The Cenozoic Era is a realistic animal survival game taking place during the rise of mammals, take control of a variety of animals and fight to survive among other players to reach the top of the food chain. Death, Destruction, Survival, Scavenge, Nature, Thrive, Conquer, Hunt. The Cenozoic Era
Recent Reviews:
Mixed (11) - 63% of the 11 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Mixed (932) - 58% of the 932 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jan 20, 2023
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The game has a long way to go before it becomes what it was fully designed to be, The ultimate simulation of surviving as a animal. a lot of features to come will take time to add and along with that a community to help bring new ideas, toss out bad ones and help make it into what it's meant to be is a fundamental requirement for this game. As is it stands now the game has a fantastic base and great gameplay that will only evolve over time as more and more people help build the future of The Cenozoic Era”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“1 to 2 years (Maybe even longer) To start off I'd like to always keep it open to changes based on what the community want's to see from it. Since the game is mostly being developed for the players who gather around it I want it to be what all you guys want it to be so please have patients as this time frame may shorten or get longer depending on how much larger or smaller the scope gets which is depending on what the community want's”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The final version of the game will be what I stated before, The most ultimate realistic open world animal survival game, The things to be worked on for the future is realistic gameplay mechanics such as pouncing, movement, climbing and other various things animals do in the wild, model overhauling and introduction of new creatures all through out the Cenozoic Era, These features are currently in the plans but things later on may change or be scaled up or down depending on how the games growth and player base alters over time. A lot of these features will offer new gameplay styles to the game as well, The goal is to have a very immersive environment by the end of it all that keeps players engaged into their world and love their animal they've grown attached to.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state offers what was mentioned in the description of the game, The two gamemodes on launch are Survival and Sandbox, Some other features and gameplay are things like bleeding from attacks & bleed outs, player customization, growth, Animal AI and fish AI, scent, realistic day and night cycle with weather and natural disasters, 2 different attacks for all animals each having several types of calls, mating, full admin panel for server owners (We use ping perfect) and other details such as Audio, UI, Immersion etc. But where it stands there is a lot to offer still with the game modes and player interactions, The game offers so much in it's current state and endless things to do with other players and how you interact with them and your surroundings”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Pricing won't change”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Feedback is a absolute necessity so please join our Discord to help get involved in helping shape the games future. Everyone's involvement is needed in helping develop additional features on top of current content. Things such as, Game mechanics, Biomes and eco systems, Animal Additions and community idea's or creations.”
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About This Game

The Cenozoic Era: Survive, Adapt, Conquer

Step into a breathtaking open world where survival is your only goal. In The Cenozoic Era, control a creature from the past, fight for your life, and uncover the secrets of an untamed, ever-changing world. Whether you're a predator or prey, your journey will be uniquely yours.

Explore vast landscapes—from rocky mountains to serene lakes and the endless sky. Customize your creature’s appearance, shape your survival story, and face the brutal realities of nature. With every decision, your survival is at risk—death means starting over or choosing a new animal to control.

Online Survival, Brutal Challenges
Join players in an intense multiplayer survival experience. As a predator, master the hunt and learn to outwit other players, or scavenge from the remains of fallen animals—but beware, danger is everywhere. Trust no one; every encounter could be your last.

Dynamic Seasons and Temperature
Prepare for seasonal challenges: survive freezing winters, scorch under summer heatwaves, and manage your creature’s body temperature to avoid hypothermia or exhaustion. Strategic planning is key to thriving in this ever-changing environment.

Game Modes

  • Sandbox: Practice, fight, and explore without the fear of permanent death. Perfect for learning the ropes and meeting other players.

  • Survival: Dive into the true test of endurance—grow from a young animal to a formidable survivor. Forge your own story, hunt, and face other players as you fight for dominance.

Play Styles

We offer a range of play styles, from realism immersion all the way to pink cougars, we have all play styles covered and customizable. Servers can be fully customized to fit any play style they wish and you the player have the choice on what you want! Check the servers configuration and make sure it fits the play style you want before joining.

Character Features

  • Breeding and Breeding Mutations

  • Skin Customization and Color Packs

  • Skill Tree System

  • Seamless character growth

Events

  • Leaderboard and rewards

  • Breeding competitions

  • Holiday Events

  • Rare unlocks (Skins)

World & Gameplay Features

  • Dynamic Seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter)

  • Dynamic Weather (Rain, Thunderstorms, Snow etc.)

  • Realistic immersive gameplay modes

  • Snow tracks

  • AI Creatures (Rabbits, Fish etc.)

  • Seasonal Food I.E (Deer eating bark during Winter)

Other Features

  • Mod Support and Steam Workshop

  • Full Server customization with user assigned roles & colors

  • Game & Server Support: contact@thecenozoicera.com

So what are you waiting for? Install and play today completely FREE!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 8 64-bit version
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 2048MB Vram
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or 11 64-bit version
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 3.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 or 12 compatible graphics card with 4096MB Vram
    • Storage: 20 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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