Techland has handed out a free in-game weapon for Dying Light: The Beast as a thank-you after launch, and it matters because the game amassed over 8,000 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating in its first day. The free item is the Spectral Bat, claimable by updating the game.
The studio confirmed the reward on Techland’s post, saying players should simply update the game to receive the item. The free weapon is a silver baseball bat with a red blood paint pattern. It is available to players on consoles and PC, and the post warns that it can take a while for the item to appear inside the game after the update. The move follows a strong launch reception and looks like a straightforward thank-you to the community.
We’re Grateful for Very Positive on Steam – Now Enjoy Your Reward!
You are incredible! With over 8 000 reviews on Steam and an incredible 90% recommending Dying Light: The Beast, you have made the game “VERY POSITIVE”. As a token of our gratitude, we’re adding a special gift for… pic.twitter.com/fiMcM9ymrt
— Dying Light (@DyingLightGame) September 19, 2025
Players who want more context can refer to the game’s tag, Dying Light: The Beast, for additional information about the release. The social message includes the exact line “We’re Grateful for Very Positive on Steam – Now Enjoy Your Reward!” and reiterates gratitude for the Steam review numbers. The giveaway is simple – update the game and check inventory after a short delay. No purchase or extra steps are required beyond that.
There are no broad technical qualifiers attached to the item in the announcement, and nothing in the post suggests platform exclusivity beyond the stated consoles and PC availability. If anything changes or the studio extends the reward window, an official update would likely appear on the same social channel.
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