Story Campaign’s Length, New Features, and Release This Autumn: Details of Turok: Origins Revealed

At The Game Awards 2024, Saber Interactive announced a new installment in the Turok universe titled Turok: Origins. Although fans had hoped for a single-player, gritty experience similar to DOOM (2016), the developers are focusing on a cooperative online shooter—a project that hasn’t had much news until recently. However, the team has now released new gameplay footage and additional details about the upcoming game.

Although the studio is focusing on online battles, Turok: Origins will feature a story campaign lasting about 12 hours. Players can experience it solo (offline) or cooperatively with two other players. While details about the plot are limited, it’s confirmed that the events of Turok: Origins take place before the original 1997 game, as the title also suggests. We will see how the conflict began between the futuristic warriors of the ancient "Order of the Turok" and the Xenia—a race of reptilian humanoids. Missions will unfold across various planets, offering different level layouts and quest options.

Many gameplay details of Turok: Origins have also been revealed. Saber Interactive is focusing on a fast-paced gaming experience; according to early reviews, the gameplay feels fun and energetic, and the shooting mechanics are enjoyable. In addition to using and customizing various firearms, players will have access to a grappling hook for quicker movement across locations. The developers have also confirmed that Turok: Origins will feature both first-person and third-person perspectives.

Regarding the cooperative aspect of Turok: Origins, the game will feature three so-called Primal Forms: Cougar, Bison, and Raven. These archetypes each offer unique playstyles, skins, and skill trees that distinguish them from one another. In short, Cougars specialize in weapons and focus on offense, Bisons emphasize defense, and Ravens excel at long-range combat. Additionally, every class has access to EchoSyncs—unique abilities unlocked after defeating bosses. As for the enemies we’ll face, Turok: Origins includes dinosaur species like raptors and Xenia, and one of the bosses is a mech T. rex equipped with laser eyes and homing missiles.

Finally, it was also confirmed that Turok: Origins will be released in autumn 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, although the exact release date is still unknown. The game will most likely launch in October, as September is already packed with major releases —thanks in large part to GTA 6. Additionally, Saber Interactive confirmed that they plan to continue supporting Turok: Origins after launch by adding new content.

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The game is confirmed to release this autumn for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Switch 2.