During the February 2026 Nintendo Direct, Turok: Origins was confirmed for the Switch 2, to join the previously announcements for PC, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Scheduled to be released on all platforms in Fall 2026.
Developed by Saber Interactive, Turok: Origins brings a new direction for the franchise by integrating both first person and third person perspectives. Instead of directly revisiting previous narratives, the game presents a reimagined origin story focused on the ancient Order of the Turok, a group of guardians responsible for protecting humanity from extinction level threats.
Players take on the role of a Turok warrior engaged in combat throughout the “Lost Lands” , a series of hostile environments spanning multiple planets. These settings include ancient temples, dense jungles, wastelands, and cavern systems, each crafted to facilitate large scale combat and narrative exploration. The Central conflict involves battles against massive prehistoric creatures and an alien force intent on eradicating human life throughout the galaxy.
The gameplay emphasizes flexible combat mechanics, allowing players to alternate between first and third person perspectives while utilizing a diverse arsenal, such as plasma rifles, ray guns, sniper rifles, bows, and shotguns. Beyond conventional gunplay, melee attacks and special abilities are integral to combat, especially during boss battles and large scale enemy confrontations.
A core progression system is based o DNA extraction, with defeated enemies and environmental sources yielding DNA resources. There resources enable weapon upgrades, enhancement of the Turok mantle, and unlocking of advanced abilities called “EchoSyncs.” This system is designed to promote experimentation and customization of combat strategies over time.
Turok: Origins features cooperative gameplay, enabling players to complete missions individually or with others. Enemy encounters are structured to scale across varied environments, with adversaries emerging in aerial, terrestrial, and confined settings, including swamps and caves.
Scheduled for release in fall 2026, Turok: Origins represents a significant revival of the franchise, presenting itself as a contemporary action shooter while maintaining the series’ tradition of intense combat against formidable adversaries. Further information and gameplay demonstrations are anticipated in the months preceding launch.
