Techland responded to criticism over changing the protagonist's voice in Dying Light: The Beast

In Dying Light: The Beast, players will once again meet Kyle Crane — the protagonist of the first game. But over the 13 years since the events of the original, the character has changed significantly, and not just in terms of the plot. Techland took an unexpected step and replaced the protagonist's voice actor in certain localizations.

Kyle's story will continue in the summer of 2025. In the new game, he will return after a long captivity and brutal experiments, consumed by a desire for revenge. According to the studio, Crane has changed — he has become tougher, more experienced, and darker.

Against this backdrop, Techland announced that in several versions, including the French one, Kyle will be voiced by a different actor. In an official statement, the team admitted that the decision was not easy, but it was made for the sake of artistic consistency. The developers thanked Benoit DuPac for his contribution to the character and emphasized that he will always remain part of Dying Light.

At the same time, Kyle's voice will remain unchanged in the English version — he will once again be voiced by Roger Craig Smith. In total, Dying Light: The Beast will feature 17 language versions, 9 of which will receive full localization (including Russian).

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Cover author: Techland. Cover source: Steam