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About Primal Carnage: Extinction
Primal Carnage: Extinction drops players onto a remote island chain where escaped dinosaurs roam, turning the landscape into a chaotic battlefield of prehistoric threats.
Players choose between elite human mercenaries with weapons and gadgets, or twelve dinosaur species each with unique attacks and a Roar ability, competing in rescue‑focused or survival‑focused multiplayer matches.
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Dinosaur Classes & Roar Ability
The game offers twelve dinosaur classes, ranging from stealthy Spitters to massive Tyrants, each possessing distinct attacks and traits.
Every dinosaur can activate a Roar Ability, granting a temporary tactical edge that can shift the flow of combat.
- Experiment with Roar timing to maximize its impact.
- Pair a class with complementary human utilities for balanced team composition.
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Human Mercenary Classes & Utilities
Players may select from five human mercenary classes, each equipped with unique utilities that influence combat strategy.
Human classes rely on an arsenal of weapons and gadgets, providing options to counter dinosaur threats and achieve objectives.
- Choose a class whose utilities match your preferred playstyle.
- Coordinate gadget usage with teammates to cover dinosaur weaknesses.
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Game Modes & Objectives
Matches can focus on rescuing teammates, preventing human evacuation, or surviving endless waves of AI dinosaurs in co‑op play.
Additional objectives include stealthily stealing dinosaur eggs or defending unhatched nests, thereby adding varied tactical goals for each round.
- Prioritize the objective that aligns with your team’s composition.
- Communicate target locations early to avoid wasted effort.
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Cosmetic Progression & Extinction Points
Players earn Extinction Points (EXP) through matches, which unlock cosmetic items such as skins, model mutations, and weapon bling.
Cosmetics can be obtained as free drops, purchased, or traded on the Steam Marketplace, without affecting core gameplay.
- Collect skins that match your preferred visual theme.
- Use the Marketplace to acquire rare cosmetic variations.
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Platform & Accessibility Features
Primal Carnage: Extinction runs on Windows and supports full controller input, including DualShock and DualSense devices.
Additional features include a level editor, Remote Play on TV, Steam Cloud saves, and customizable audio/visual settings for comfort.
- Enable controller support in settings if you prefer gamepad play.
- Explore the level editor to create custom arenas for private matches.
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