N64 Classic Surprise-Released on PS5 and Xbox
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An N64 classic is back! Details on the Turok 2 stealth release for PS5 and Xbox Series X, with rebuilt graphics and new features.
Nintendo 64 classic fans were caught by surprise this week. The remaster of Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, the acclaimed 1998 shooter, has been stealth-released with native versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game, already available via backward compatibility, now gets a fully optimized version for current hardware. The launch of Turok 2 on PS5 and Xbox follows the arrival of other franchise titles from Nightdive Studios.
Turok 2 on PS5: What's new in the remaster?
This is not just a simple port. The remaster, originally released in 2017 and now native to the new generation, was developed by Nightdive Studios and fully rebuilt in a new graphics engine. For the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, players can expect support for high resolutions, enhanced textures and improved lighting.
In addition, the modernization includes real-time reflections and shadows, significant improvements to character models and a greater draw distance, modernizing the classic experience.
An absolute N64 classic
Originally released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil was a critical and commercial success, selling over one million copies at the time. The game is known for its creative arsenal and complex levels.
In the story, after defeating the Campaigner in the first game, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a volcano. The explosion, however, ends up awakening an even deadlier force, The Primagen, which threatens to merge Earth with the Nether World.
The Turok franchise on the new generation
This release practically completes the main trilogy on modern hardware. The remaster of the first Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (1997) also received its native PS5 and Xbox Series X version earlier this year, while Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion has been available since 2023.
The new version of Turok 2 is available on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store for US$ 19.99. However, fans hoping for Turok: Evolution will have to wait, as the game remains “stuck” on old hardware, with no remaster in sight.
