Linux Review:

Dying Light: The Beast

BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.

PROTON TIER: PLATINUM

**Dying Light: The Beast ** plunges players into a perilous wilderness, challenging them to confront evolving infected and master beastly powers in a new chapter of the Dying Light universe.

Status Check Runs over Proton. ProtonDB Tier: Platinum.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: Audio crackling or glitches can occur.
  • Solution: Add the launch option -sdlaudiodriver=pulse.
• Problem: Significant framerate drops (~10-15 FPS) after approximately 10 minutes in co-op.
  • Solution: This may be linked to the game attempting to generate DX12 shaders. Using Proton version 9.0-4 reportedly resolves this.
• Problem: Occasional severe stuttering.
  • Solution: Disable “Latency Reduction” in game settings.
• Problem: Issues with DLSS frame-gen.
  • Solution: Switch to FSR frame-gen.
• Problem: Potential crashes on exit or when changing settings (Experimental Branch).
  • Solution: Use Proton version 9.0-4.

Verdict This is a solid Platinum title on Proton. Linux gamers should expect a generally playable and enjoyable experience. Experimenting with the suggested tweaks can further improve performance and stability.