Techland has rolled out Hotfix 1.2.3 for Dying Light: The Beast, bringing with it a host of stability improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life updates. Since its September launch, the newest chapter in the survival horror franchise has been well-received, but players quickly flagged areas in need of refinement. This hotfix is another step in Techland’s effort to fine-tune the experience.
Stability and Performance Upgrades
One of the most notable improvements in this patch revolves around performance:
- Crash Fixes: Several crash scenarios have been resolved to make gameplay smoother across platforms.
- DLSS Sharpening: An error that caused sharpening to be ignored when using NVIDIA DLSS has been fixed.
- Frame Generation: Players who experienced stuttering with Frame Generation enabled should now notice a significant improvement.
- HDR on PlayStation 5: Graphical glitches tied to HDR output have been addressed, making visuals more consistent for console players.
These changes mean the game should now run more reliably whether you’re on PC or console.
Gameplay Improvements
Hotfix 1.2.3 makes important adjustments to core mechanics:
- Zombie Grabs: Biters’ grabbing ability has been rebalanced, making encounters feel “less frustrating” and fairer. This change tackles one of the most common complaints since launch.
- Dark Zone Enemies: Screamer patrol routes have been fixed, restoring intended enemy behavior and better pacing in tense exploration areas.
Together, these tweaks give combat and stealth sections a smoother rhythm while reducing player frustration.
Quest and Progression Fixes
A number of mission-blocking bugs have also been resolved:
- Tutorial Progression: A major bug where modded weapons could break progression has been fixed.
- The Mine (Co-op): Indestructible doors no longer block one player while the rest of the squad progresses.
- Safe Spots: Breakable doors and windows that previously respawned after reloading—sometimes trapping players inside—have been corrected.
- Mental Asylum Safe Spot: Issues with blocked entrances and looping quest music after reloads are now resolved.
These fixes remove several critical barriers, ensuring players can progress without frustrating dead ends.
UI and Console Updates
Players on consoles will notice the “Join the Community” button has finally been restored to the interface. While a small addition, it brings the console experience back in line with PC.
See also: Dying Light The Beast: All Achievements & Trophy Guide
Like most live-service games, Dying Light: The Beast relies on post-launch updates to keep the experience stable and enjoyable. The hotfix doesn’t introduce new content, but it shores up areas that directly affect immersion—combat, progression, and overall stability. For a game that thrives on tension and player freedom, these fixes are critical.
Techland has made it clear that it’s paying close attention to community feedback. With each patch, the developers continue to refine the most polished entry in the series to date, setting the stage for whatever comes next in the franchise.
Dying Light: The Beast Hotfix 1.2.3 is available now. Steam will automatically download the update for PC players, while console users can grab it through their platform’s update system. Play Now!
