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Dying Light Creator Tymon Smektala Leaves Techland After 10 Years

5/6/2026

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Tymon Smektala announced his departure from Techland after more than ten years.
He started as producer on the first Dying Light, later designed Dying Light 2, and most recently directed the Dying Light: The Beast franchise.
Smektala said the series is in great hands, will keep supporting it as a player, and noted Metacritic scores of 74, 76 and 79, with The Beast receiving the “Restored Land” update earlier this year.

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Tymon Smektala announced his departure from Techland after more than ten years.
He started as producer on the first Dying Light, later designed Dying Light 2, and most recently directed the Dying Light: The Beast franchise.
Smektala said the series is in great hands, will keep supporting it as a player, and noted Metacritic scores of 74, 76 and 79, with The Beast receiving the “Restored Land” update earlier this year.