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Dying Light: The Beast Cancelled for PS4 and Xbox One Consoles, 10 Months After Current-Gen Launch

Dying Light: The Beast has been cancelled for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles due to technical development challenges.

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The brief

Dying Light: The Beast will no longer launch on legacy consoles, specifically the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This decision comes 10 months after the title's current-gen launch.

Coverage from IGN, Insider Gaming, and DualShockers indicates the developer made this change after accepting the "technical realities of development." TweakTown reports that refunds will be offered to affected users. Future updates will likely focus on the game's availability and performance on current-generation platforms, as legacy console support is no longer planned.

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Quick answers

Which consoles are affected by the cancellation?

The game will no longer be released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Why was the decision made to cancel these versions?

According to IGN, the developer accepted the "technical realities of development."

Will players who already paid receive their money back?

TweakTown reports that refunds will be offered.

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