Refunds for Dying Light 2 PS4 Users as The Beast Is Cancelled for Last-Gen System
PS4/Xbox One owners of *Dying Light 2* and *The Beast* face refunds as devs abandon last-gen support entirely.
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The brief
Games has canceled *Dying Light: The Beast* for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, citing 'technical realities of development' as the reason. The announcement follows a broader industry trend of developers dropping support for last-gen consoles. Coverage emphasizes the growing divide between last-gen and current-gen gaming, with multiple outlets framing this as part of a larger shift.
GameSpot, IGN, and Digital Foundry highlight the financial and logistical challenges of maintaining compatibility with older hardware. TweakTown and Push Square focus on the immediate impact on consumers, noting that refunds will be processed for affected PS4 buyers. Watch for potential class-action lawsuits from frustrated gamers and further announcements from other developers about last-gen support.
The trend may accelerate as console lifecycles shorten and hardware demands rise.
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Quick answers
Will Xbox One users also receive refunds?
Coverage does not yet specify if Xbox One users will receive refunds, though the cancellation applies to both platforms.
Are other games being dropped from last-gen systems?
Yes—this follows a broader industry trend, with multiple developers reportedly scaling back or abandoning last-gen support.
When will refunds be processed?
Refund timelines have not been detailed in current coverage, but outlets confirm they are being offered to eligible PS4 users.
Coverage (7)
- Dying Light: The Beast Changes Plans for Legacy Consoles DualShockers · 4h ago
- Dying Light: The Beast Will No Longer Launch on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One Insider Gaming · 4h ago
- Another Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One GameSpot · 4h ago
- Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One Canceled After Dev Accepts 'The Technical Realities of Development' IGN · 4h ago
- Dying Light the Beast cancelled on PS4, Xbox One, refunds will be offered TweakTown · 4h ago
- Dying Light: The Beast Cancelled for PS4 and Xbox One Consoles, 10 Months After Current-Gen Launch Digital Foundry · 4h ago
- Refunds for Dying Light 2 PS4 Users as The Beast Is Cancelled for Last-Gen System Push Square · 4h ago
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