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“Dinotica” Official Launch!

[p]Dear Dino Tamers,[/p][p]Big news!! After months of DEMO playtesting, Dinotica has officially launched tonight at 9:00 PM (Aug 12) on Steam as an Early Access! 🎉

This version will not wipe progress - all your gameplay records will be permanently saved, so you can officially begin your adventure in the prehistoric world![/p][p]In addition, the development team has prepared an exclusive limited-time outfit as a free gift for all players who participated in the DEMO! Now, let’s take a look at the exciting content in the EA version~[/p][p]Dinotica Official Price: USD $17.99 Early Access Launch Discount: Enjoy 10% off during the first 14 days (Aug 12 – Aug 26, 9:00 PM UTC+8)

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]6 Brand-New Outfits Arrive[/h3][p]The EA version will feature 6 uniquely styled outfits, which Dino Tamers can unlock one by one as they progress through the game, becoming the most stylish caveman around

[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Explore the Main Story Chapters - Bosses Await Your Challenge![/h3][p]As the core gameplay of Dinotica, the main story mode in the EA version will let you experience:[/p]
  • [p]4 main story chapters[/p]
  • [p]Three selectable difficulty levels for each chapter[/p]
  • [p]Travel through 4 distinct terrains - Emerald Forest, Lost Sands, Eternal Ice field, and Flame Rift. Face off against a total of 60 bosses, each with unique appearances, animations, and skills[/p]
[p]Completing the main story will also unlock various base buildings and your loyal companion - the Dino Beast!

[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Raise Your Dinos– Recruit Allies in the Primitive World[/h3][p]To survive in the primitive world, raising Dinos will be one of your most important missions.[/p][p]In the EA version, you can collect and train 40 different Dinos, each with unique appearances, talents, and abilities.[/p][p]They are divided into three main types:[/p]
  • [p]Ferocious Combat Type – excels in direct battles[/p]
  • [p]Support Type – provides buffs to allies[/p]
  • [p]Gathering Type – specializes in collecting resources [/p]
[p]Combat-type dinos come with a variety of skills and attack patterns, helping you adapt to different stages. During training, you can also enhance attributes and rank up stars to further improve their attack, defense, and other stats![/p][p]
[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Find Lost Totems and Relics – Unlock the Potential of Your Dino Beasts[/h3][p]If you want to challenge various ancient beasts, you’ll need the power of the 39 hidden totems and 70 unique relics scattered across the world.[/p][p]These lost treasures can greatly enhance your Dino's - for example, increasing their attack speed, enabling multi-hit combos, or even altering their attack attributes.[/p][p]You can imbue their strikes with the forces of nature - such as flames or whirlwinds-boosting damage and triggering powerful additional effects.[/p][p]
[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Build Your Base – Create a Cozy Haven in the Primitive World[/h3][p]After thrilling adventures in the wild, every Dino Tamer and their Dino Beasts deserve a beautiful home.[/p][p]In this version, over 40 types of base buildings will be available to meet all your survival needs, including:[/p]
  • [p]Basic Facilities: Houses, Warehouses[/p]
  • [p]Production Facilities: Various Workshops, Farmland[/p]
  • [p]Functional Buildings: Incubators, Technology Stations[/p]
[p]With decorative structures for beautification, you can freely design and build a home that’s uniquely yours.[/p][p]Your home is also where support-type Dinos truly shine - hauling building materials, speeding up construction, boosting workshop production, helping with farming, They’ll be your most reliable partners in creating a warm and cozy haven.[/p][p]
[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Two-Player Adventure – Explore the Primitive World Together[/h3][p]Even with Dinos by your side, the journey can feel a little lonely. No worries - the EA version fully supports both local connection and online co-op. All battle stages, base management, and other activities can be completed in two-player co-op. Two players can field up to 4 Dinos at the same time, doubling your power and doubling the fun![/p][p]Beyond combat advantages, the EA version also introduces Co-op Egg Incubation, giving you higher efficiency and a greater chance to hatch rare, high-tier Dinos.[/p][p]Even more two-player features await - grab a friend and start discovering them together!

[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Exclusive Rewards - Stylish Outfit & Physical Merchandise Await![/h3][p]To celebrate the EA launch, the development team of Dino Ranchers has prepared an all-new exclusive “Cunningar” limited-time outfit as a special gift for players who took part in the DEMO-our heartfelt thanks for being with us on this journey.[/p][p] [/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Purchase the game before 9:00 PM (UTC+8) on August 26 to enjoy an exclusive 10% OFF![/p][p]During the discount period, accumulate 2+ hours of playtime and join our massive Pioneer Challenge event![/p][p]📸 How to join:[/p]
  1. [p]Play the game for 2+ hours during the discount period.[/p]
  2. [p]Leave a review for the game on Steam.[/p]
  3. [p]Take a screenshot showing your playtime and your review.[/p]
  4. [p]Submit the screenshot to either our official QQ Group (907096102) or Discord channel[/p]
  5. [p](Each player can only join via one channel, so pick whichever is easier for you!)[/p]
[p]🏆 Prizes:[/p]
  • [p]1st Prize (1,000 winners) – Exclusive Gift Box (Themed Card + badges + Keychain Set)[/p]
  • [p]2nd Prize (1,000 winners) – Themed Badges[/p]
  • [p]3rd Prize (2,000 winners) – Themed Keychain[/p]
[p]🎁 Winners will receive a redemption code after verification.[/p][p]There’s even more exciting content and surprises waiting for you in the prehistoric world.
[/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Join the adventure now and become the bravest Dino Tamer![/p][p]~ The Dinotica Dev Team[/p]

🦖 Second Closed Beta Test Has Ended

[p]Dear Dino Tamers,[/p][p]The Second Closed Beta Test (CBT) of Dinotica has officially come to a close![/p][p]We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who participated — your feedback, enthusiasm, and adventurous spirit brought the world of Dinotica to life. From exploring the four mystical dungeons to building your home alongside your loyal dinos, your journeys helped us discover what truly makes this world special.[/p][p]This is just the beginning. Our team is working hard to polish and improve the game based on everything we learned during this beta. Stay tuned for updates。[/p][p][/p][p]🎮 Didn’t get into the CBT? No worries — the Steam Store still offers a playable demo! Come explore the world of Dinotica and get a feel for the game while we prepare for what’s next.[/p][p]📌 Don’t forget to add Dinotica to your Steam Wishlist to stay updated on future news and the official release![/p][p]Until next time — keep those dinos close and your axes sharp![/p][p]🦕 — The Dinotica Team[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel]

🦖 Dinotica – Second Closed Beta Test Begins!

[p]Dear Dino Tamers,[/p][p]The Second Closed Beta Test (CBT) for Dinotica kicks off today![/p][p]This test includes all newly added features, and for the first time ever, you'll gain access to full content , including the four mystical dungeons, each filled with epic battles, hidden treasures, and powerful Dino companions.[/p][p]🦖 CBT access is limited to a selected group of players. Follow our Discord for more information. [/p][p]🕹️ Not selected? No worries — you can still try the demo version to get a taste of the world and gameplay while the CBT is running.[/p][p]📅 CBT Duration: One week
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🎮 Multiplayer Highlights
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  • [p]Support local play and remote play features[/p]
  • [p]Teamwork mechanics: One player manages the home base while the other gathers resources[/p]
  • [p]New "Cooperative Egg Incubation"—hatch eggs faster with a friend![/p]
[h3]🦖 New BOSS-Tier Companion[/h3]
  • [p]Meet the ferocious new tamable BOSS: "Hua Huai"[/p]
  • [p]Dual-mode skills: Area-of-effect attacks + charged heavy strikes[/p]
  • [p]Armored scales for both power and style[/p]
[h3]🏡 Upgraded Management System[/h3]
  • [p]New Dino assignment interface[/p]
  • [p]Task prioritization—assign roles to your dinos with a single click[/p]
  • [p]Efficiency tracking to maximize productivity[/p]
[h3]⭐ New Pet Enhancement & Star-Up System[/h3]
  • [p]Boost specific stats (ATK/DEF/etc.) using resources[/p]
  • [p]Star-up progression—merge duplicate dinos to increase their power[/p]
[h3]✨ Quality-of-Life Improvements[/h3]
  • [p]Stamina consumption reduced(no more abrupt mid-fight exhaustion!)[/p]
  • [p]Health depletion slowed—just clean and feed regularly to keep dinos healthy[/p]
  • [p]Improved egg incubation—dinos or other players can help speed up hatching[/p]
[p][/p][p]💚 Don’t forget to wishlist Dinotica on Steam to stay updated on future tests and the official launch![/p][p]—The "Dinotica" Dev Team[/p]

Dinotica New Demo Launches July 11th! 🦖⚡

[p]Dear Dino Tamers,[/p][p]Your feedback has been the driving force behind our improvements! During the beta testing phase, we collected countless valuable suggestions. After weeks of refinement, we're proud to present the new demo—enhanced based on your input![/p][p][/p][h3]🎮 Multiplayer Highlights[/h3]
  • [p]Support local play and remote play features[/p]
  • [p]Teamwork mechanics: One player manages the home base while the other gathers resources[/p]
  • [p]New "Cooperative Egg Incubation"—hatch eggs faster with a friend![/p]
[h3]🦖 New BOSS-Tier Companion[/h3]
  • [p]Meet the ferocious new tamable BOSS: "Hua Huai"[/p]
  • [p]Dual-mode skills: Area-of-effect attacks + charged heavy strikes[/p]
  • [p]Armored scales for both power and style[/p]
[h3]🏡 Upgraded Management System[/h3]
  • [p]New Dino assignment interface[/p]
  • [p]Task prioritization—assign roles to your dinos with a single click[/p]
  • [p]Efficiency tracking to maximize productivity[/p]
[h3]⭐ New Pet Enhancement & Star-Up System[/h3]
  • [p]Boost specific stats (ATK/DEF/etc.) using resources[/p]
  • [p]Star-up progression—merge duplicate dinos to increase their power[/p]
[h3]✨ Quality-of-Life Improvements[/h3]
  • [p]Stamina consumption reduced(no more abrupt mid-fight exhaustion!)[/p]
  • [p]Health depletion slowed—just clean and feed regularly to keep dinos healthy[/p]
  • [p]Improved egg incubation—dinos or other players can help speed up hatching[/p]
[p]⚠ Important Notice:
Due to system upgrades, all previous save data will be reset.[/p][p][/p][p]📅 Update Date: July 11, 2025[/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist on Steam now to stay updated!
Your feedback continues to shape this prehistoric world—thank you for journeying with us![/p][p]—The "Dinotica" Dev Team[/p]

Dinotica Closed Beta Has Ended – Thank You for Taming With Us!

[h2]🦕 Dinotica Closed Beta Has Ended – Thank You, Tamers![/h2][p]Dear Dino Tamers,[/p][p]The closed beta test for Dinotica has officially ended, and we want to extend a huge thank you to every single one of you who joined the adventure![/p][p]Your feedback, bug reports, and enthusiasm have been incredibly valuable to our team. From taming dino companions to building your prehistoric homes and braving the dungeons, your participation has helped us shape a better, more polished game.[/p][p]This is just the beginning — we’ll be reviewing all your input and making improvements as we prepare for the next phase of development. 🛠️[/p][p]🛒 If you haven’t already, please add Dinotica to your Steam wishlist to stay updated on future updates, events, and the full release![/p][p]Once again, thank you for being part of this early journey. We can’t wait to show you what’s next![/p][p]🦖 — The Dinotica Dev Team[/p]