PSA: Exoprimal doesn’t really tell you how its progression works
The progression system in Exoprimal isn’t very straightforward.
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What you need to know about Exoprimal
Exoprimalis a wild video game concept combining Earth Defense Force’s chaotic action with the class-based PvP of Overwatch. The coreDino Survival modepitstwo teams of five against each otherin various mission types that primarily revolve around killing dinosaurs as quickly as possible. Exoprimal’s cutscenes and pseudo-campaign are sprinkled between matches of Dino Survival. While the competitive multiplayer game clearly indicates how close you are to earning the next cutscene, it doesn’t really explainhow to unlock maps, missions, new dinosaur types, or even raid battles.
Thankfully, as more players invest serious time into Exoprimal, the mysteries surrounding player progression become less obtuse. For players wondering why the introductory experience feels so repetitive, there are a handful of crucial details you need to know about unleashing deadlier dinosaurs and mission variety in this over-the-top action game.
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Toevolve the wargamesin Exoprimal, you shouldprioritize two objectives;completing Dino Survival matchesto uncover cutscenes and activelyengaging with the Analysis Map. Playing Dino Survival will reward players with audio logs and documents that can be accessed via the Analysis Map. Enjoying the havoc of corrupted Neosaurs, additional dinosaur types, more Final Missions, increased swarm density, and 10-player raid battlesrequires you to view the Analysis Mapfiles.
There’s a surprising amount of lore and storytelling in Exoprimal. While that might not be a draw for some players, considering the game’s competitive multiplayer focus, you are handsomely rewarded for interacting with cutscenes and supplemental narrative devices. If you’re tired of seeing the same maps and missions over and over, hopefully, this info helps you unveil some of the more exciting moments in Exoprimal. And if this 5v5 dinosaur joint isn’t your jam, check out our list of thebest games on Xbox Game Pass.
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