- ⚡ PRIMAL PLANET UPDATE #4 – Optimisation - 18 September 2025
Hey everyone!Today I’m bringing you an update that’s been the most requested lately: ⚡ optimisation.🖥️ Tested on Lower-End MachinesThanks to this update, Primal Planet should now run better on lower-end machines — slightly older laptops and PCs should be able to handle the game much more smoothly.I tested the new build on an older laptop, and it ran surprisingly well:OS: Windows 10 64-bitProcessor: Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHzMemory: 6 GB RAMGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 (Integrated)DirectX: Version 11Note: The game was tested on integrated graphics. Performance may vary depending on your setup.What’s more:💡 Visual LightingPrimal Planet features a Visual Lighting system that kicks in during sunrise, sunset, and nighttime — casting the world into darkness, while things like fire, glowing objects, and the player light up their surroundings.This adds a lot of atmosphere, but it can al…
- 👽 PRIMAL PLANET UPDATE #3 – Alien Moon Base + Extended Ending! - 28 August 2025
Hey everyone! It’s been a month since Primal Planet launched. Thanks so much to everyone who’s been playing, exploring, and sending in feedback. This third update adds a bit more to the late-game: a mysterious new area beyond the portal, new enemies to deal with, and an extension to the ending that gives a little more insight into the aliens. 🚀 What’s New in This Update! 👽 ALIEN MOON BASE :.:
- 🦖 PRIMAL PLANET UPDATE #2 – Ride Dolphins + Map Upgrades! - 13 August 2025
Hey everyone! Thank you all for the incredible support since launch. It’s been amazing to see your feedback, the secrets you’ve uncovered, and all the playthroughs popping up. This second update brings a splash of speed and clarity to your journey across Primal Planet, literally. 🐬🌊 Whether you’re still exploring or deep into the late game, this patch adds new ways to move, navigate, and uncover secrets. 🚀 What’s New in This Update! DOLPHIN RIDING! 🐬💨🌊 🐬 Swim up to a dolphin to auto-grab its fin and ride!💨 Swim twice as fast｡˚○ No oxygen loss🎮 Full control over movement🌟 Bite with normal attack💦 Let go with roll/dash button🐬 Dolphins can also be found in rare deep locations MAP IMPROVEMENTS! 🌍🗺️ 🤫 Local maps now show how many secrets you’ve found!🧭 In addition to your village, lost tribe members, the mountain tribe, underwater alien facility, and your daughter's location…
- 🛠 Post-Launch Patch #1 – Fixes & Improvements - 3 August 2025
Hi everyone, It's been a week since Primal Planet launched, and I’ve been hard at work addressing as many bugs and issues as possible. I’ve been reading through all of your feedback and suggestions. Thank you so much for supporting the game and helping me make it better. I truly appreciate it. I’m not done yet, but I wanted to push out a patch that tackles the most critical issues first. Here’s what’s been fixed and improved in this update: FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS 🏆 ACHIEVEMENTS Steam achievements unlock instantly, instead of delayed. 🐈 METTE THE CAT Fixed an issue where Mette doesn't follow the player and prevent an achievement from unlocking. 🕹 SAVING CUSTOM CONTROLS Fixed control customization where buttons for "Use Item" and "Browse Items" didn't get saved. 🗺 MISSING MAP ICON Added a missing portal icon on the map for Palmcrest Cove. 💥 GROUND SLAM Fixed in issue where the ground…
- Primal Planet is now Steam Deck Verified! - 31 July 2025
Hey everyone!Just a quick note to let you know that Primal Planet is now officially Steam Deck Verified! You can now enjoy the full experience of the game on the go or from your couch.Everything should work fine and run smoothly — but if you're playing on Deck, I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.Thanks for all the support! Also, just a reminder — you’re very welcome to join my Discord, where you can share feedback, chat with others, or just say hi! And now, back to fixing all the issues you’ve reported to me so far.See you soon,—Seethingswarm Primal Planet’s developer
- Remote Play Together: Enabled! - 30 July 2025
Hi everyone! Thank you all so much for playing my game! I’m still overwhelmed by your reception and I’m looking at your feedback for the first update.Right now I’ve enabled Steam Remote Play Together - this means anyone can drop in and out whenever to take control of Sino the Dino which is cute and lots of fun.I haven’t spotted any issues in my initial testing – but please tell me if there’s any trouble. You can do that in the comments or in our community discord. Hope you have remote fun together! Thanks again for all the feedback ❤️ Now I’m focused on fixing as many issues as possible.—Seethingswarm Primal Planet’s developer
- Primal Planet is OUT NOW! - 28 July 2025
Hey everyone! It’s finally happening. After years of solo development, Primal Planet is now in your hands. I can't wait for you to dive in and experience the full journey!This game has been my everything. Over the past few years, I’ve had the chance to work on every part of it — from design and animation to worldbuilding and writing. My goal was to create something that feels both expansive and intimate: a quiet story about a father, his family, and their fight to survive in a beautiful, but dangerous world.🎵 Original Soundtrack by Michael Kirby WardThe soundtrack holds a special place in this project — composed by the amazing Michael Kirby Ward, whose music breathes life into every corner of this world.The soundtrack is now available on Steam, either as a standalone or bundled with the game. 🎮 Special Launch BundlesYou can now grab Primal Planet in exclusive bundles with some of my a…
- Just 3 Days to Go! Here's What’s Coming at Launch 🦕 - 25 July 2025
Get ready for Primal PlanetPrimal Planet launches on July 28th – just 3 days away! Here’s what you need to know:⏰ Launch Time: 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 3 PM BST / 4 PM CEST / 10 PM CST💲 Price: $19.99 / £16.75 / 18,99€ / ¥ 69.00 / R$ 59,99 (10% launch discount)🖥️ Platform: PC (✅ Steam Deck playable)💬 Join & Feedback: my Discord Co-op ModeYes, local co-op will be there at launch! Player 2 can jump in anytime as Sino, the nimble sinosauropteryx – your faithful companion. Explore the wild planet together and make some dino-sized memories. Final pre-launch updateBased on repeated player feedback, I’ve added swim speed boosters. They’re used sparingly, but they should make underwater exploration more fun, more engaging, and just a little bit faster.PC Gamer previewIt’s such an honor to see PC Gamer write about my game! Here’s what they said 🥰Primal Planet is my favorite new Metroidvania bec…
- Primal Planet is my favorite new metroidvania because it has friendly dinosaurs, gorgeous pixel art, and you can hug your wife - 24 July 2025
In Primal Planet I'm a cheerful ol' brute living in a lush jungle with my wife, daughter, and pet dinosaur Sino. As a confident guy of the Mesozoic era, I'm not too worried about all the dinosaurs and insect life. I can use fruit to distract some enemies, I can stealth crabwalk past sleeping T-rexes, and I can even use my spears to reach otherwise inaccessible heights. It's a pretty nice life, though sometimes dinosaurs try to eat me and my family. Also, giant mechanical monstrosities have started appearing: What the hell are they?.. Read more.
- Dinosaurs of Primal Planet – a closer look - 16 July 2025
Hi everyone!I want to tell you a bit about the dinosaurs in Primal Planet. I tried to show each creature the way it could have behaved in nature – at least as far as we know from fossils and research. The sounds are also designed to feel natural – roars, calls, and even footsteps are based on what these animals might have sounded like in real life.It’s not meant to be 100% scientifically accurate – this is still a sci-fi fantasy world, and I enjoyed taking some creative freedom 😅 My goal was to make the creatures feel believable and familiar, even if they’re not textbook-accurate.Here are some of the ones you can meet in the game:AllosaurusA large carnivorous theropod – a predator that hunted other dinosaurs. The Allosaurus has an important role in the story. It’s not just “another big predator,” and you’ll see that when you meet her.ApatosaurusA huge herbivorous sauropod. It’s calm an…
- "Rarely enjoyed a game more" — IGN on (almost-final) Primal Planet - 10 July 2025
I’m still melting with excitement.Yesterday, IGN published their first hands-on impressions of the near-final version of Primal Planet, and… it’s surreal:I’ve been playing video games since about 1982, and Primal Planet stands out among the most charming I’ve ever encountered.The beating heart of Primal Planet is the incredible attention to detail and environmental storytelling.Huge thanks to Jared Petty and IGN for this amazing preview.Leaving the link here — in case you’re curious: https://www.ign.com/articles/primal-planet-lets-you-hug-your-dinosaur-oh-and-its-an-excellent-metroidvania-too I’m so excited to share Primal Planet 🦕 with you all soon — and it’s only a little over two weeks away! The big day is July 28!And really, thanks for all the kind words about the latest trailer — it means a lot!I’m super grateful for your support and always happy to hear your thoughts. Come say hi…
- Primal Planet launches July 28 — and we have a new trailer! - 1 July 2025
Hey everyone — I’ve got big news today: Primal Planet officially launches on July 28. And to celebrate, there’s a brand new trailer out now on IGN!This one shows a lot more of the full game — you’ll see new biomes, new prehistoric beasts, and a few emotional glimpses into the story of one primeval family. If you liked the vibe of the first trailer, I really hope this one hits even harder. We’re entering the final stretch now, and I couldn’t be more excited (or nervous). Thanks for sticking with me through this adventure — your support has meant so much. 👉 Join our community on Discord And if you think this game might resonate with someone you know — please share the trailer and info with them. That kind of support helps more than you can imagine. It keeps me going. 💛 – Albert (aka Seethingswarm)
- Primal Planet ROARS into Steam Next Fest — and something BIG is coming... - 13 June 2025
Hey everyone — it’s been a little while! After getting lost in a jungle full of dinosaurs and danger, I’ve finally stumbled into a clearing... and the view ahead? It's full of possibilities 👀🔔 A big announcement is just around the corner — follow and wishlist Primal Planet now so you don’t miss it!In the meantime — Primal Planet is part of Steam Next Fest! New here? Welcome! This is a story-driven metroidvania set in a prehistoric world teeming with dinosaurs, hostile tribes... and yes, aliens.🎨 Retro pixel-art visuals 🤝 Local co-op 🗝️ A world full of secrets to uncover 🎮 The demo is live!It gives you a real taste of Primal Planet’s world, tone, and mechanics. Whether you're in it for the combat, the exploration, or bonding with Sino — your trusty dinosaur companion — I hope you enjoy your time here.And if you’re one of the amazing people who already played the previous demo, you’…
- Demo Update #3 - New Features, Bug Fixes, Remote Play, and More! - 4 March 2025
Hello, Dinovanians! The third update for Primal Planet DEMO is ready and it’s packed with improvements and new features! Here's what's new: 🥰 Upgrades for Sino the dino! 🎵 New music for nightfall. 🔥 You can now Use/browse items while sitting at the campfire. 🦖 Trex has some extra new moves, like stomping and better terrain traversal. 🐊 Bigger predators stalk you for a while. Raptors are most relenless, they remember. 🦜 Small birds and parrots now inhabit Primal Planet. 🏃 You can receive fall damage, but will need to fall quite far. 🗺️ Areas now have unique names instead of "Forest01, Forest02 etc." 🎨 Visual changes to certain areas. 🛠️ Performance optimization and sound re-balancing. 📜 New language support for Chinese and German. 💗 A wishlist button in the main menu. As always, thank you for playing and for all your feedback, it makes a huge difference! If you run into any i…
- Demo Update #2 - New Features, Bug Fixes, Remote Play, and More! - 9 December 2024
Hello, Dinovanians! The second update for the Primal Planet demo is live, and it’s packed with improvements, new features, and some much-needed bug fixes. Thank you for all your feedback, it’s been a great help in making the game better! Let’s dive into what’s new: 🌟 Add-Ons 🐠 A little more variety of small fish to bring life to the waters 🌳 Rare Spirit Trees that grant a Skill Point (there are 2 in the demo, can you find them both?) 🎵 New music tracks for certain intense parts 🛠️ Improvements 💾 Permanent save function - finally, your progress is here to stay 🌪️ Walljumping has been fine-tuned for a smoother experience 🏃 Roll-jump momentum now carries through the entire jump 📜 Polish and Spanish translations have been added, and Finnish translation has been improved (more languages on the way) 🐛 Bug Fixes 🧱 No more roll-jumping into walls and getting stuck ❌ Fixed the exploit…
- Demo Update #1 - Patch Notes - 18 November 2024
Hello, Dinovanians! A new version of the demo is live! I wanted to address a few issues that needed immediate attention. Hopefully, this update fixes them without causing a bunch of new ones 😜 Thank you so much for all your feedback so far, it’s been incredibly helpful in improving the game! 🛠️ Patch Notes Infinite death loop: Fixed a bug where getting hurt while activating a campfire could trap you in an endless loop of doom. Pause menu chaos: Resolved an issue where pressing "Escape" to exit campfire/hut menus triggered the pause menu instead. Invisible enemy bug: Attempted a fix for flying enemies getting stuck in a loop. I couldn’t reproduce the issue myself, so this one’s still under observation. If you encounter it, please share details! 🐞 Known Issues The control setup can sometimes go haywire. Until I have a permanent fix, you can reset controls by going to Pause > Settings >…
- Primal Planet Demo Now Available! - 12 November 2024
Hello, Dinovanians! It's Albert van Zyl, the solo caveman behind this dinovania. I’m really excited (and a bit nervous!) to share the demo of Primal Planet with you. This is the first step into a world I’ve been working hard to bring to life—a mysterious alien planet where survival is challenging, and every choice counts. I hope this little taste gives you a sense of what’s in store. 🔍 What You’ll Find in the Demo: 🪐 A Glimpse of the Story You’ll meet a cave dweller with a simple yet profound mission: to protect his family from lurking dangers. This is just the start of the story I’m building, and I’m looking forward to hearing how you feel about it. 🛠 First Steps into Survival Primal Planet is about making the most of limited resources. In this demo, you’ll get a feel for crafting, combat, and survival. I hope it gives you a good sense of the challenges that lie ahead. 🌄 Exploring…
- Life is finding a way on Primal Planet - 26 September 2024
Hello, Dinovanians! It's Albert van Zyl, the solo caveman behind this dinovania. I've been busy crafting Primal Planet into a living and mysterious world and writing a gripping prehistoric/sci-fi story with no dialogue and only action. It's been quite a journey so far and I thought I'd share a bit about what's going on with the game's development and tell about some exciting stuff coming next. The Foundation is Strong There are many features in Primal Planet! From battling enemies and upgrading skills to gathering resources, crafting, and building your village, there's a lot to dive into. You'll also encounter companions, experience rain and day-night cycles, explore with a map system, tackle boss fights, and, of course, face off against plenty of dinosaurs. Plus, you can enjoy all of this in local co-op! Each of these elements plays a key role in shaping the level design and overall ga…
- Igniting the Fire - Inspirations behind Primal Planet - 14 May 2024
Hello, Dinovanians! Ever wished for a certain kind of game and wondered why it hasn’t been made yet? That's exactly what happened to me with Primal Planet. I’m Albert van Zyl, the solo caveman behind this dinovania. Today, I’m thrilled to share the journey and inspirations that have shaped Primal Planet, giving you a glimpse into the heart of this game. Passion for the Prehistoric Rewinding back to a few years ago when I was watching Jurassic Park for the first time since I was a kid. The nostalgia hit hard, reigniting my childhood love for dinosaurs. Growing up in South Africa, I was surrounded by breathtaking nature and wildlife, which left a lasting impression. Combining this with my love for metroidvanias, the idea for Primal Planet was born—a game where you could immerse yourself in a world of dinosaurs. Crafting a Living World My vision for Primal Planet was clear: create a metroi…
- Welcome to Primal Planet - 28 March 2024
Greetings, primal adventurers! I’m Albert van Zyl, the one-man team behind Seethingswarm, a game studio dedicated to crafting immersive action-adventure games. I’m beyond thrilled to welcome you all to Primal Planet. The Dinovania is growing I'm thankful for your support and excited to share recent achievements that have propelled Primal Planet to the spotlight. Primal Planet’s reveal trailer has crossed 300,000 views on the official IGN YouTube channel, a milestone that’s both humbling and electrifying. You can watch it here on the Steam page or on IGN's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj_KbR5lSfw The game was also featured in the Dinos vs Robots Fest and the MIX Spring Showcase, the latter one including a new video with commentary, and this is just the beginning! As we march towards our 2025 release, the anticipation within me grows daily. The wishlist additions and t…
