Resource management is one of the toughest parts of Dying Light: The Beast. Every bullet, medkit, and weapon counts—especially on higher difficulties where enemies drain your supplies fast. That’s why a recently discovered duplication glitch has quickly become one of the most talked-about tricks in the community. It gives players a way to endlessly duplicate items, making survival much easier.
What the Duplication Glitch Does
The duplication glitch allows players to copy almost any item in the game, from ammo and healing supplies to throwables and even legendary weapons. Once mastered, it essentially removes the need to scavenge for critical resources, letting you build an unlimited stockpile.
While this does flatten the intended challenge curve, it also makes experimenting with different weapons and builds far more accessible.
What Players Must Have to Start the Duplication Glitch
You can’t perform this glitch right away. Here’s what you’ll need first:
- Access to Co-op Mode: The glitch only works in multiplayer. You must finish the early campaign quests (up to Safe Haven or the Monastery safe house) to unlock co-op.
- A Teammate: At least one friend is required, though it works in larger groups too. The method relies on multiple players interacting with the same dropped item.
- Good Timing: Success depends on both players grabbing the item simultaneously. Lag or poor coordination will cause failed attempts.
Step-by-Step: How to Perform the Duplication Glitch
Follow these steps to duplicate items in Dying Light: The Beast:
- Join or Host a Co-op Lobby
- Invite a teammate or join their session. Make sure privacy settings aren’t blocking co-op play.
- Choose the Item to Duplicate
- This can be anything—ammo, medkits, crafting resources, or even a rare weapon.
- Drop the Item
- Place it on the ground from your inventory.
- Coordinate With Your Teammate
- Both players must attempt to pick up the item at the exact same moment. Voice chat helps here.
- Check the Result
- If done correctly, both of you will now have the item in your inventory. If not, drop and try again.
- Repeat as Needed
- You can keep duplicating until your inventories are full. This even works for unique items like the EXPcalibur II, letting you carry backups for when durability runs out.
Pro Tips for Duplication
- Practice the Timing: Don’t expect it to work perfectly the first time. A few failed attempts are normal.
- Minimize Lag: A stable connection helps, as latency can throw off the pick-up window.
- Voice Communication: Count down with your partner to improve synchronization.
Is It Safe to Use?
The big question is whether this glitch carries risks. Based on past Dying Light titles, Techland has never banned players for using duplication exploits in co-op. While it’s still considered a bug and will likely be patched in a future update, there are currently no penalties for players who use it.
That said, if you prefer a pure survival experience, you may want to avoid it. Duplication removes much of the tension that makes scavenging meaningful.
The duplication glitch in Dying Light: The Beast is one of those rare bugs that feels more like a hidden feature than a mistake. It gives players near-limitless resources and allows creative freedom when experimenting with loadouts. But it also erases the scarcity that defines the game’s challenge.
If you’re curious, give it a try before it’s patched out. Just remember—the glitch may make you unstoppable, but it also changes the way the game is meant to be played. Play Now!
