Developer Techland has released the much anticipated Hotfix 1.2.3 for Dying Light: The Beast which contains both Performance and Stability improvements, tons of fixes related to Gameplay and bugs plus some minor UI changes as well. The latest hotfix removes some of the random stuttering that occurred whenever Frame Gen was turned on in Dying Light: The Beast which means you can now enjoy the extra frames without having to deal with the stutterings. The update also includes several crash fixes so the game will definitely run much smoother on your PC now.
Besides the technical improvements, Hotfix 1.2.3 also brings a plethora of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes which ought to provide a much more enjoyable and consistent experience in Dying Light: The Beast. Check out the full patch notes below:
Dying Light: The Beast Hotfix 1.2.3 Release Notes
Stability & Performance
- Fixed various crashes to improve overall game stability.
- Resolved an issue where sharpening was not applied correctly while using DLSS.
- Addressed occasional stuttering when playing with Frame Generation enabled.
- Fixed graphical glitches when using HDR on PlayStation 5.
Gameplay Improvements
- Grabbing Biters is now less frustrating and feels more fair.
- Fixed an issue where patrolling routes of Screamers in Dark Zones were broken.
Quests & Progression
Tutorial:
- Fixed a critical issue where, if a player received a modded weapon from someone who had already completed the tutorial, the game attempted to apply the mod a second time, thus blocking the progress.
The Mine (Co-op):
- Fixed an issue where destructible doors could remain indestructible for one player, blocking quest progression.
Safe Spots:
- Fixed a bug where breakable doors and windows respawned after reloading, trapping players inside.
Mental Asylum Safe Spot:
- Fixed an issue where reloading the save could leave the entrance blocked by an unintended obstacle, preventing players from entering.
- Fixed an issue where music could loop infinitely after reloading certain quests.
UI & Consoles
- Fixed the missing “Join the Community” button on consoles.

