Primal Carnage: Evolution FAQ
What is Primal Carnage: Evolution?
Primal Carnage: Evolution is a newly remastered version of Primal Carnage that has been developed specifically for PlayStation, featuring major graphical and gameplay improvements and a massive amount of new content.
Unlike the original 2015 release, Primal Carnage: Evolution is developed in-house by Circle 5 Studios - it is the first console game we’ve made ourselves. We’ve poured our blood sweat and tears into making it as polished as possible!
Where can I play Primal Carnage: Evolution?
Primal Carnage: Evolution will be playable on the following platforms:
PS4 / PS4 Pro and PS5 / PS5 Pro (via backwards compatibility).
How much will the game cost?
Pricing yet to be finalized, but we are aiming for around $14.99
Can I get any bonuses by pre-ordering?
We’re unsure if Sony will let us do a preorder, so instead will be offering a Founder’s Pack code usable by anyone who jumps into Primal Carnage: Evolution during its first two weeks.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE: this code will unlock a set of cosmetic items early for free, plus a special founder’s nameplate and spray. Please use the code as soon as possible on the in-game store, it is only redeemable for a short time.
Can I just get the game for free?
If you are part of the closed beta you will get a free copy of the game. Around the time of release we are looking to do a few giveaways as well, so keep an eye on the official Twitter and Discord channels if you want to be in with a chance!
What if I own Primal Carnage: Extinction? (PS4)
Nothing will change with the original Extinction game on PlayStation, it will continue to be available and playable. You DO NOT need to own Extinction or its DLC to play Evolution, they are separate games. Unfortunately, due to the PS4 version of Extinction being under a different publisher on PS4 we cannot transfer progress and unlocks from that game to Evolution.
What if I own Primal Carnage: Extinction? (PC)
If you are a PC player, almost all of the new content and upgrades found within Evolution will be added to Primal Carnage: Extinction as free updates. The only exception being certain features that are specifically console-only (such as virtual currency).
Are there benefits to playing on PS4 Pro / PS5?
Yes! Playing on PS4 Pro or higher platforms allows for improved graphics and performance. Base PS4 runs at 1080p while PS4 Pro and above run at 1440p 60fps. You will be able to choose between Quality and Performance modes on the higher end systems. Quality Mode enables higher resolution dynamic shadows, whereas Performance offers more stable frame rate.
What is included with Primal Carnage: Evolution?
Primal Carnage: Evolution featrures 5 game modes: Team Deathmatch, Evacuation, Onslaught, Capture the Egg and Sandbox, with over 25 remastered maps to battle on. There are 12 playable dinosaurs and five human classes, all possessing a range of special abilities.
Apart from the remastered game itself, ALL 150+ pieces of paid DLC from the original PS4 version of Primal Carnage: Extinction will be included for FREE. These legacy items will now be part of your default inventory or as unlocks for completing trophies, alongside over 300 more free items day one.
Are there new playable dinosaurs?
Yes! In the core game modes we have two dinosaur classes that are new to PlayStation - the agile headbutter Pachycephalosaurus and bulky bruiser Ceratosaurus. There are also some entirely new bonus dinosaurs in Sandbox mode such as - Iguanodon, Compy, Stego and Para.
Are there new weapons?
Compared to the original Primal Carnage: Extinction (PS4) there are numerous new toys for the mercenary team to play with! Dual SMGs, a heavy sniper rifle, compound bow, flameslammer, and many more gadgets from gas mines to bear traps to zap traps!
Will there be new trophies?
There are nearly double the trophies in Primal Carnage: Evolution compared to the original Primal Carnage: Extinction (PS4). Each trophy rewards you with new cosmetic item(s). Complete a whole grade of trophies, such as all Bronze, and you unlock the Precious Metals skins for that tier!
What other juicy new features are in Evolution?
There are many new gameplay mechanics compared to the classic PS4 version, which have been brought over from PCE on PC. Entirely new features that will appear first on PlayStation include the Announcer and Skill systems, along with 150+ collectable Intel docs that dive into the backstory of resurrecting the dinosaurs!
Will there be accessibility settings?
We have included a range of new acessibility options to tweak the experience your liking, from being able to adjust sensitivity of both analog sticks for dinosaurs AND humans separately, customize every button, and disable various effects such as screen shake and motion blur.
What about new DLC?
All updates for Primal Carnage: Evolution will be free, adding new maps and features at no extra cost. At this time we have no plans to add traditional DLC packs, but as mentioned earlier all of the classic DLC packs from Primal Carnage: Extinction are now part of the base game.
Cosmetic items are available on the in-game store and purchasable with Phoenix Points (PXP). You can earn PXP for free by completing weekly challenges and ranking up in-game, or buy bundles via the PlayStation Store.