Hi everyone!
I want to tell you a bit about the dinosaurs in Primal Planet. I tried to show each creature the way it could have behaved in nature – at least as far as we know from fossils and research. The sounds are also designed to feel natural – roars, calls, and even footsteps are based on what these animals might have sounded like in real life.
It’s not meant to be 100% scientifically accurate – this is still a sci-fi fantasy world, and I enjoyed taking some creative freedom 😅 My goal was to make the creatures feel believable and familiar, even if they’re not textbook-accurate.
Here are some of the ones you can meet in the game:
Allosaurus
A large carnivorous theropod – a predator that hunted other dinosaurs. The Allosaurus has an important role in the story. It’s not just “another big predator,” and you’ll see that when you meet her.
Apatosaurus
A huge herbivorous sauropod. It’s calm and spends its time feeding on plants, but a creature this size can be dangerous if startled. I made it slow and heavy, like it probably was in real life.
Dunkleosteus
Not a dinosaur but an ancient armored fish – one of the biggest predators of prehistoric seas. You’ll definitely feel fear when you see it moving under the water.
Pterosaur
A flying reptile, not technically a dinosaur, but sharing its world. They glide over the jungle, sometimes hunting, sometimes just circling lazily. Their wing sounds and screeches make the world feel more alive.
Raptor
A small but very clever carnivorous theropod. Raptors hunt in packs, and they’re fast – if you hear leaves moving nearby, you should probably run.
Sinosauropteryx
A small feathered theropod – one of the first dinosaurs discovered with evidence of feathers. Sino is special to me: it’s fluffy and really cute. In the story, you take care of an orphaned Sino, and I hope you’ll feel the same connection I did when making Primal Planet. In local co-op, one player can play as Sino 💚
Tyrannosaurus Rex
The famous apex predator – a huge carnivorous theropod. The whole story begins when you encounter the T-Rex, so be ready for a big moment.
Troodon
A small, smart carnivorous theropod, probably a very alert and cautious hunter. If you see its glowing eyes watching you, you might be in trouble.
Primal Planet will be released on July 28! I’m really looking forward to sharing it with you. Can’t wait to hear what you think when you meet all these creatures!
PS. Primal Planet got another great preview! Huge thanks to Christian from Eurogamer for taking the time to explore this primeval world 🦕 I’m really happy!
Everywhere you look in Primal Planet there’s something cool… bringing you deeper into the world.
Here’s the link to the full preview: https://www.eurogamer.net/primal-planet-gets-it-the-power-of-a-secret-area-in-a-video-game
—Seethingswarm
Primal Planet’s developer