How Turok: Origins Hopes to Appeal to a New Generation 30 Years After the Original N64 Game
There is a generation of gamers who know Turok well. For me, it is first and foremost an N64 game, a dinosaur-killing first-person shooter alternative to Rare’s all-conquering GoldenEye. But there is a generation of gamers who have never even heard of Turok before, let alone played it. So how does developer Saber get younger gamers interested in playing the upcoming Turok: Origins?
Turok: Origins aims to capture the attention of a new generation of gamers who have never experienced the classic N64 dinosaur-shooting game. Developer Saber's chief, Tim Willits, emphasizes the importance of cooperative gameplay for younger players, who often play with friends. The game incorporates a variety of features to cater to both longtime Turok fans and newcomers.
Players can choose between first-person and third-person perspectives, and the game includes throwbacks to the original Turok, such as the Cerebral Bore gun. The inclusion of dinosaur bosses and cooperative gameplay options, such as playing with one or two friends, aims to appeal to a wide audience. Willits notes that the game is designed to be both visually impressive and fun to play, with a strong focus on creating a social experience for gamers.
Turok: Origins is set to release in spring 2027 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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