The Lost Wild Wiki

The Lost Wild is scheduled to launch in 2027. Great Ape Games and Annapurna Interactive confirmed the release window during PlayStation State of Play in June 2026, ending years of silence since the game was first revealed in July 2022.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. There is no confirmed release date beyond the 2027 window, and no pre-order details have been announced yet.

Because the title is not yet released, all gameplay information on this wiki comes from official trailers, developer blogs, and hands-on previews from Summer Game Fest 2026. We update this section when new official announcements arrive.

1. Oct 2021

   Pre-alpha teaser

   Great Ape Games reveals early Unreal Engine 5 footage showing dynamic dinosaur AI and evasion-focused design.

2. Jul 2022

   Annapurna partnership

   Annapurna Interactive announces publishing deal; first public demo footage (~45 minutes) shown at ~pre-alpha stage.

3. Jun 2026

   State of Play return

   "True Fear Is Primal" trailer debuts; 2027 release confirmed for PS5 and PC; hands-on previews at Summer Game Fest.

The Lost Wild is a first-person survival horror game developed by Great Ape Games and published by Annapurna Interactive. You play as Saskia, who wakes on a mysterious island overrun by prehistoric predators and must explore abandoned research facilities while staying alive.

Unlike many dinosaur games, this is not a power fantasy shooter. Director Gary Napper — who worked on Alien: Isolation — designed the experience around observation, instinct, and restraint. Dinosaurs behave as wild animals with systemic AI, not scripted boss encounters with weak points.

The game draws influences from Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, Alien: Isolation, Trespasser, Half-Life, and Firewatch. Expect slow-burn tension, environmental storytelling with minimal HUD, and cat-and-mouse encounters where running is sometimes your only option.

Official control bindings have not been published yet. Steam lists the game as unreleased, and neither Great Ape Games nor Annapurna has shared a final PC or PlayStation control scheme.

Based on preview demos and the survival horror genre, expect standard first-person movement (walk, crouch, interact, inventory) plus tools for stealth and distraction. The Summer Game Fest 2026 demo emphasized careful movement speed, flashlight use, throwing objects, and environmental interaction rather than combat inputs.

Note: This section will be updated with confirmed bindings when Great Ape Games or the Steam page publishes official controls.

Survival in The Lost Wild depends on studying dinosaur behavior before you move. Game director Gary Napper describes three pillars: observation, instinct, and restraint. The player is vulnerable by design — you evade, hide, distract, and escape rather than fight to kill.

Preview footage from Polygon, Game Informer, and Seasoned Gaming consistently highlights the same loop: move quietly through dense environments, manage light and sound, learn individual predator patterns, and use the environment when detected.

Note: These tips reflect pre-release demo behavior. Final balance and mechanics may change before launch.

Great Ape Games emphasizes dinosaurs as intelligent wild animals, not arcade monsters. Creatures use reactive systemic AI — they investigate sound, respond to light, hunt in packs in some cases, and act as apex ambush predators rather than following fixed patrol loops.

The Allosaurus is the most documented species from public demos. It stalks Saskia through moonlit forests and facility exteriors, reacts to player noise and flashlight, circles structures, and can kill the player mid-action including during saves.

Developers have stated multiple dinosaur species will appear, with different behaviors. Night encounters and group hunting were shown in early teasers. A full bestiary will be added after launch as more species are officially confirmed.

A traditional meta tier list is not possible before launch — there is no playable public build, ranked modes, or confirmed full roster. Instead, this pre-release tier list ranks documented threat level from preview footage and developer statements.

We will replace this framework with a complete tier list after release when players can compare dinosaurs, tools, and encounter difficulty across the full campaign.

Note: Threat tiers are editorial estimates for pre-launch planning only, not official game data.

The Lost Wild focuses on non-lethal tools and scavenged resources. You are generally not equipped to kill dinosaurs, though defensive items may temporarily repel or intimidate them. Items appear through environmental scavenging in facilities and wilderness.

The following items are confirmed or strongly shown in public demos and official descriptions. Many more items likely exist but remain unannounced.

No official map has been released. The game takes place on a single mysterious island combining dense prehistoric wilderness with abandoned research installations woven into the environment.

Preview content establishes several location types players can expect. We will publish a detailed map section after launch or when official map materials become available.

You play as Saskia, an investigative reporter who wakes after a car accident on an island filled with dinosaurs. She must uncover why the research facilities were abandoned and what role she plays in the island's history.

Storytelling is environmental and observational. Gary Napper stated the narrative unfolds through exploration, interaction, and discovery rather than heavy cutscenes or intrusive UI. A mysterious voice on the radio guides Saskia toward answers.

Preview materials reference notebooks, ID passes, hastily abandoned meals, and hazmat personnel — suggesting a scientific catastrophe. The Summer Game Fest 2026 demo ended with an anomalous explosion and sci-fi hints, implying layers beyond pure prehistoric horror.

There are no official redeem codes, promo codes, or cheat codes for The Lost Wild. The game has not been released on Steam, PlayStation, or any platform as of June 2026.

Websites claiming to offer trainers, infinite health cheats, or download codes for The Lost Wild are misleading. Many reuse generic trainer templates for unreleased games and may distribute malware. Do not download unauthorized tools.

When Annapurna or Great Ape Games announces legitimate promotional codes (for example, Steam wishlist campaigns or launch events), we will list them here with source links. Until then, treat any "code" site as a scam.

There is no official Trello board for The Lost Wild. Fan wikis for other games often link Trello roadmaps, but Great Ape Games has not published one. Rely on verified official channels below instead.

After a long development silence, the project resurfaced at State of Play June 2026 with a new trailer and confirmed 2027 release. The studio is a small Brighton-based team working on their debut title.

Note: Avoid unofficial "Trello" links shared on social media — they are not affiliated with Great Ape Games.

Steam currently lists all PC specifications as TBA (To Be Announced). The game uses Unreal Engine 5 and targets PlayStation 5 and modern PC hardware, but minimum and recommended specs are not finalized.

We will update this table immediately when Steam or the developer publishes confirmed requirements. Until then, plan for a mid-to-high tier gaming PC as a reasonable expectation for UE5 survival horror titles.

When does The Lost Wild release?

The Lost Wild is planned for 2027 on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). No exact day or month has been announced.

Can you kill dinosaurs in The Lost Wild?

No — not in the traditional sense. Developers emphasize evasion and non-lethal tools. You may temporarily repel or distract predators, but you are not equipped to kill them.

Is there co-op or multiplayer?

No. The Lost Wild is a single-player experience.

Are there any working codes or cheats?

No official codes exist because the game is unreleased. Avoid trainer downloads claiming to support The Lost Wild.

Is there an official Trello?

No official Trello board has been published. Follow Steam, Annapurna, and Great Ape Games for legitimate updates.

What languages are supported?

Steam lists 13 languages with interface and subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Full audio is English only.

Who developed The Lost Wild?

Great Ape Games developed the game; Annapurna Interactive publishes it. Director Gary Napper previously worked on Alien: Isolation.

Is this wiki official?

No. thelostwild.wiki is an independent fan wiki and is not affiliated with Great Ape Games or Annapurna Interactive.

According to the Steam store page, The Lost Wild supports 13 languages for interface and subtitles. English is the only language with full audio support.

This wiki is available in all 13 Steam-supported languages to help players find information in their preferred language.