Unleashed Today: Dying Light's The Beast, in its uncensored form, now available on Steam (Update)
In the world of video games, Techland's open-world action survival horror series, Dying Light, has gained a massive following, with over one million fans pre-ordering the latest instalment, Dying Light: The Beast.
This new game, unlike its predecessor Dying Light 2, will not be available as a data carrier version and will not appear in the USK database. Instead, Techland has reportedly joined USK Online, a service offering legal protection against fines and supervision procedures. This move marks a significant shift, as the first point of contact for supervisory authorities and state media authorities regarding Techland is now the USK.
The advertising for Dying Light: The Beast emphasises its brutal and violent gameplay. However, the versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S differ from the worldwide version, with human dismemberment and the Ragdolling of dead opponents deactivated. The PC version distributed via Steam, on the other hand, is uncut.
The release of Dying Light: The Beast is staggered by time zones, with players in the German-speaking region able to play at 6 PM. The full version of the game will be unlocked a day earlier than originally announced, on September 18. Interestingly, Dying Light: The Beast will not be found in retail stores like Amazon or MediaMarkt, but will only be available for digital distribution via Steam.
Techland had made numerous attempts and exhausted all available legal means to release Dying Light 2: Stay Human. However, the game was initially refused a release by the USK, with reasons only communicated upon request. Dying Light 2: Stay Human, similar to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Dying Light: The Beast, also underwent changes to comply with USK guidelines.
At this year's Gamescom in Cologne, a tailor-made demo of Dying Light: The Beast was presented, offering a sneak peek into the game's brutal and violent gameplay. The IARC procedure, which is used for online games and apps, has been completed for Dying Light: The Beast, ensuring it meets the necessary standards for online distribution.
The USK Online members include studios, publishers, retailers, console manufacturers, media houses, organisers, and YouTuber Gronkh. This diverse range of members underscores the importance of the USK in the gaming industry and its role in ensuring games are suitable for all audiences.
In summary, Dying Light: The Beast, the latest instalment in Techland's popular Dying Light series, is set to launch exclusively online, offering an uncut version for those who purchase it. The game has undergone changes to comply with USK guidelines, ensuring it is suitable for all audiences. The release of Dying Light: The Beast marks a significant shift in the relationship between Techland and the USK, with the latter now being the first point of contact for supervisory authorities and state media authorities regarding the company.
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