The wait for OMYOG's prehistoric survival shooter is almost over. Ferocious officially launches on December 4, 2025, with a surprisingly aggressive price point of $24.99. Revealed at the OTK Games Expo, the announcement trailer didn't just drop a date—it introduced a mechanic that completely shifts how we look at combat on the island: the Dino Control Device (DCD).
Weaponizing the Local Wildlife
Until now, the gameplay loop looked like a standard, albeit visually stunning, fight for survival against nature and mercenaries. The DCD changes the equation. Instead of just dodging raptors or emptying magazines into them, you can now scan specific dinosaurs to hijack their neural pathways. According to the lore drop, the device replicates ultrasonic calls, effectively tricking the creature’s brain into accepting commands.
How does the Dino Control Device change combat?
This isn't just a gimmick; it's a tactical layer. You can issue commands like "follow," "attack," or "fetch." In a setting where ammo might be scarce and the "hostile forces" trying to keep the island secret are heavily armed, turning the local wildlife into your personal squad is a massive advantage. It transforms the game from a solitary survival horror experience into something closer to a beast-master FPS. You aren't just surviving the lost world anymore; you're weaponizing it against the mercenaries hunting you.
With the release just weeks away, the $25 price tag makes this an accessible entry for anyone looking to explore the fog-covered mystery of this lost island. Whether you're there to uncover the truth behind the missing journalists or just to command a raptor pack, the gates open on December 4.