In short: FEROCIOUS, the first-person dinosaur shooter from tinyBuild and Phobia Games, stomps onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series today, September 14, 2026. Digital copies cost $29.99, with a physical release slated for later this year.
- Available today on PS5 and Xbox Series
- Price: $29.99 (digital)
- Physical edition arriving by late 2026
- Three modes: campaign, survival, and 4-player co-op
A Dinosaur Shooter With a Real Edge
FEROCIOUS isn’t your cookie-cutter dinosaur shooter. You play as a soldier stranded on a prehistoric island, fighting to survive against creatures that aren’t just target practice—they’re smart, they react to noise, and they swarm when provoked. The single-player campaign clocks in at around 8-10 hours, and the difficulty curve doesn’t mess around. Enemies flank, ambush, and push you to manage ammo and use the terrain creatively. No gimmicks, just solid FPS action.
Beyond the story, you get a wave-based survival mode and up to 4-player cooperative multiplayer. Whether solo or with friends, the core loop stays tight: precise aiming, resource management, and setting traps with the environment. It’s lean, mean, and built for those who want a challenge without bloated mechanics.
Physical Edition and Post-Launch Plans
If you prefer a boxed copy, the physical version of FEROCIOUS lands in Q4 2026. It includes the base game plus a code for the Season Pass, which promises new campaigns and modes by mid-2027. Preorders for the retail edition aren’t open yet, but more details are coming soon.
Digital buyers, though, get everything right now—including an exclusive bonus map, “Silent Volcano,” available only to those who purchase by September 30. After that, the map goes on sale separately for $4.99. A small nudge to act fast if you want the extra content at no cost.
Why This Launch Matters
For those who wait for discounts, the $29.99 price tag already sits below the typical AAA shooter standard. Plus, a day-one patch addresses stability issues on both platforms, and tinyBuild has confirmed monthly hotfixes and balance tweaks through December. That’s real post-launch support, not a drop-and-run situation.
So, is FEROCIOUS worth picking up today? It’s one of the few prehistoric-themed shooters on PS5 and Xbox Series with an honest price and full content from the get-go. If you’re tired of military shooters and want something with teeth, this is a solid pick—especially with the bonus map riding along for launch week buyers.
The news comes straight from Gematsu, confirming immediate availability on both platforms.
