At Outright Video games, we labored alongside our companions at Nickelodeon to carry Dino Island to life in PAW Patrol: Dino World. We needed to make every area really feel distinct, with its personal environment, gameplay model, and challenges for gamers to beat.
The Volcano shortly grew to become one in every of the most fun areas for the staff to develop as a result of it represents a serious turning level in the journey, the place the stakes turn out to be greater, the missions turn out to be extra dramatic, and gamers actually start to see how their actions can assist save Dino Island.
On this first look trailer for the XBOX group, I’d like to take you inside the Volcano area and share extra about how we approached this fiery a part of the island!
By the time gamers attain the Volcano, issues on Dino Island are now not peaceable. What begins as a mysterious explosion shortly escalates into one in every of the pups’ greatest rescue missions but. After a cave passage collapses main into the Volcano space, the PAW Patrol heads in to analyze, uncovering a confused group of Mahakala dinosaurs and indicators that Mayor Humdinger has been inflicting hassle as soon as once more.
We needed this area to really feel extra dramatic and unpredictable than earlier areas of the recreation, whereas nonetheless staying accessible for youthful gamers. The atmosphere itself performs an enormous position in that. Lava flows, collapsing pathways, and broken building zones all turn out to be a part of the gameplay, encouraging gamers to fastidiously discover the space, resolve issues, and assist restore order as the state of affairs worsens.
One among my favorite elements of the Volcano storyline is seeing how the pups work collectively to assist the Mahakala herd. Early on, gamers uncover that Humdinger has destroyed their nests whereas constructing a dinosaur attraction close by, leaving the herd distressed and divided. The PAW Patrol steps in to rebuild the nests based mostly on the dinosaurs’ totally different preferences, which creates a enjoyable mixture of exploration, environmental interplay, and problem-solving.
As the journey unfolds, gamers additionally uncover a dinosaur park beneath building deep inside the Volcano area. Rex performs a serious position all through this a part of the story, serving to the pups examine the website alongside his greatest pal Timmy the T-Rex. Collectively, they help throughout quests, assist uncover Humdinger’s plans, and information gamers by means of a few of the space’s greatest moments.
Issues ultimately construct towards one in every of the recreation’s most fun sequences, the place gamers should rescue Timmy after he turns into trapped by Mayor Humdinger. As soon as reunited, gamers take direct management of Rex using Timmy in a particular escape sequence by means of the Volcano area as the whole lot begins to erupt round them.
For us, this second was all about creating a giant cinematic payoff that also felt approachable and thrilling for youthful audiences. We needed gamers to really feel the scale and power of the Volcano whereas protecting the controls intuitive and enjoyable.
We additionally used the Volcano space to introduce extra environmental storytelling into the recreation. All through the area, gamers can see the results of Humdinger’s actions on Dino Island, from broken habitats to frightened dinosaurs and unstable areas affected by building. As gamers progress by means of missions, the atmosphere step by step adjustments to replicate the optimistic affect the PAW Patrol is having on the island and its inhabitants.
Whereas the Volcano is one in every of the closing areas gamers will encounter in PAW Patrol: Dino World, we all the time needed it to really feel like greater than only a dramatic finale. It’s a area that brings collectively exploration, teamwork, rescue missions, and larger-scale gameplay moments in a manner that builds naturally on the whole lot gamers have discovered all through the journey.
From the begin, our objective with PAW Patrol: Dino World has been to create an journey that feels welcoming for youthful gamers whereas nonetheless delivering thrilling moments for households to expertise collectively. Whether or not exploring Dino Island solo or in native co-op, we’ve designed the recreation so gamers can tackle rescue missions, resolve challenges, and uncover the island at their very own tempo.
We’re actually excited for the XBOX group to move into the Volcano and expertise these moments for themselves when PAW Patrol: Dino World launches July 31, 2026.
PAW Patrol™: Dino World
Outright Video games Ltd.
$39.99
ROARR! Appears like hassle. Did that come from Dino Island? It seems to be like Rex wants the PAW Patrol to avoid wasting the day! Mayor Humdinger’s inflicting chaos. Dinosaurs are scared and working wild. Assist them get again to their households safely.
Leap right into a colossal, open-world with Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, and Zuma. First cease, PAW Patrol Cellular HQ with Ryder to seek out out what rescue missions you’ll em-bark on as your favourite Pup. Run by means of the Dino Plains searching for eggs. Cease by the Paleo Heart, the place Heidi and Eugenia will educate you the right way to care to your new dino mates. Embellish their enclosures to make them really feel like dwelling. Sniff out collectibles throughout the sandy shores and uncover rocky caves with secret swimming pools. Swap to automobile mode to drive by means of a jungle, stuffed with tall bushes, lengthy vines and tropical fruits.
Create roar-some new seems to be to your pup, your automobile, and dinosaurs and full each mission stomping in model. Dive into enjoyable minigames and uncover dino-sized surprises solo or staff up with a pal in two-player mode. For those who get caught navigating by means of the wilds, keep in mind you possibly can comply with the paw prints and look out for the assist icon.
Are you able to cease the chaos and make it to the volcano earlier than it erupts? With the assist of dino consultants, Rex and Timmy, you possibly can.
No dino’s too massive, no pup’s too small in this prehistoric journey!