The pre-load date and download size for Techland’s upcoming survival horror game, Dying Light: The Beast, have been revealed.
PlayStationSize on Twitter/X has revealed the pre-load date and download size for Dying Light: The Beast, courtesy of recent database entries made to PlayStation servers. The upcoming survival horror game will take up a reasonable amount of storage space on the PS5. That said, those with limited available space on the internal storage drive are advised to clear up some space in advance. It goes without saying that storage expansion options are available for those who need them.
Dying Light: The Beast Download Size
The download size Dying Light: The Beast on PS5 can be seen below.
- 36.546 GB (version 01.001.000 )
Pre-load Date
The pre-load schedule for Dying Light: The Beast on PS5 can be seen below.
- September 16, 2025
The pre-load for Dying Light: The Beast will come with the latest update i.e. version 01.001.000, pre-installed for anyone who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game, though an update may be rolled out closer to release on September 18, 2025. Meanwhile, those who purchased the game on disc will likely be required to download the update. The file size of Dying Light: The Beast (36.546 GB) on PS5 is slightly less than the current size of the PS5 version of Dying Light 2: Stay Human (37.736 GB).
The review embargo for Dying Light: The Beast is expected to be lifted close to launch day. While the exact time has not been confirmed, it will likely follow typical patterns, with the embargo lifting at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 9 AM CET.
Dying Light: The Beast was originally planned as an expansion for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. However, the project later evolved into a full, standalone release. The game is scheduled to launch on September 18, 2025 for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One arriving before the end of the year.
