Deathground, the upcoming dinosaur survival horror game from Jaw Drop Games, roared back into the spotlight today during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase with an all-new developer featurette. Building on the gameplay teaser shown in March, this video gives players a first look at new gameplay, unseen environments and mechanics coming in the Q3 2025 Early Access launch on Steam. The development team also addresses community-submitted questions, offering fresh insights into dinosaur threats, map variety and missions.
Feature Spotlight – What’s New
Dinosaur Details
New intel on the primary threats players will face, including the cunning Utahraptors, the ever-creeping Compsognathus (Compy) and glimpses of other prehistoric creatures roaming the facility.
Playable Maps
First reveal of Early Access missions including:
- Mission Command – A solo tutorial mission introducing players to core mechanics
- Geothermal – Restore power to a lava-scarred energy facility by installing fuses and reactivating turbines, navigating predator-infested catwalks and shadowed tunnels.
- Agricultural – Explore an overgrown greenhouse complex overtaken by toxic plants. Mix weed killer and reroute sprinkler systems to cleanse toxic zones, while contending with tangled grow rooms and lurking threats.
- Biomedical – Infiltrate a decaying genetics lab to steal raptor eggs and gather vital research data using scanners. Stealth is critical as you try to avoid detection moving through corridors lined with malfunctioning tech and hidden dangers.
Lore & Objectives
The update teases Deathground’s approach to environmental storytelling, highlighting how players will piece together the facility’s dark past through exploration, artifacts and mission objectives.
New Gameplay Footage
The featurette includes brand-new visuals, showcasing fresh environments and previously unseen gameplay mechanics. Players also get teasers on future updates.
Ramp Up For Launch
Currently in private Alpha accessible exclusively to Kickstarter backers, Deathground continues to evolve based on player feedback, with a focus on refining core gameplay systems, AI behavior and mission flow.
A closed Beta phase is planned ahead of the Early Access launch on Steam in Q3 2025.
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