Jaw Drop Games’ upcoming dinosaur survival horror game, Deathground, took center stage at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase with a brand-new developer featurette that has fans bracing for impact.

Building on the momentum of the gameplay teaser released in March, this new video reveals never-before-seen gameplay, fresh environments, and mechanics that will be part of the game’s Early Access launch on Steam in Q3 2025. More than just a visual update, the featurette dives deeper into the design philosophy behind Deathground and answers burning questions directly from the game’s growing community.

Set in a world where players must outwit and survive relentless dinosaur threats, Deathground blends intense co-op survival with strategic stealth and horror elements. In the developer video, Jaw Drop Games showcased a more expansive look at the environments players will face — from shadowy jungle outposts to eerie industrial zones crawling with danger. New gameplay footage hinted at refined systems for evading AI-controlled dinosaurs, dynamic weather elements, and immersive mission objectives that evolve based on player decisions.

One of the highlights of the featurette was the development team’s focus on community engagement. They addressed fan-submitted questions covering everything from the variety of dinosaur threats to how mission types will vary across different maps. Expect stealth to remain crucial, but the developers also teased optional combat mechanics, environmental hazards, and adaptive AI that will make each encounter unpredictable.

Currently in a private Alpha accessible only to Kickstarter backers, Deathground is being shaped heavily by player feedback. The team emphasized ongoing improvements to AI behavior — particularly how different dinosaur species react to sound, movement, and tactics — as well as tweaks to the core gameplay loop to keep tension high without sacrificing replayability.

Before the game hits Early Access on Steam later this year, Jaw Drop Games plans to launch a closed Beta phase to gather more focused feedback and fine-tune systems like mission pacing and multiplayer balance. The developers are clearly committed to evolving Deathground in lockstep with its community, aiming to deliver an intense, polished experience that lives up to the high expectations set by early teasers.

With today’s showcase, Deathground not only reminded fans why it’s one of the most anticipated indie horror titles on the horizon — it also gave them a glimpse of the ambitious vision behind the survival nightmare. If the featurette is any indication, Q3 2025 can’t come soon enough for those eager to face the hunt.

will enter Early Access on Steam in Q3 2025. Stay tuned for more updates, and keep your eyes on the shadows — you’re not alone out there.