Capcom's Exoprimal features both dinosaurs and a crisis (but isn't a new Dino Crisis)
At Sony's State of Play 2022 showcase, Capcom announced Exoprimal – a new game about saving a city from dinosaurs literally falling from the sky.
Capcom announced at last night's State of Play showcase that it's working on a new dinosaur action game for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It's called Exoprimal, and it looks ludicrous.
In a follow-up email and press release, Capcom has also confirmed that the title will launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The game – which is a brand new and original IP - is definitely not a news Dino Crisis... despite the fact it features both dinosaurs and a crisis in a city. It's due to launch in 2023, per a post on the PlayStation Blog.
Given the text in the trailer referring to PlayStation Plus, it stands to reason that we'll be able to play online with friends in co-op to try and repel the jurassic invasion. It seems a squad of four players will be able to join the combat together, but that's yet to be confirmed for certain.
"Let’s set the stage, first: The year is 2043. For reasons unknown, mysterious vortexes have been opening up, unleashing endless swarms of dinosaurs upon the modern world," reads a description of the title. "We’re about to see a vicious fight for survival between the brave Exofighters of the near future, and ferocious creatures from the distant past who threaten to drive humanity toward extinction."
You'd be forgiven for thinking it was partly inspired by Anthem – all those mechs and all those third-person camera angles really make it look like EA's botched shared-world shooter. With a little bit of Left 4 Dead in there, too, maybe.
A press release notes that different classes and playstyles can be used in the game, and that players will need to utilise the various aspects of different classes if they want to triumph over the dino threat:
"Exofighters are always outnumbered and must work together to overcome overwhelming odds. Their Exosuits come in an array of classes, each playing a distinct role in combat. Assault models like the marksman Deadeye and the melee-oriented Zephyr excel at cutting down enemy swarms. Meanwhile, tanks such as the shield-bearing Roadblock and support types like the vital Witchdoctor help keep everyone alive to fight another day. Every model is outfitted with a unique armory and special abilities. Players can even swap between Exosuits on the fly to overcome any situation, no matter how dire."
And if you're thinking it will just be a multiplayer lark, think again: "While Exoprimal is purely focused around multiplayer, a narrative is interwoven throughout the game," says a press release. "Players can sink their teeth into the world’s rich history and colorful characters by unlocking new story threads and piecing together the mystery behind the dinosaur outbreaks."
The game is coming top PS4 and PS5, as well as Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. The title will also launch on Steam.