Dying Light is a 2015 survival horror game developed by Techland, built around a day and night cycle where exploring after dark is far more dangerous. The night coming warning became one of its most recognisable audio cues because it marked the moment safe exploration ended. As gameplay clips and horror edits spread online, the sound was lifted from the game and reused as a standalone tension builder. It remains popular because even listeners who have never played recognise its meaning instantly: stop, hide, or run.