Dying Light: The Beast System Requirements for PC Guide

Dying Light: The Beast is Techland’s open-world action survival-horror, bringing back Kyle Crane with first-person parkour, brutal melee, and four-player co-op. It launches on September 19, 2025, for PC (Steam/EGS/Xbox App), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with versions for PS4 and Xbox One planned for later release.

Techland has published unusually detailed (including a separate table for laptop owners) Dying Light: The Beast PC system requirements alongside a full rundown of advanced graphics features. However, some of the listed hardware raises questions, specifically regarding preset consistency and the pairing of CPU and GPU. In this Dying Light: The Beast system requirements guide, we’ll check and analyze the specs.

Minimum PC Requirements for Dying Light The Beast

The minimum requirements set a traditional bar for visuals: 1080p/30 FPS on Low graphics settings requires 16 GB of RAM and a minimum VRAM of at least 6 GB. The list of GPUs is not uniform: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT sit in the lower midrange of previous generations, while the Intel Arc A750 is noticeably more powerful and closer to the RTX 3060 graphics card class. The inclusion of Intel GPUs among supported hardware signals proper driver support for Intel video cards.

The CPU list for the minimum setting appears overstated and unbalanced relative to the specified GPUs; an Intel Core i5-13400F and especially the Ryzen 7 5800X will not be a bottleneck for 1080p/30 FPS at Low. In practice, your PC will still be constrained by the graphics card and its 6 GB of VRAM. This indirectly suggests that the game scales with threads and benefits from modern processors.

The mandatory SSD indicates active streaming of game assets, so do not expect stable performance on an HDD. 70 GB is a modest space requirement for a modern AAA release. The unchanged install size across all requirements suggests there’s no separate high-resolution texture pack to download.

The OS is listed as “Windows 10 or newer” for every preset, meaning you won’t need Windows 11 for better settings (unlike Battlefield 6 PC requirements). From a practical perspective, Windows 11 is preferable for Intel hybrid processors (improved scheduler and Thread Director), which helps smooth out frame times. In any case, keep the system and drivers up to date. For the Intel Arc A750 GPU, ensure that Resizable BAR is enabled; this helps minimize FPS drops and other potential issues.

Recommended PC Requirements for Dying Light The Beast

The recommended preset for Dying Light: The Beast is designed for 1440p/60 FPS at Medium quality without ray tracing. The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processors provide enough threaded performance, so the CPU of this class should not be a bottleneck at 1440p, unlike the GPU. A minimum of 16 GB of RAM is required for basic functioning, but with active background tasks, it is advisable to keep the system clean to avoid stuttering.

For GPUs: Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, AMD RX 6750 XT, or Intel Arc B580 level graphics cards; however, the VRAM requirement is specified as starting at 8 GB, which is the minimum requirement for 1440p at Medium settings. The 3070 Ti has only 8 GB of memory, so memory-load peaks are possible with high-quality textures; the RX 6750 XT has a larger VRAM (12 GB), which will provide a more stable frame time. It makes sense to use DLSS/FSR/XeSS in Balanced mode for a stable 60 FPS; it is better to leave rays for more powerful cards.

High PC Requirements for Dying Light The Beast

The 4K/60 FPS target on High settings for the new Dying Light is realistic for the RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7900 GRE class, but in most scenes without upscaling, the headroom will be tight. It is therefore sensible to enable DLSS/FSR in Quality mode and to dial back the most memory-intensive options (texture quality, volumetric fog, and shadow render distance).

A separate nuance regarding VRAM: the stated minimum of 12 GB matches the RTX 4070 Ti, whereas the RX 7900 GRE typically offers 16 GB, and that extra capacity meaningfully reduces the risk of video memory shortage at 4K, especially with cranked up texture quality, which in turn will yield steadier frame times and fewer micro-stutters.

In terms of CPU, the Core i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D comfortably covers the game’s demands; at 4K, the bottleneck is almost always the GPU, while a strong processor helps in dense scenes with many NPCs, heavier physics, and active streaming. X3D models from AMD also noticeably speed up shader preloading, texture streaming, and other loading processes in the games.

32 GB of RAM is a practical standard for 4K: it provides enough headroom for shader caches and asset data. And you don’t have to keep your background tasks. Overall, High settings at 4K/60 FPS are attainable with sensible render tuning (upscaling and adjusting a few graphics options). In short, users with 16 GB of VRAM will have an advantage in headroom and slightly more predictable frame times in demanding locations.

Ultra PC Requirements for Dying Light The Beast

The preset of 4K/60 FPS on Ultra with ray tracing and frame generation implies the mandatory use of an upscaler (DLSS/FSR/XeSS) plus FG. Without them, even the RTX 5070 or RX 9070 class GPUs will be on the 100% edge in heavy scenes. A 12 GB VRAM base is restrictive for 4K+RT: once memory is capped, micro-stutters and drops in 1% lows will increase noticeably.

If your graphics card has 12 GB of memory, it is worth lowering textures to High, limiting the RT-GI range, and leaving reflections on Medium or High. This should yield more stability than a full graphics preset drop from Ultra to High.

I simply can not explain the mention of Intel Arc B580 at this tier. Still, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for Dying Light stated that “B580 represents the lowest entry point we used for 4K/60 ULTRA / RT ON (with frame generation)”. While there’s no reason to doubt Techland, RTX 5070 is about twice as powerful in general. And again, for Arc, having up-to-date drivers and enabling Resizable BAR are critical.

The CPUs listed are top models (Core i9-14900K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D), which provide a high ceiling for minimum frame rates and stable frame times under high object density and active streaming. 32 GB of RAM is a baseline for Ultra, no changes there.

Frame Generation raises the FPS counter but does not improve the actual frame times. To keep input responsive, enable Nvidia Reflex or AMD Anti-Lag and keep the upscaler in Quality/Balanced mode, capping FPS with an in-game limiter if necessary. While it’s not officially stated, a fast NVMe drive reduces the risk of streaming hitches in large locations and during traversal.

Supported Technologies in Dying Light The Beast

Support for ray-traced global illumination and reflections is the primary visual upgrade, but it is also the most resource-intensive. In ultrawide resolutions, the RT load increases noticeably due to the higher number of rays per frame; upscalers and turning down resource-intensive effects like volumetric fog are especially useful here. HDR only makes sense after proper calibration in the game and in the system. Otherwise, it is easy to end up with lifted blacks or clipped highlights.

The upscaling and frame-generation stack covers XeSS 2, DLSS 4, and FSR 3.1 and 4. XeSS 2 and FSR 3 remain a broadly compatible solution across different hardware, while DLSS 4 and FSR 4 are the priority on Nvidia and AMD GPUs, respectively.

For latency reduction, Nvidia Reflex 2, AMD Anti-Lag 2, and Intel Xe Low Latency are provided. It makes sense to keep them enabled with active frame generation to compensate for the additional frame processing. Dynamic resolution can be used as a safety net: set a lower threshold and allow the game to briefly reduce resolution during peak loads to maintain the target frame rate.

Minimum Laptop Requirements for Dying Light The Beast

For laptops, the minimum bar (1080p/30 FPS on Low) is reasonable for an RTX 3050 (80 W+) configuration and for the latest-generation iGPUs. Configurations based on Ryzen AI 7 350/360 (RDNA iGPU) and Core Ultra 7 258V with Arc 140V can theoretically hit the target frame rate. Still, they critically depend on dual-channel LPDDR5(X) and careful power-profile tuning: the integrated GPU shares memory with the system, and the stated “6 GB for the GPU” is allocated from RAM, which makes performance more sensitive to background tasks.

The CPU minimums are reasonable: a Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 5 6600H will not bottleneck at Low; the limiting factor will usually be the GPU and its sustained TGP. To avoid FPS drops, use a Performance power mode, enable the MUX, and set dGPU-only (if available). In the graphics settings, set the upscaler in Performance mode and use the Dynamic Resolution option. Once again, an SSD is essential: a fast drive reduces the risk of micro-stutters during texture/asset loadings.

Recommended Laptop Requirements for Dying Light The Beast

The recommended level for laptops at 1080p/60 FPS on Medium settings is comfortably covered by an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU with sufficient TGP (preferably 100+ W) and upscaling set to Balanced or Quality. The 8 GB VRAM requirement matches that of the base 3080 variants; 16 GB models provide substantial headroom for textures and more stable 1% lows. Configurations based on Ryzen AI 9 370 with integrated RDNA graphics can theoretically sustain the target 60 FPS at Medium, but are highly dependent on memory bandwidth and an upscaler (FSR or XeSS). Dual-channel LPDDR5(X) and careful setting tuning (shadows, LODs, reflections) are critical here.

In terms of processors, the Core i7-12700H and Ryzen 7 6800H provide sufficient performance; the limiting factor will most often be the GPU and its power budget. For laptops with discrete Nvidia GPUs, enable the MUX, set dGPU-only, and keep a Performance power profile to avoid FPS drops.

16 GB of RAM is a sensible minimum, but for an APU, 32 GB is a better option, as part of the capacity is reserved for video memory. Using a Quality-mode upscaler and a fixed 60 FPS cap helps smooth frame times, and latency-reduction technologies (Reflex/Anti-Lag) should remain enabled.

High Laptop Requirements for Dying Light The Beast

The 1440p/60 FPS target on High is realistic for a GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, but it vastly depends on the power budget. At 100-140 W, the GPU should confidently hold the target frame rate with DLSS/XeSS in Quality mode. 8 GB of VRAM is the minimum requirement for 1440p High. To optimize performance, keep textures set to High or lower and avoid ray tracing, as the risk of capping VRAM and experiencing drops in 1% lows increases otherwise.

The i7-14700HX and Ryzen 9 8940HX provide ample headroom for minimum frame rates, so the GPU will often be the limiter. 32 GB of RAM is useful for shader caches and background tasks, which smooths frame times. Configurations based on Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (as opposed to a discrete 4070) will require more aggressive upscaling and moderating effects, and their results are highly dependent on memory bandwidth; fast dual-channel LPDDR5(X) is critical.

For Nvidia systems, enable the MUX and set the dGPU-only option (if available). Keep the Performance power profile, update drivers, and, if necessary, put a 60 FPS cap to avoid stutters and drops.

TL;DR

Techland has shared very detailed Dying Light: The Beast system requirements, but they are a bit all over the place. CPU recommendations seem higher than expected relative to the paired GPUs, yet the game still lists a GeForce GTX 1060 as a supported baseline for Low preset, which is really nice.

The notes include laptop GPU targets, explicit coverage for AMD Radeon and Intel Arc GPUs (the latest of which is especially rare in today’s day and age), and a clear feature list with upscaling options (covering DLSS, FSR, and XeSS) and other advanced settings. Overall, the transparency is good, but several hardware targets appear unusual and will require real-world testing to validate.