Dying Light: The Beast has officially revealed its system requirements, sparking heated debates among players over its unusual specifications. Here's a breakdown of the hardware needs and the community's reaction.
Players Raise Concerns Over Dying Light: The Beast's Hardware Demands
Mystery CPU Listed in Minimum Requirements
Techland's recently published PC specifications for Dying Light: The Beast outline hardware for various performance levels, from 1080p at 30FPS to ray-traced 4K at 60FPS. While seemingly standard at first glance, gamers have flagged several puzzling aspects, including potentially inflated CPU demands and questionable hardware pairings.
The most glaring issue appears in the minimum requirements section where an "AMD Ryzen 7 5800F" is listed - a processor that doesn't exist in AMD's lineup. Industry watchers suggest this was likely intended to reference the standard Ryzen 7 5800, as the "F" suffix typically indicates models without integrated graphics on Intel processors, not AMD's Ryzen series.
Disproportionate CPU-GPU Pairings Draw Criticism
Beyond the phantom processor, players have questioned the logic behind pairing modern high-core-count CPUs with aging mid-range GPUs. The recommended Nvidia GTX 1060, a seven-year-old graphics card, contrasts sharply with the cutting-edge Ryzen 7 5800 and Intel i5-13400F processors listed alongside it.
This apparent imbalance extends throughout the requirements, suggesting players might need premium processors to compensate for modest GPUs. The pattern may reflect the Dying Light series' known CPU-intensive nature at lower resolutions - a rarity among AAA titles, which typically prioritize GPU performance.
Some observers theorize the inclusion of next-gen latency reduction technologies (Nvidia Reflex 2, AMD Antilag 2, and Intel XE Low Latency) might contribute to the CPU-heavy focus. While designed to improve responsiveness, these features can sometimes increase processor workload.
Outdated Performance Baseline Sparks Backlash
The announcement that 1080p at 30FPS represents the minimum playable standard has drawn particular ire from the community. With most modern titles targeting 60FPS as baseline performance, many players consider this specification disappointingly conservative, especially when paired with demanding CPU requirements.
Questionable GPU Recommendations Add to Confusion
Additional scrutiny has fallen on the GPU requirements, particularly for Ultra settings and laptop configurations. The listed RTX 5070 and RX 9070 represent unannounced next-gen GPUs, while Intel's B580 appears curiously underpowered compared to other recommended hardware.
The specification sheet also courted minor controversy by classifying AMD's Ryzen AI chips as GPU options for laptops, despite these being primarily processors with integrated graphics capabilities.
Dying Light: The Beast launches September 18, 2025 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. Stay tuned for further updates on Techland's upcoming zombie thriller.
