The iconic dinosaur-hunting franchise, Turok, is making a comeback with Turok: Origins, a new cooperative shooter. Remember blasting prehistoric beasts with futuristic weaponry on the Nintendo 64? The series, which gained popularity alongside the Jurassic Park phenomenon, saw a gritty reboot on the Xbox 360 but has been relatively quiet since, aside from emulated versions on Nintendo Switch Online.
Turok: Origins promises a thrilling return to the dinosaur-infested world, bringing its unique blend of prehistoric and futuristic action to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. The Game Awards reveal trailer showcased fast-paced gameplay, highlighting both classic dinosaur slaying and the game’s innovative DNA power system, which allows players to enhance their abilities and gain an edge against formidable foes.
The game’s official description teases a high-stakes adventure against dinosaurs and a menacing alien threat: “Play as the legendary Turok warriors to face off against ferocious dinosaurs and a terrifying alien threat that seeks to destroy all human life in the galaxy. Unleash devastating attacks on your enemies with weapons and abilities, and harness fallen enemies’ DNA to upgrade your arsenal. Embark on a high-stakes adventure — solo or with friends — to unravel mysteries that hold the key to saving humanity.”
While no official release date has been announced, the call to wishlist the game and the polished gameplay footage suggest a potential 2025 launch. We’ll be keeping a close eye on future updates and announcements regarding Turok: Origins.
