Initially, the project was conceived as DLC, but eventually turned into a full-fledged game. Although the starting numbers did not exceed the predecessor's figures, the result for a single-player game can be considered quite decent. Techland noted that even half of the wishlisted players could purchase the game, which promises a large audience growth.
At the time of publication, Steam recorded a peak of 89,927 players, and most reviews rate the game above average. Metacritic traditionally gives stricter ratings for the franchise: the first part received 74, despite its popularity with fans, which makes The Beast the highest-rated project in the series.
Previously, the original game reached a peak of 45,000 players, and the sequel — more than 250,000. Thus, Dying Light: The Beast occupies a middle position, but the number of players is projected to grow over the weekend. The release took place on Thursday, and the game may still surpass Dying Light 2 in terms of simultaneous audience.