Techland's latest zombie romp won't be coming to Xbox One after all, following a cancellation announcement on the developer's socials
"Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware. Its open world, advanced visuals, and fluid combat and traversal all depend on processing power and memory that previous-generation consoles simply cannot provide...This was not a matter of choosing to leave those platforms behind. Rather, it reflected the technical realities of development and our commitment to delivering the best possible experience."
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Dying Light: The Beast is the third entry in Techland's parkour-action zombie series. Their latest adventure sees players return as original protagonist Kyle Crane, who is partially infected with a deadly virus and able to harness the powers of the beast to survive a world overrun by the dead.
Although It's not everyone's cuppa, Dying Light: The Beast is currently sitting with a "Generally Favourable" 79 score on Metacritic which isn't bad. Like we mentioned above, The Beast's planned release was news to us, and we're sure Xbox One players might feel left behind by the Polish developer, but having played the game myself, it sort of makes sense.
In addition to their apologies, Techland has also confirmed that anyone who was expecting to play Dying Light: The Beast on Xbox One will be eligible for a refund.