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23.08.2023 - 04:31 / gematsu.com / Xbox Series / Nintendo
Nightdive Studios will release a remastered version of first-person shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on November 14, the developer announced.
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion first launched for Nintendo 64 on September 6, 2000.
“The Turok series is one of the classic touchstones of gaming and being able to provide the newest and improved version of Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion is a great feeling,” said Nightdive Studios director of business development Larry Kuperman in a press release. “It makes full use of the latest version of our KEX engine, and we’re excited to share the game with players later this year.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Nightdive Studios:
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.
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