Hello, I’m Jesus Iglesias, recreation director right here at Saber Interactive. We just lately revealed that our upcoming title Turok: Origins is coming to PS5, so we gathered some burning questions across the contemporary announcement. I’m excited to share extra details on the upcoming launch of Turok: Origins with PlayStation Weblog.
Are you able to speak extra about third particular person and why you determined to take that route?
We’re all huge followers of the earlier video games and the franchise general. However finally we needed to discover a unique path from the earlier Turok titles. Saber has a wealthy historical past of constructing third-person shooters and our expertise in that area provides us a novel alternative to evolve the franchise whereas retaining acquainted parts that make for an incredible Turok expertise. We’ve created a contemporary tackle the traditional Turok franchise that followers each previous and new will get pleasure from.
What’s your perspective on the historical past of the Turok franchise?
Historically, Turok is a really eclectic franchise, mixing parts as numerous as dinosaurs, aliens, and robots. We really feel we’ve got begun a brand new chapter for the franchise with Turok: Origins.
How does Turok: Origins match within the Turok lore?
Turok: Origins suits seamlessly into the Turok universe because the legendary Turok Warriors unite to save lots of humanity from an aggressive alien species and whole annihilation. Because the story unfolds, gamers will uncover historic mysteries that tie into the Order of the Turok and its historical past.
Why do you suppose the appreciation for Turok has been so enduring?
We imagine it has somewhat one thing for everybody, becoming very nicely into the imaginations of gamers who prefer to discover unusual, implausible worlds all through the universe, adventuring round new planets, new creatures and enemies and naturally, combating dinosaurs.
What are among the most fun challenges and alternatives in bringing Turok again to a contemporary age?
The challenges with bringing Turok again are just like these we face with any main challenge. The gaming market may be very aggressive, and there are all the time new and fascinating issues we must be prepared for. However we see Turok as a really thrilling alternative as a result of it has such a robust legacy with distinctive options that make it stand out with the dinosaurs, aliens, motion, and exploration.
Ought to gamers have performed the unique Turok to get pleasure from/perceive this one?
Gamers don’t have to have performed earlier Turok video games to grasp and respect Turok: Origins. That is an all-new, stand-alone journey.
Why does Turok: Origins embrace co-op as a substitute of simply being a single-player expertise?
Whereas Turok: Origins can positively be loved as a single-player expertise, we additionally needed to make a recreation that pals can expertise collectively. Because the story ties into the lore and historical past of the Order of the Turok and options a couple of Turok, we noticed it as a chance to introduce co-op to the franchise.
Keep tuned for updates on Turok: Origins, coming to PS5.