At The Game Awards, Saber Interactive revealed Turok: Origins to a surprise audience. This would be the latest in the franchise that began about 30 years ago with the Nintendo 64 title, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter. Traditionally, the Turok franchise has been a first-person shooter experience. You would be going in alone against some real angry dinosaurs using a mix of older weaponry and sci-fi futuristic weapons.
Well, Turok: Origins seems to mark a pretty big departure from the older titles. Origins will be a third-person shooter that can either be played solo or cooperatively with up to three players.
Turok: Origins will be a revival of the "franchise's action and spirit" but with a new look, new story, and obvious new gameplay mechanics. You will play as one of the "fierce Turok warriors" as they battle against "ferocious dinosaurs and a terrifying alien threat that seeks to destroy all human life in the galaxy." There will be various weapons and abilities that can be used, and upgrades can be created using the DNA from fallen enemies.
Saber Interactive CEO and co-founder Matthew Karch says that Turok "was at the top of our list" on franchises that they felt "deserved to be brought back."
While no release date was announced, we do know that Turok: Origins is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Key Game Features
- Fight Against Enemies: Battle alone or as a team against a variety of dinosaurs, creatures, and bosses that take to the ground, sky, swamps, and caves to push players’ skills to the limit. Engage in intense combat, where players must use everything at their disposal to ensure success, including melee attacks, special abilities, and fine-tuned weapons.
- Unleash Your Arsenal: Unlock and upgrade your advanced weaponry to dominate your battles and neutralize your enemies. Plasma rifles, ray guns, snipers, bows, shotguns, and more are all at your disposal.
- Unlock DNA Powers: Extract DNA from fallen foes and the environment to unlock game-changing powers that evolve your suit in real-time. Each DNA power not only enhances your look but also offers upgradeable skills and abilities to give you an edge in combat.
- Experience an Epic Story Across the Lost Lands: Throughout Turok’s missions, players will journey across breathtaking yet deadly worlds on various planets. From ancient temples and wasteland canyons to dense jungles, each location holds pieces of an unforgettable story that is packed with twists and turns.
