Dying Light: The Beast
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i5-9600K
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3070 Ti · Core i5-13400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Arc B580 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~37 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Sep 18, 2025
- Developer
- Techland
- Publisher
- Techland
BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.
ZombiesOpen WorldMultiplayerParkourFirst-PersonHorrorActionCo-op CampaignSingleplayerPost-apocalyptic
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What you need for Dying Light: The Beast
Dying Light: The Beast needs about an Arc B580 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Arc B580 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9070 | Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4090 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Dying Light: The Beast →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 26 | 18 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 39 | 28 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 49 | 34 | 20 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 54 | 38 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 65 | 45 | 27 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 82 | 57 | 34 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 91 | 64 | 38 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 94 | 66 | 39 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 122 | 85 | 51 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 127 | 89 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 202 | 141 | 85 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Dying Light: The Beast system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or newer | Windows 10 or newer |
| Processor | Intel i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 1060 / AMD Radeon 5500 XT / Intel ARC A750 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TI / AMD Radeon 6750 XT / Intel ARC B580 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
| Notes | SSD Required | SSD Required |
Source: Steam.
Dying Light: The Beast on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 37 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 11
- Steam achievements
- 42
- Series
- Dying Light
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (17)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Czech, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian
Latest news & patches
- Call of the Beast: Week 1 - join forces and reach the GLOBAL GOAL!2026-09-23
- Call of the Beast - Check out the rewards!2026-09-22
- Crane’s Anniversary Drops WEEK 1 Rewards2026-09-21
- Call of the Beast: Anniversary Edition – Week 1 Starts!2026-09-21
- Double XP: Anniversary Event is LIVE!2026-09-18
- Anniversary Update - Release Notes (1.7)Patch2026-09-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Dying Light: The Beast run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Dying Light: The Beast's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~32 fps at 1080p low (range 26–38, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Arc B580 (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Dying Light: The Beast run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Dying Light: The Beast Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~37 fps on the low preset (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Dying Light: The Beast at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or faster: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high an Arc B580 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 4090. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Dying Light: The Beast by brand.
Can I run Dying Light: The Beast on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–74, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~41 fps at 1080p low. Dying Light: The Beast on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Dying Light: The Beast need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Dying Light: The Beast.
How much storage does Dying Light: The Beast take?
Dying Light: The Beast needs 70 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 or newer.