Summary
- The 1.2.2 hotfix automatically grants Kyle Crane Legacy Skin to all players who pre-ordered Dying Light: The Beast.
- The update came shortly after hotfix 1.2.1, fixing indoor rain and day/night cycle issues.
- Expect a larger patch on the way to address performance issues, quest bugs, and zombie grab mechanics.
A new update rolled out for Dying Light: The Beast just days after the previous patch. Version 1.2.2 delivered the pre-order bonuses to players following the fixes on indoor rain and day/night cycle issues. This is everything you should know about Dying Light: The Beast 1.2.2 update!
Kyle Crane Legacy Outfit Now Available
The 1.2.2 update rewards all customers who pre-order with an exclusive Kyle Crane Legacy Skin. Based on Techland’s official statement, the update automatically grants the legacy skin from the server. Also, players who pre-order the game simply need to check their in-game stash after the update.
Don’t worry if the skin doesn’t appear immediately after the update. It should become available shortly, so be patient. Also, make sure you are eligible for the reward to receive the pre-order bonus.
Recent Patch History and Bug Fixes
For now, the 1.2.2 update only addresses the delayed bonus for players who pre-ordered the game. Earlier, the 1.2.1 update fixed two significant technical issues affecting player experience. This includes the problematic “indoor rain” phenomenon and disturbed day/night cycle.
Techland previously acknowledged these weather-related bugs shortly after the game’s launch on September 18. Some reported issues with indoor rain, where precipitation would inexplicably occur inside buildings, requiring extensive testing. Meanwhile, the day/night cycle disturbances were similarly challenging to reproduce consistently, making the fix process complex.
Also, the 1.2.1 patch introduced the APEX Car Skin to the in-game stash for pre-order customers. Those who own Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition also received the skin as part of the bonuses.
Outstanding Issues and Known Problems
Although there are recent fixes, some issues remain unresolved in Dying Light: The Beast. There are performance problems that continuously affect both console and PC players. Some reported stuttering, frame rate drops, and general blurriness, which affect visual experience.
Often, these are noticeable during specific gameplay moments, including lockpicking sequences. More so, the quest progression remains problematic for many players as the game failed to recognize completed objectives in area-clearing missions. Also, the Wolf axe remains inaccessible for some players due to ongoing issues with Pilgrim Outpost.
There were reports of broken or inconsistent with the biter grab mechanics as well. Plus, some HUD elements disappear during gameplay, causing Kyle Crane to randomly stop and fall from surfaces. The dashing mechanic also faces issues that frustrates most players.
Ultimately, the weapon upgrade system downgrades the weapon statistics instead of improving them. Lighting and HDR implementation also cause issues for players across different display setups.
Upcoming Major Patch in Development
The good news is that Techland confirmed to work on a comprehensive update for Dying Light: The Beast. This upcoming patch will address all these performance issues that consistently affect players’ experience since launch. Also, they are focusing on reducing stuttering and frame rate drops across all platforms.
So, for PC players, expect improvements to Frame Generation stability and consistency. They are also working on fixing four specific progression-blocking quests that prevent players from advancing through the campaign. The zombie grab mechanics will also receive balance adjustments to make encounters feel fair.
Techland is looking to release the update early next week as it is still in final quality assurance testing. They are committed that the patch meets internal quality standards before going live on the servers.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, it will take a week or more before the major update hits the servers. The recent patch 1.2.2 only addresses the delayed pre-order cosmetics for Dying Light: The Beast players. Bigger improvements are to come once they complete the internal testing phase for the upcoming update.
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