Real Tyrannosaurus rex vocalisations from INSTINCTION®.
Prepare to be transported to a bygone era with INSTINCTION® as we present the real vocalisations of the mighty Tyrant Lizard King, Tyrannosaurus rex.
From Research to Reality: Inspired by the research of Dr. Julia Clark (University of Texas) on Tyrannosaurus vocalisations, we’ve sent our audio man deep within the Rift to capture some real T-Rex sounds.
Put on those headphones and be transported to the domain of the Tyrant Lizard King.
The beast responsible for these chilling sounds is based on the colossal specimen RSM P2523.8, Scotty! Our rendition has been meticulously crafted and will be sure to pose a formidable threat to both player and prey alike.
And we're not done yet! We have more exciting footage to share soon, including video capture of the T-Rex straight from the Rift itself!
We’ve been hard at work and a first look at gameplay will be coming your way! We’ll also be gearing up for our first rounds of playtesting soon. So stay tuned for the latest updates!
Join Izzy on her journey through the Rift, a lost world formed by the Chicxulub Impactor, not found on any map. A place where prehistoric beasts rule the land. Run, fight, and search for answers as you uncover the mysteries behind the Rift and the people who call it home.
Our team has crafted experiences that Includes games like: The Last of Us & Uncharted series for Naughty Dog, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, God of War Ragnarök, and some yet to be revealed titles. In film and TV our team has worked on: Apple Tv’s/BBC’s Prehistoric Planet, Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, Godzilla vs Kong, Aquaman, Mufasa: The Lion King, Oscar-winning 1917, and Ghostbusters. and more! Our team sets the standard for creativity and innovation. Join us on our journey.
Join Izzy on her journey through the Rift, a lost world formed by the Chicxulub Impactor, not found on any map. A place where prehistoric beasts rule the land. Run, fight, and search for answers as you uncover the mysteries behind the Rift and the people who call it home.
We received tons of questions about our Deinonychus model, so we wanted to show a bit more of what will be showcased in the demo. We've been working on a few AI systems for this bunch, importantly combat and natural living behaviors when not engaged with the player. We love this one.
DARE TO PLAY INSTINCTION Explore a Lost World in the Valley of the Rift. Fight to stay alive in a deadly world of living dinosaurs, where ancient predators and prey still live in delicate balance, red in tooth and claw. Run, fight, and use your wits to stay one step ahead of the most terrifying hunters the planet has ever known. CAN YOU SURVIVE IN THE LAND OF THE DINOSAURS?
Sign up for the opportunity to playtest on Steam. Final launch will be on PC, PS and Xbox. Playtesting only on Steam.
Playtest details and roadmap coming soon! New creature posts on our socials! https://linkin.bio/instinctiongame
DARE TO PLAY INSTINCTION Explore a Lost World in the Valley of the Rift. Fight to stay alive in a deadly world of living dinosaurs, where ancient predators and prey still live in delicate balance, red in tooth and claw. Run, fight, and use your wits to stay one step ahead of the most terrifying hunters the planet has ever known. CAN YOU SURVIVE IN THE LAND OF THE DINOSAURS?
New gameplay trailer coming in June during the E3 Future Games Show
New gameplay trailer coming in June during the E3 Future Games Show, we'll share some footage from our most recent demo (available soon).
As part of this announcement and to celebrate our new amazing artists, this week we'll showcase our new Coelophysis model in a series of threads on Instagram and Twitter. Our new creature artists all worked on Prehistoric Planet and we're so glad that they've joined us. All shots captured in Unreal Engine 5, we've included composition and turntable shots, cinematic & game meshes, various lighting and skin details.
The hard work and dedication of our talented team at Hashbane Interactive has really paid off and we couldn't be more grateful and proud of their accomplishments on Instinction thus far. The teams prior expertise includes creative and technical work for Crystal Dynamics, Lucas Arts, EA, Eidos, Apple TV, BBC, HBO, Warner Bros, DC Comics, Disney, Playstation, Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Bandai Namco, CD Projekt Red, Avalanche, MPC and Sony London.
Great job by the team! Many more dinosaur showcases to come. View All Coelophysis shots on Instagram: View the first Coelophysis Twitter thread(more coming this week):
We'll post a breakdown of Coelophysis soon with some extra details about the eyes too :)
New gameplay trailer coming in June during the Future Games Show
New gameplay trailer coming in June during the Future Games Show, we'll share some footage from our most recent demo (available soon).
As part of this announcement and to celebrate our new amazing artists, this week we'll showcase our new Coelophysis model in a series of threads on Instagram and Twitter. Our new creature artists all worked on Prehistoric Planet and we're so glad that they've joined us. All shots captured in Unreal Engine 5, we've included composition and turntable shots, cinematic & game meshes, various lighting and skin details.
The hard work and dedication of our talented team at Hashbane Interactive has really paid off and we couldn't be more grateful and proud of their accomplishments on Instinction thus far. The teams prior expertise includes creative and technical work for Crystal Dynamics, Lucas Arts, EA, Eidos, Apple TV, BBC, HBO, Warner Bros, DC Comics, Disney, Playstation, Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Bandai Namco, CD Projekt Red, Avalanche, MPC and Sony London.
Great job by the team! Many more dinosaur showcases to come. View All Coelophysis shots on Instagram: View the first Coelophysis Twitter thread(more coming this week):
We'll post a breakdown of Coelophysis soon with some extra details about the eyes too :)
Instinction 2022 Recap
With the end of the year behind us, we thought the Instinction Tribe would enjoy a look back at 2022 – touching on some of the biggest moments from the development of the title throughout the past year.
In this video you’ll hear from Tom and Jay as they reflect on the biggest moments from 2022, and also give you a first look at lots of never-before-seen artwork from our game. We hope this is an end-of-the-year present our community can get excited about.
Hold onto your butts as there is even more to come in 2023 and beyond.
Many of our supporters may remember that we showcased our trailer for Instinction in October of 2021 – providing a glimpse at a vast and vibrant landscape filled with exotic locations, deadly prehistoric creatures, and an expansive world for players to explore.
Two brand new dinosaur reveals are about to be released.
Since the debut of this trailer towards the end of last year, we have been busy behind the scenes – working on the next phase of development for the upcoming title and we have been growing our team. This resulted in New Zealand-based investment firm Hillfarrance investing an additional $2 million into the game – providing the funds to take production to the next level.
Hillfarrance’s Managing Partner & Founder, Rob Vickery, said the following about his partnership with Hashbane Interactive:
“With over 50 years of combined gaming experience at Hillfarrance, when we meet a team building a game that we cannot wait to play they certainly get our attention. This happened when Jade and Courtney presented what they had already accomplished with Hashbane’s first title, Instinction. Aside from crafting a story and gameplay demo that kept us wanting more, they had captured the imagination of millions of gamers worldwide via their launch trailer. Equally as impressive was their ability to build partnerships with some of the titans of the gaming industry – such as Epic and Intel.”
The game promises to take advantage of its roots in Unreal Engine 5 – producing a truly immersive experience which the team hope will give Dinosaur Fans the videogame of their dreams. Although news on the production is still heavily under wraps currently, Rob was also keen to share how he hopes Instinction will shape the New Zealand Game Industry:
“We are delighted to increase our investment into Hashbane to $2m and help fund the expansion of our team to complete the next phase of game development. In what we believe is the largest ever video game studio investment from an NZ-based venture fund, we are helping lay the foundations for a new, Triple-A game development studio with a wildly audacious vision. This vision is attracting some of the most exciting talent in the industry to our shores, whilst also bringing the world’s eyeballs to our burgeoning game economy. Perhaps more importantly to our purpose-driven fund, Hashbane will also hopefully encourage our youth to seek out careers in game development and the creative economy.”
The investment has allowed us to bring on more world-class talent to the project. Cameron Suey has recently joined as part of the game’s narrative team – with previous working titles including Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Marvel’s Avengers. Prehistoric Planet’s Lead Creature Model & Sculpt Artist, Sanjay Singh, has also joined the Instinction team. Soon to be joining our team are multiple AAA developers, artists and animators, these aren't just individuals with great talent, but great attitudes too! We've begun to look for more suitable office space to facilitate the growing local team.
When asked about the newest additions to the studio, founders Courtney O’Neill and Jade Saunders said:
“We are incredibly excited for Cameron and Sanjay to join our team. Cameron’s in-depth understanding of narrative design will help to enrich Instinction’s story, and Sanjay’s prior experience delivering some of the best dinosaurs for television will help to immerse our players in the encounters they have with these animals. As a studio, we are so thankful for the support Hillfarrance have given us. We hope that Instinction will be a catalyst for kickstarting the Games Industry here in New Zealand – showing that with the right projects, we can put our country on the map and create an industry which can be world-leading in its own right.”
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In our next blog(next week), we'll dive into a bit more detail about the team and share some unseen footage and artwork. Future blogs will include insights about the updated dinosaur list, more about the characters in the game and the processes we employ in every aspect of game development.
And there's a little something we're working on for our community, any guess what it might be?
If you haven't yet seen the Carno reveal, you should take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kteJdmQAC-o
Minor Announcment - Epic MegaGrant Recipient
Oh and did we mention we received an Epic MegaGrant last month?
Nice to have a little cameo on the Future Games Show. Be sure to check out the full video here. We're working on something big for our next collaboration with GamesRadar.
