<p><em>theHunter: Primal</em>, a dinosaur hunting game, has just launched as a stand-alone title on Steam. It was previously only available through the platform&#8217;s Early Access program. This full release comes with new content including a dynamic weather system, additional weapons, and a flying dinosaur called the Quetzalcoatlus. The game costs $30, but is available for $24 until April 7. Watch the trailer above and check out some screenshots in the gallery below.</p>
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				&#8220;Clever girl&#8221;
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				Your most basic weapon is the bow.
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				The game takes place on a 9.3 square mile map.
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				This space pod is how your character reaches the prehistoric planet.
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				The Quetzalcoatlus is a new dinosaur for the full version of the game.
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				Hunting from long-range is much safer.
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<p><em>Primal</em> is a spin-off from <em>theHunte</em>r, a free-to-play PC title from Swedish developers Expansive Worlds and Avalanche Studios. <em>theHunter</em> launched in 2009 and is still going strong with over 5 million registered players.</p>
<p>Do you plan on buying the game? Tell us why or why not in the comments section.</p>
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Take A Look At The Launch Trailer For theHunter: Primal
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By Adam Koziol
Hunting from long-range is much safer.
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