Dying Light: The Beast - Interview with Roger Craig Smith

[@SRHv2]

Guess whos back. Back again. Crane is back, tell a friend

[@GrandRegentSScratch]

Guess who’s back, Guess who’s back, Guess who’s back, Guess who’s back.

[@Sinister_Salamander]

(Da-da-da, da, da, da, da, da, da) (Da-da-da, da, da, da, da) I've created a monster

[@MahbubMishima]

You are a great listener, always giving full attention and thoughtful responses when others speak😊

[@wlt3r382]

Craney's back 😱😱

[@iviesdomain6434]

I really miss him as Chris Redfield ☹️

[@muaxh03]

HE'S THE BEAST!

[@theangryimp1345]

You need to get a grip bro... Techland lied to us and this will compete with a game we were told was getting dlc and updates... Grow up and stop letting nostalgia control you

[@HHTwice]

Extremely gay

[@notanaveragedoktah8390]

MISTER BEAAAAAAAASSTTTTTT

[@NomadWhy2]

@@theangryimp1345 If you’re angry about what they did I get that, but don’t tell other people how to react to a game.

[@rift_rat]

@@theangryimp1345 DL2 literally got a dlc

[@OniZombies]

Suddenly, Roger Craig Smith walks in heroically…

[@nuhuahmed7711]

Can’t wait man

[@theangryimp1345]

You... the guy who hated DL2 but is soooo excited for DL2 with a different character... All you're criticisms and the same game I'd all of a sudden amazing because what? Nostalgia? This is a awful move for the game and a massive lie at the expense of the customers who were promised DLC2 But hay oni fluff beard is happy so are his 16 year old viewers so it's all good now. This is pathetic.

[@Python0904]

@@theangryimp1345 Dying Light 1 was good Dying Light 2 wasn't as good as the first one

[@eggrollsalesmann]

​@theangryimp1345 cool i ain't reading allat im still playing

[@NSD150]

​​@@theangryimp1345Please remove that massive stick from your rectum. Also, Ultimate Edition owners of DL2 get The Beast for free, so that point is invalid.

[@redpandafirefox9434]

I could legit hear all his characters. I can hear Crane, Sonic, Bruce Wayne, Thomas, i can hear it all😊😅

[@gabbzzvieira1829]

Don't forget Chris redfield, and Ezio auditore.

[@redpandafirefox9434]

@gabbzzvieira1829 oh shoot I didn't know that!

[@lightthefuse9780]

I also hear Mirage from Apex Legends XD

[@Ezio03]

Don't forget his best role Ezio Auditore

[@ResidentReveler]

Don't forget Chris Redfield, who is similar to Craine.

[@razeparadise]

I’m so excited to play as Crane again

[@superzorro9113]

If they make an appearance of aiden also it's gonna be legendary

[@doctorsam5771]

Batman, Ezio and Kyle Crane. My Goat Roger Craig Smith

[@iwuvtrees9568]

Don't forget Sonic the hedgehog

[@kissmate54]

​@@iwuvtrees9568and Chris Redfield

[@ShaquilleOatmeal..]

A bunch of random characters in regular show

[@princesrivastava3105]

Also Captain America in Avengers assemble

[@starbez]

He did Ezio!!!

[@DragonShinobi]

Roger Craig Smith just kills it as a VA, so glad he's back as Crane!

[@iviesdomain6434]

We need him back as Chris Redfield!

[@gamingcomputers7485]

​@@iviesdomain6434re9 then.

[@Shifo_47]

@@iviesdomain6434 and Ezio too 😭

[@tristanstebbens1358]

Honestly fr. He's the sole reason anyone could tolerate the DL1 script lol. Shame the actually likeable characters like Breken and Karim had non existent screen time

[@W.1111]

"whatefak crane? im not a leader!? im a godamn parkour instructor!" 1k of likes, where's my heart reaction, MR Dying light channel!?

[@Just4n0th3rM0bi1eGuy]

“Do you know what my pockets were filled with when I showed up in Harran? Fucking business cards!”

[@makavelithadon1224]

It was you??? You teached these people how to survive!

[@NighTRuNNER021]

Im a godddaaaaaam paaaaaaakooooouuur instuuaaaaaaaaactaaaaaaaaa "with that accent".

[@maksuzbrojony8221]

@@Just4n0th3rM0bi1eGuy "I was hoping i could save up and buy a house instead of that poxy little flat i've been renting!"

[@NighTRuNNER021]

​@@makavelithadon1224 im gonna go to rais myself.

[@BestGamerAli]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend Kyle Crane is back as THE BEAST

[@ノコタンArsov]

maybe aiden becomes the beast and loses control but crane can control his powers? I feel like that's the direction this is going, maybe we'll get to play as crane fighting aiden.

[@liamratliff3824]

​@@ノコタンArsov highly doubt it, this time line is 13 years later from the fall, aidens is a whole 22 years, this takes place before dl2.

[@liamratliff3824]

​@@ノコタンArsovunless it's 13 years after the 22, I'm not quite sure, but I still highly doubt we play as Aiden.

[@ノコタンArsov]

@@liamratliff3824 I'm pretty sure I heard that it takes place after dying light 2

[@liamratliff3824]

@@ノコタンArsov even then, it's pretty much confirmed we are playing as crane and not Aiden

[@z4ck_fr4gzz0ut3]

I was one of ones that had the fortune of speaking to Roger. Super amazing, friendly and humble guy. Talking to Kyle Crane was a dream come true. Had a poster signed by him with the quote "I just know that one of these days I'm gonna land on a bag of rusty knives"

[@HowlingWolves]

thats perfect

[@WeakestSunshotEnjoyer]

I really wanted that to be a plot point later

[@dreemurrprince]

one of my favorite crane lines in the whole game, ive repeated it plenty since i first played years ago

[@z4ck_fr4gzz0ut3]

@jamesconlin5099 January 13th-15th, OtakuFest. Roger Craig Smith was there. Look it up chief

[@namelessalias0007]

He seems genuinely excited

[@chrischurch5404]

I thought so too. Especially the way he wanted to dance around any potential spoilers

[@glibchubik4090]

The entirety of dev team are, reading the dev posts. Makes me want to believe the game will be good

[@frostburn3736]

Almost a decade later and the man still has his voice like it all was yesterday. He aged like good wine, no wonder this guy is a legend~

[@jdiorio]

I've met Roger Craig Smith before and he was nothing but amazing. He was very upfront with his passion for all of his roles, especially Crane. So hyped to see him back.

[@ysbroly]

Night Chase runs with Kyle Crane AGAIN, is gonna be pure nostalgia 😩😩😩

[@mustafatheslayer5125]

Except this time crane is the hunter not the hunted

[@Dominic-wh9qk]

​@@mustafatheslayer5125 we have to see, probably the beast is reffered to aiden transforming and losing controll over himself at the end of dl2.

[@ysbroly]

@sturzkampfflugzueg Crane is the OG and the 🐐, Aiden ain’t got a chance

[@LarryTheTugaGamer1511]

​@@Dominic-wh9qkNot quite. The Beast refers to the beast inside Crane after the ending of the DLC, where Crane is forced to drink a vial that causes him to turn into a sentient volatile of sorts.

[@Salsa-f3w]

​@@Dominic-wh9qkAiden doesn't have a role in DL:the beast I think.

[@XnDrRoGeR]

Bro Roger’s energy is so insane during this interview it’s overwhelming

[@Salsa-f3w]

Rais:"Do not leave me like this crane, prove you are a man and take your vengeance." Crane:"WILL YOU JUST SHUT THE F*** UP"

[@doorgaming5143]

Sigma tbh

[@FavoriteAmro]

We got Crane back before GTA 6

[@gothbanz]

W pfp

[@FavoriteAmro]

@@gothbanz ty!

[@HowlingWolves]

maybe we'll even get aiden back before gta 6

[@IskenderCaglarM41B441]

Hopefully you don't get gta 6 with that stupid joke...

[@FavoriteAmro]

@@IskenderCaglarM41B441 shut up I hope u don’t either also I did nothing wrong & that was a mean thing of you to say very obvi & screw you then

[@Netroo]

Roger the beast is UNLEASHED

[@lordsackay]

Roger's definitely one of my favorite voice actors out there. I grew up playing Assassin's Creed, playing as Ezio Auditore da Firenze and he's been such a big part of my childhood, it's crazy. Him being on board on a project, whatever the project may be, always gets me excited. I'm definitely excited for Dying Light: The Beast.

[@BuckalloBill]

CRAAAAAAAANE

[@god0z598]

just had rais screaming in my head thanks man

[@prezlamen7906]

On a crane

[@EmilyClarkUK]

With Kyle being alive, I hope we will see Brecken again too. I really enjoyed their dynamic

[@716_ハディくん]

it's been a decade i doubt tower people survive after the following

[@EmilyClarkUK]

@@716_ハディくん It's not impossible, that the people in Harran left to the rural area as well after Kyle never returned. So from there, they could have fled too

[@roderickmiller3199]

Besides spike

[@Falcon_Verse]

might as well put Raheem and the sister..LOL...

[@roderickmiller3199]

@@Falcon_Verse they died though..

[@PimpythePurple]

THE GOAT. The Man. He went from playing an iconic ZOMBIE killer to an iconic PARKOUR killer to playing an... iconic Zombie Killer that does Parkour.

[@flaxgamer3259]

Legendary voice actor Legendary Kyle crane Soo excited ❤

[@Krelgarsh]

Missed the legendary RE5 Chris' voice. Glad to have you back sir.

[@maxvatan9654]

I just bought Dying Light 1 week ago. It blow my mind. When i watched the trailer of The Beast i bought Dying Light 2.

[@JimmyJamInAMiniVan]

DL1 got so much love from them and you could really feel it. DL2 was a turd :/ You might enjoy it, but it was definitely the redheaded step child

[@BuckalloBill]

Don’t let the hate get to you! Dying Light 2 is awesome! It was cool to play through it alongside my brother because we had very different stories because our choices. Dying Light 2 is up there with the original

[@drunkonsuccess779]

@@JimmyJamInAMiniVan It was not a turd lmao

[@Falcon_Verse]

After 1 do play The Following DLC.

[@GrandRegentSScratch]

Hell yeah brother! Shame you wasted your money on that failure of a “sequel” tho.

[@Darkessnight1608]

I love how he just sounds like himself when he plays crane.

[@skiddzjust1389]

if I play Dying Light I can't picture this guy behind Crane's voice, it just tells how brilliant work he did

[@itzsherytuk5859]

"every man has an animal within, if you push too much.. you might unleash the beast 🐺"

[@rizqi5145]

Auuuuu ~~ baby im preyin on u tonight ~~

[@BaggyFTJ]

I had the pleasure of meeting Roger at a comic con this year. The dude is so polite and just a terrific ball of energy who adores what he works on. Having him come back is so cool. Thank you Thank you so much, Techland, for bringing him back.

[@marstonalex]

The sad thing is that 10 years passed so fast. I wouldn't have realized that if Roger hadn't reminded. Damn, time flies 😔

[@Internetwandererreborn]

I had to do a double take cause wow Its been a while.

[@Castuswastaken]

I love how you can hear hints to Crane in his normal voice

[@averygarcia2868]

Yeah i know right

[@maikelcardeno1441]

To be honest, it just sounds like a less stressed Kyle. It very much sounds like Kyle is just his natural voice with a twinge of being done with life.

[@CARSONJKELLY]

I hope Dying Light: The Beast has a physical release!

[@gamingcomputers7485]

An actual physical release don't forget just because it has a disc it doesn't mean it will not require an internet which sort defeats the purpose of it so of course even if its physically released as a disc it will still require an internet connection which is sucks for downloading i mean but i guess majority of games are like that today.

[@CARSONJKELLY]

@@gamingcomputers7485 I forget about that

[@CARSONJKELLY]

*forgot

[@itsskully4390]

​​@@gamingcomputers7485DL2 works just fine for me offline iirc unless you're referring to the install when you put the disc in the first time. And afaik, Xbox Series discs don't have any data in them while PS5 still does. EDIT: Also a long while ago, I think it's been mentioned that Techland removed any sort of DRM in the game. So I mostly think DL The Beast won't require any internet connection. But we'll see what the future holds.

[@itsskully4390]

@@ノコタンArsov Because you actually get to own the game. Digital is out of everybody's reach, if you understand what I mean.

[@chuubird1171]

back when i was still in school i remember watching the dying light trailer in 2015 i showed all my friends it was the most defining moment in my love for zombie games being a huge fan of dead island and a few other zombie type games i played so much of dying light when it came out i remember being absolutely terrified of the volatiles and hiding behind a garbage can hoping it would walk away cant wait to play more content

[@HectorDood]

It's good to see the LEGEND Roger Craig Smith reprise his role as Kyle Crane. I can't wait for this game!!

[@dballerxx]

The legend himself... can't wait to adventure once more as Crane!!

[@Unknown_warrior438]

Roger has a legendary voice. Most iconic voice in gaming and cartoons

[@hihosilver1234]

You da man! And great interview miss! So stoked for this! I just wish we had a release date 😭, I've been wanting DLC2 for years lol. Also, crane is a great character, especially in the following, so kudos on your performance sir!

[@Frstypwngaming]

Thank you so much Techland ❤. You have no idea how much it means that something I wanted to make as a game (Concept of the game), since I was a child, was able to be made even if not by me! I am so greatful that the game has such amazing and dedicated developers that put so much into the IP! I just wish the game got as many awards and as much credit as it deserves! Thank you for making my favorite game a reality and keeping it alive and continuing to move forward with it! I really hope i live to see the movie(s)

[@skonailgaming]

I never played Dying Light 1 so I never got to experience Kyle, so it's great to see him return and see the Dying light universe return

[@Lakerfanforlife]

It’s so good he’s the best he’s like Alex Mason in this universe

[@NowThatsPeng]

If you ever get the chance, do yourself a favor and pick up Dying Light the following enhanced edition when it's on sale. You will not regret it one bit.

[@nman551]

@@NowThatsPengit’s so freaking fun

[@starbez]

Good time to finish the first one

[@prezlamen7906]

You should play it. Its better than DL2.

[@boingzz780]

BRO HE IS BACKKK I LOVE YOU DYING LIGHT!!

[@thatfamousredneck6422]

Bro its ezio, batman,crane, sonic etc. man is so many good characters

[@Ryuguji_draken]

Mirage from apex is more iconic but seeing him grow old is deeply sad

[@Snake_eyes0]

Horrible pfp

[@valravn246]

@@Snake_eyes0you sound weak

[@Snake_eyes0]

@@valravn246 How so? the only weak ones are those that support that flag

[@valravn246]

@@Snake_eyes0 So move on? Do you get triggered by everything you see on the internet? He was literally just praising a voice actor and your weak insecure self chose negativity. Please go outside for once.

[@cougarpounce3023]

my favorite line has always been the introduction to the toad, I’m glad me and roger share the same favorite 😂😊

[@MemeAlchemist]

Roger is a legend. It’s so cool to know he cared about Kyle as much as we did this whole time!

[@MathHyperzz]

I LOVE ROGER SO MUCH, THANK YOU TECHLAND FOR BRINGING HIM BACK

[@GhostyYTB]

This will be a Goty!!

[@XOXOkizo]

You're joking, right?

[@NotMm-b2i]

GTA 6 comes out next year sorry bud but it aint winning

[@FlawlessFrivolity]

​@@NotMm-b2i Is there even a release date yet?

[@NOTHING-AT-ALL.]

Gonna be a turd

[@sklynexd]

@@NotMm-b2i and it will overcome boring turn based BG3 easily

[@zues3663]

just hearing his voice brings me back to 2015 playing the first game, the updated model of crane is looking like a BEAST!

[@FPSurvivor]

This is MY GUY. So happy to have him back, he's definitely my favorite game voice actor.

[@Alphinell]

omg is fpsurvivor :0

[@Executi0ner246]

I like Roger a lot. Knew of him since Chris Redfield in RE5

[@StanfordPlays]

I'm so happy to see Roger Craig Smith return as Kyle Crane. It brings me tears of joy remembering the great time I had on the first Dying Light!

[@brainiac31K]

All my other games are so jealous because I only play DL 1 and 2. I always liked Crane and Aiden’s voice actors. Top notch work that adds so much to the quality of each title. Crane’s back!

[@mirage2753]

Truly one of the best voice actors

[@LeftBehind666]

Really loved this video. The GOAT HAS RETURNED!

[@DudeLebowski_98]

I wanna grow up to be a voice actor one day like Craig Smith. He’s always been my inspiration in video game history.

[@yunix2396]

I never been this happy for a returning character in years. This is so amazing, and the energy coming from Roger Craig Smith. You can tell he is as excited for this as well. Can't wait for The Beast to arrive! Love you Techland.

[@ΝικόλαςΣταμάτης-ο9θ]

I am watching this series from 5 or 6 years old and when i found this game in my 13 years old i was show happy because i like this survival and parkour zombie open world games thank you crane for this good years of playing and i really want to play the next game 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@JohnnyJolter69]

WE BACK !!! YESSSS

[@mr.t-rex3113]

The legend himself Roger craig Smith

[@jaeybxrd]

Excited for this one. I wasn't really jacking DL2 but DL1 is like my fav zombie game oat

[@radabit2417]

Man I love Roger, probably my favourite voice actor.

[@IkonikBeast]

Thank you Roger, you literally made my childhood. The endless fun I had playing with my dad during the golden era of Dying Light will never be unmatched. Crane will always be my favorite videogame character, period.

[@coax47]

Rcs gets so much recognition for kyle crane that people forget he was chris redfield in resident evil this guy is old school legend

[@kylewilkins919]

I am so excited for this! BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TacGamingShow]

The actors voice is so engaging

[@Lulwa-xz1zv]

I'm so hyped for the beast, this is what the fans wanted, it looks and gives the same vibe as dying light 1, it's something DL2 lacked, thank you for coming back roger craig smith, and thankS to the team, DL1 was such an era for me personally, I enjoyed it very much. HOLY SHIT THIS IS STILL REAL SHIT HUH IT'S HAPPENING!

[@AntiWhiteOut]

Do u still play dl 1?

[@gunstardu30]

So hype this game is coming ! The first one is legendary ! I hope this one follow the path ! Cant wait to play !

[@ultimatesurvivor]

He is Batman, he is Captain America and he is KYLE CRANE!

[@GMBoyYT]

Good to see him back for more!

[@ChillGuySammy]

Capcom should've kept him as Chris and Tj as Frank I guess they're both union i think

[@uarelikeme]

Going to support you guys throughout thick and thin. Even though I wasn’t the biggest fan of DL2, thank you very much for making this and bringing back Roger. Now I have to ask.. DL: The Beast when??

[@thedrawen2099]

I feel like Roger will bring back Kyle to his glory, I hope that he keeps some goofs for Kyle, because I feel like thats part of his character and I am glad that he acknowledged it. His voice is just music to my ears ☺

[@MatthewMitlo]

Can’t wait for this been playing dying light for 7 years!

[@ResidentReveler]

His voice is amazing!

[@Cjdagreat94]

Yessir my boy is back

[@arsalansyed123]

Kyle Crane is back 😍

[@BCGaming666]

I’m so excited to play as Crane again! I’m so glad he’s back.

[@SuperPuperClimp]

Roger Craig Smith is perfect for the role of Kyle Crane

[@BagKingBrian]

Sooo HYPED for this, Dying Light 1 & 2 are some of my fav games so I am so excited to be getting MORE

[@shadowdog200]

It might've slipped past some people but the beast takes place 13 years after DL 1 which would be 9 years before DL2. 0:57

[@Midget32]

It might be that it took nine years to capture the elusive Kyle Crane.

[@comfyphoenix]

I'm pretty sure he was wandering around for 7 years, it's set after DL2

[@Dani2kGaming_GEIR]

We need more horror night invasion by volatiles ,that would be fun!

[@Thedreadedmando]

Best crane line has to be “WILL YOU JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP ALREADY” to raize

[@MichaelDeuter]

Dude I loved it the emotions into that character is just amazing I can't get over how good it is

[@JonesBrothersProductionsiac]

Glad to know we have clarity on which ending is Canon. Even though a lot of us had a sneaking suspicion it was that ending. Not saying for anyone who haven't played the first game.

[@stag1739]

Wake your ass up it’s time to go beast mode

[@neporushnist]

What a true legend. Thank you a lot, Mr. Craig, for the voice of Ezzio and Crane

[@Ezio03]

I genuinely can't wait to play this game. Interesting to see how Aiden will fit into the plot

[@fullsendabeerforme2988]

Nah, Aiden's boring. Get rid of em. We want crane and only crane

[@GrandRegentSScratch]

@@fullsendabeerforme2988real

[@iwuvtrees9568]

​@@fullsendabeerforme2988they've already confirmed this game is going to connect to both dying light 1 and 2 so you might as well leave now if you don't want Aiden to be in the game.

[@fullsendabeerforme2988]

@@iwuvtrees9568 nah, don't think i will. Him being in it isn't a deal breaker, as long as he isn't the protagonist lmao. He's the most boring generic protagonist ever

[@ColaAddict207]

​@@fullsendabeerforme2988true, but they could always improve his character

[@MahbubMishima]

Your resilience in overcoming various challenges and difficulties is proof of your incredible mental and emotional strength😊

[@kkay000]

Kyle Crane, Ezio Auditore, Chris Redfield, Batman. Roger Craig Smith is the Goat.

[@RollyStoneyy]

i hope they're is a Aiden cameo , aiden and kyle meeting would be fantastic.

[@RonaldoIndependente]

Techland, please bring the Brazilian voice actor from Kyle Crane's first Dying Light, DO NOT CHANGE THE VOICE OVER HERE IN BRAZIL, PLEASE. The Dying Light community here in Brazil LOVES his voice actor from Dying Light 1

[@aarondunnmedia]

I’m so hyped for this!! Good to have you back!

[@fullsendabeerforme2988]

Really hope kyles story continues after this. One more game with him. Just one

[@theangryimp1345]

4 entries???? Bro he was all but dead he's already back without explanation...

[@fullsendabeerforme2988]

@@theangryimp1345 he was never confirmed dead ever, just that he turned into the night Hunter. What's wrong with another game also? I'm sorry that Kyle is honestly the only good protagonist in the entire series. Aiden is boring

[@legalwaiver]

@@theangryimp1345Can you stop trying to ruin people's fun? Let people have fun. No wonder you are angry. You can't have fun.

[@jackiedee2256]

@@fullsendabeerforme2988 don't you mean a night hunter? Didn't even become one, he was a sentient volatile.

[@UmHowAboutNo]

I clicked this video so fast, hell yeah Crane is back baby! Roger Craig Smith is awesome!

[@DEATH1656_]

The true legend of dying light

[@HaiAkuSydney]

it really feels like crane inside a podcast during quarantine

[@mrditkovitch8358]

Crane? Crane rhymes with train, and brain, and sane, and grain, and rain, and plain and the other kind of plane

[@no1nozz]

Crane rhymes with Wayne

[@zedus4042]

Favorite quote from DL: "Sh*t, the goddamn switch broke down" I probably heard that like thousand times

[@proaimer228]

Crane is Alive

[@Pearce_Hacks]

Roger is one of the best to ever do it. He's played so many legends, and is a big inspiration for me and likely many others. I'm glad Kyle's and Roger are back.

[@zaidebtw4438]

Hope the game actually looks like what is advertised unlike dying light 2

[@MrBigMac_]

fr it was such a disappointment

[@sickish]

They ruined the physics so badly. Hope they were able to see all the criticism and take it to heart.

[@MrBigMac_]

@@sickish it just didn't feel like a dying light game to me personally

[@BuckalloBill]

@@MrBigMac_bruh just say it didn’t feel like the original 😂😂😂 Does now though, they fixed it just like they fixed the Original when it came out

[@MrBigMac_]

@@BuckalloBill I haven't played the 2nd one in a while tbf

[@StealthyZombie]

Always a treat when the stunning Paulina gives us news! :)

[@streamingforautism126]

Please don’t rush development, if Crane is messed up, there will be no return