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Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

Platform(s): PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Simulation
Publisher: PlayWay
Developer: Pyramid Games
Release Date: Aug. 14, 2024

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'Dinosaur Fossil Hunter' Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Next Week - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2024 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is a simulator game where you play as paleontologist, exploring desert lands and searching for dinosaur fossil.

Search, dig, study uncovered fossils and prepare the skeletons to learn about extinct species and build your own museum!

Enter Dinosaur Fossil Hunter, where we help you live your dream of becoming a famous paleontologist. You take the role of a young man who wants to achieve his biggest dream of traveling and discovering fossil that predates mankind. The story you will play serves as a tutorial that teaches you about the basic mechanics of the game.

Explore three different US States – Montana, Wyoming, and Utah, traveling by your cars in search of the prehistoric fossils. Force your way through mud, water, and various environmental hazards, explore vast terrain, destroy rocks or bodies of water to reach your prize. Use many tools, such as chainsaw, shovel, dynamite or pickaxe to achieve your goal.

Use your georadar to search for clues and discover the remains of many extinct species, adding up to the insight about the Earth's distant past. Dig out the wisdom of the planet but be careful! Precious fossil is very delicate and you can break a valuable finding quite easily. You need to carefully clean the bones, making sure that nothing will get damaged before you can finally assemble a complete prehistoric skeleton. Manage your know-how, using the portable in-game tablet and become the world-renown paleontologist.


Push through various unwelcoming environments and use your skills in search of mysteries of the land. But that's only the beginning of your quest. After finding an interesting spot and digging out precious fossils, it's time to customize your museum. Arrange the interior, grow plants and decorate the building with various displays.

And what’s most important – design your diorama showing prehistoric scenes. Choose all elements of the set, from small plant to rocks and even ground type. Arrange dinosaurs to create thrilling and dynamic scenes that will make them nearly come back to life in the imagination of your visitors. Put some finishing touches and now you’re a truly brilliant custodian of your private museum!

This equipment will help you with hard journey to build your little dinosaur empire:

  • Truck - which will be your main conveyance
  • Detector - which is necessary to localise and identify fossils
  • Tablet - with dinosaur data
  • Various tools - which will allow you to dig through thick layers of rock
  • Explosive materials - we are sure, that you know what for

And if you need a break, you can always take some time to play one of many fun mini-games. Fishing included!

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is the ultimate paleontologic experience. The game is developed with great attention to details with the help of real-life fossil hunters and paleontologists from around the world. The developers from Pyramid Games want to bring players closer to understanding the thrills of uncovering Earth's deepest secrets?


Key Features:

  • TRAVEL THE UNKNOWN Hit the road to search for fossils of extinct species that once ruled the Earth. Enjoy diverse landscapes across the United States, where you'll force your way through mud, water, and various environmental hazards. Destroy rocks, drain bodies of water, and search for your prize in a vast terrain.
  • EXPLORE EXCAVATION AREAS Collecting fossils is not that easy, especially if you have to dig by yourself. Use your georadar to search for clues and discover the remains of extinct species, adding to your insight of the Earth's distant past. If you think all you have to do is find the right area, you’re wrong. It's just the beginning! Use multiple tools, such as a chainsaw, shovel, or pickaxe, to achieve your goal. But, be careful! These bones can be very fragile.
  • PREPARE DELICATE FOSSILS Precious fossils are very delicate, so you need to carefully clean the bones to ensure that nothing gets damaged before assembling a complete prehistoric skeleton. Manage your know-how using the portable in-game tablet and become a world-renowned paleontologist.
  • DESIGN YOUR OWN MUSEUM After your dinosaur skeletons are complete, it's time to customize your museum. Arrange the interior, grow plants, and decorate the building with various displays. Design your own prehistoric diorama. Choose all the elements for the set, from small plants to rocks and even types of soil. Arrange dinosaurs to create thrilling, dynamic settings and become a truly brilliant curator of your own private museum!

Currently available for PC (Steam), Dinosaur Fossil Hunter will make its way to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on August 16, 2024.


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