Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.
In Survival mode, players must grow from a vulnerable hatchling or juvenile into a powerful adult dinosaur. They begin as a small, weak creature and must carefully manage their hunger, thirst, and energy levels to survive long enough to mature and gain new abilities. As they grow, dinosaurs become faster, stronger, and unlock skills like nesting or vocalizations. Survival requires patience, stealth, and strategic decision-making to avoid becoming prey to larger, more dangerous predators. The time investment to grow a full dinosaur life cycle adds a sense of high stakes, as death can mean losing hours of progress.
The game features over 15 playable carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaur species, each with their own unique attributes, behaviors, and strategies for survival. Players can choose to play as massive apex predators like Tyrannosaurus Rex, agile pack hunters like Utahraptor, or large herbivores like Triceratops. The different dinosaur types require vastly different approaches, whether it's relying on speed and stealth as a small carnivore or banding together in herds as a herbivore. This variety allows for dynamic, unpredictable interactions between the diverse inhabitants of the prehistoric ecosystem.
The open-ended nature of the experience and the unpredictability of encountering other players and dinosaurs leads to emergent, memorable moments that players cherish and share. The lack of hand-holding compels players to learn the nuances of surviving in this hostile world through trial and error, fostering a strong sense of accomplishment.
Encountering and interacting with other players is a constant source of tension and excitement, as players must weigh the risks and benefits of approaching or avoiding each other. Cooperative packs and herds can provide safety and resources, but can also be vulnerable to betrayal, while solo players must be constantly vigilant against potential threats. The game's communication system, which relies on dinosaur vocalizations rather than text chat, adds an extra layer of immersion and uncertainty to these social interactions.
The animations, sounds, and models of the dinosaurs are widely praised for their authenticity, creating a sense of being in the presence of living, breathing prehistoric creatures. The environments, which range from dense forests to open plains and swamps, are also meticulously crafted to reflect the expected habitats and ecosystems of the Mesozoic era. This attention to realism, combined with the survival-focused gameplay, helps to immerse players in a believable, primal world where the stakes feel genuinely high.