New Dino City Faces Extinction in Upcoming Metroidvania GNAW
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
A new gameplay trailer for the upcoming Metroidvania GNAW showcases the vibrant, pre-apocalyptic world of New Dino City, with a playable demo available now on Steam ahead of a multi-platform release.
If you like your exploration games with a heavy dose of pre-apocalyptic dread and stylized action, keep GNAW on your radar. The latest gameplay trailer debuted during IGN Live 2026, giving players a deeper look at New Dino City, a vibrant saurian civilization hurtling straight toward self-annihilation. As the protagonist, your job is to unravel the mystery behind the rot eating away at your home, fighting off twisted critters and meeting a colorful cast of strange characters along the way.
Developer efforts are clearly aiming to deliver a distinct atmosphere, blending classic Metroidvania exploration with a ticking-clock narrative where you fight to rescue your city from total extinction. The traversal looks snappy, and the combat packs enough visual flair to keep the action engaging between puzzle rooms and platforming sections.
The good news is that you do not have to wait until launch to test the waters. A playable demo is available right now on Steam, giving curious players an early chance to see how the mechanics feel in practice. When the full game drops, it will span across Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, ensuring you can pick it up regardless of your preferred gaming ecosystem. For more details and the full reveal breakdown, you can check out the original report on IGN South Africa.
Tags: GNAW, Metroidvania, Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox
Original article: IGN South Africa