Dying Light: The Beast — Switch to third‑person camera for driving
Dying Light: The BeastGet a wider view, fewer blind spots, and steadier handling by toggling the vehicle camera to third‑person.
Driving is a bigger part of Dying Light: The Beast’s traversal across Castor Woods, and your camera choice directly affects control and visibility. First‑person feels immersive, but your view can be blocked by bodies on the hood and big bumps can jolt your perspective. Switching to a third‑person driving camera gives a broader view of the road, reduces sudden occlusions, and makes timed races more manageable. This guide shows how to toggle the view, bind the control, and fix common issues.
Change to third-person while driving
Why this helps: Third‑person gives better spatial awareness around the truck, which helps you avoid debris, swarms, and roadside traps. It also limits vision loss when virals latch onto the hood or when you plow through infected.
How to switch:
- Keyboard → Press V
- Xbox → Press RB
- PlayStation → Press R1
You can tap the same button again to instantly return to first-person if you need tighter precision (like threading alleys).
Dying Light: The Beast Driving Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerate | W | RT | R2 |
| Reverse | S | LT | L2 |
| Handbrake | Spacebar | A | X |
| Headlights | T | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
| UV Lights | Middle Mouse | LB | L1 |
| Camera (Switch View) | V | RB | R1 |
| Get Out (Hold) | F | B | Circle |
| Honk | H | LS | L3 |
Driving tips that pair well with third‑person
- Races and timed objectives: Third‑person improves corner setup and checkpoint approach, helping you maintain speed and clean lines.
- Night travel: With UV headlights active, a wider rear and side view makes it easier to spot flanking virals before they reach the doors or bed.
- Horde plowing: Expect bodies to clip the front grill. Third‑person keeps your forward view clearer, so you can spot road hazards hidden behind a pack.
- Terrain and bumps: Seeing your truck’s pitch and yaw in third‑person helps you anticipate landings and avoid rollovers on hills and swamps.
When to keep first‑person
Use first‑person if you prefer tight spacing in narrow corridors or you’re threading precise gaps where cabin alignment helps. You can quickly switch back once you’re clear; the key is to keep the camera toggle mapped so you can adapt per situation.
Set a reliable “Switch Camera” binding and use third‑person as your default for driving; you’ll see more, get bounced around less, and shave seconds off race times.
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