Jurassic Park: Survival – Everything we know so far about the new Jurassic Park game

Jurassic Park: Survival is the new dinosaur-shaped adventure from World War Z developer Saber Interactive. Set one day after the events of the original 1993 film (aka one of the best sci-fi movies ever made), we can expect to contend with some prehistoric predators on Isla Nublar as the new character, Dr. Maya Joshi.

First revealed during the Game Awards 2023, the single-player, first-person action-adventure will tell a new story and looks set to tap into some '90s nostalgia for the movie fans, while also delivering a modern game that includes stealth, exploration, and more. We can only hope sneaking around to avoid sharp-toothed dinos will someday see this future release counted among the best stealth games ever made. Updates may be thin, but we're still getting news every now and again. And, with everything we've gathered and obsessively unpacked so far, Jurassic Park: Survival is still one of the most exciting new games to look forward to.

We can also expect to hear news soon since the upcoming movie, Jurassic World: Rebirth hits cinemas in July this year. With all this in mind, it's only a matter of time before we add the Jurassic Park: Survival release date to our lists of the best upcoming PS5 games and upcoming Xbox Series X games. So, read on below for a full recap of everything we know so far about Jurassic Park: Survival. From release date speculation, gameplay reveals, and all the latest dino news, we've got everything you need!

Jurassic Park: Survival release date speculation

Saber Interactive has yet to confirm a Jurassic Park: Survival release date. However, we are betting that we'll hear news soon and potentially see a launch next year.

While the reveal trailer was primarily cinematic, it did include some pre-alpha footage, which is representative of the quality the studio is shooting to deliver. However, no new footage has been shown as of late. So, keeping that in mind, we are guessing that we'll only see the game arrive sometime in 2026. Recently, Saber Interactive posted to their social media, revealing that they are still doing planning sessions with Universal Products & Experiences.

"Hatching up fresh ideas may take time, but trust us, it's worth it." The post reads. While it's great to see that the game is still cooking, it does mean that the title is likely nowhere near finished since ideas still need to be implemented and then polished after being agreed upon.

So we're realistically not going to get a Jurassic Park: Survival release date this year. Stay tuned for updates, though, as we may be surprised as the months continue to roll on!

Jurassic Park: Survival platforms

It's been confirmed that once it does launch, Jurassic Park: Survival will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. This is great news as it also seems that there are currently no exclusive period deals being discussed, meaning every kind of dino fan will have access to the game straight away.

We don't know if we'll see Jurassic Park: Survival on the Switch 2 yet, though. It's possible that it may be added to our list of the upcoming Switch 2 games in the future, but for now, we are in the dark regarding any possible Nintendo deals.

What we do know for certain is that the game is now available to wishlist "on the platform of your choosing," as per a past update from Jurassic Park: Survival's official Twitter.

Jurassic Park: Survival trailer

The first Jurassic Park: Survival trailer debuted at The Game Awards 2023. In the clip above, the cinematic establishes the frame for the game: a scientist trapped on Isla Nublar shortly after the events of the original Jurassic Park film.

While the teaser is promising and feels straight out of Hollywood, it's been ages since we got any new trailers. The most recent clip shared was a very short video of a character walking through an abandoned kitchen, which was posted via the official Jurassic Park: Survival Twitter account to announce pre-orders.

We are very much due a full trailer soon, so keep your eyes on this page.

Jurassic Park: Survival story

Jurassic Park: Survival is set shortly after the events of the original 1993 film, picking up the day after Isla Nublar is evacuated. Not everyone made it off, though, and that's where you come in. Jurassic Park: Survival will see you take on the role of Dr. Maya Joshi, an Indian scientist who is desperately trying to survive.

Maya Joshi is a new character to the Jurassic Park universe, although you'll encounter a variety of familiar locations throughout the story from both the Jurassic Park trilogy and the Jurassic World movies. Saber says that you'll be able to venture through a "fully realized Isla Nublar filled with reactive wildlife, dinosaurs, and other surprising threats" as you attempt to evade a range of Prehistoric predators.

Jurassic Park: Survival setting

Jurassic Park: Survival takes place on Isla Nublar, the remote island where John Hammond unwittingly unleashed a Prehistoric nightmare on hundreds of tourists and scientists. Saber promises that this space will be "fully realized," giving you the opportunity to visit iconic locations "from the iconic towering park gates to the Visitor Center and beyond."

While we've only seen a little of it so far, the studio promises that it's filling Isla Nublar with living dinosaurs, each with their own adaptive behaviors and a wide array of reactive environments and wildlife. You'll need to use what little resources are left intact on the island in an effort to survive in the wild.

From concept art, it also looks like we'll be seeing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom locations, specifically the radio tower bunker from that film. In Fallen Kingdom, the tower was a bit worse for wear, so it will be cool seeing it functional and in its prime. It also means that Jurassic Park: Survival will be taking the whole franchise into account and we can't wait to see how the game connects all the new movies to the original trilogy once it releases.

Speaking of the original trilogy, there have also been screenshots showing the iconic rotating theatre from the first Jurassic Park movie, with Mr DNA giving his presentation on modern dino creation from Survival. Honestly, this looks like it's shaping up to be a fan's dream, and we can't wait for more locations to be announced in the future.

Jurassic Park: Survival gameplay

While we've only seen a little pre-alpha footage so far, the Jurassic Park: Survival gameplay experience looks intense. Saber is designing a single-player adventure game which focuses on stealth movement and action – and it doesn't sound all that dissimilar to the sort of experience The Creative Assembly pushed for with Alien: Isolation. Given how destructive creatures like the Dilophosaurus, Velociraptor, and Tyrannosaurus Rex are – all of whom can be seen in the first trailer – there's little use trying to fight head-on.

Instead, Saber promises you'll need to use your "ingenuity through distraction and stealth to navigate intense and unforgettable encounters in a journey to outlast some of the deadliest creatures to ever walk the earth." Survival isn't going to be easy, so expect to be on the hunt for intelligent solutions to increasingly perilous situations. We're keen to see more of Jurassic Park: Survival in action, but what we've seen so far is certainly promising.

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