Techland released version 1.5 of Dying Light: The Beast this week, considered one of the most significant updates since the game’s launch. The main highlight is the introduction of the Nightmare Experience, an advanced difficulty mode aimed at experienced players seeking a much more punishing and strategic approach.

Available at no additional cost, the new mode profoundly changes the pace of survival. Resource management becomes critical, decisions carry harsher consequences, and danger increases drastically — especially after sunset. To celebrate the launch, Techland also kicked off a promotional campaign with a giveaway of game copies in partnership with Voxel.

The update arrives at a favorable time for the title, which is currently offered at discounts in several digital stores and continues to receive regular updates. Rather than superficial tweaks, version 1.5 revises core gameplay elements, turning Castor Woods into an even harsher and more unpredictable territory.

As part of the celebration, four free keys will be distributed. Two PC versions will be raffled during a live broadcast of the Sem Manual segment on TecMundo’s channel, while two PlayStation copies can be obtained through a giveaway on Voxel’s website.

In the new Nightmare mode, enemies display more sophisticated behaviors. Humans and infected react more aggressively, make better use of the environment, and punish mistakes quickly. This is not just about increasing damage or resilience, but about requiring true mastery of the game’s mechanics.[wpdiscuz]