Techland's latest zombie title - which has been available through digital for a month - hit the top spot of this week's Chart-Track multi-format UK charts after it got a physical release.
Elsewhere, Dragon Ball Xenoverse debuted at number 3, while last week's number 1, The Order: 1886, saw a 56% sales drop to push it down to number 4.
1. Dying Light
2. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
3. Dragon Ball Xenoverse
4. The Order: 1886
5. Grand Theft Auto 5
6. FIFA 15
7. Far Cry 4
8. Evolve
9. Minecraft: Xbox Edition
10. Minecraft: PlayStation Edition