Brotato is getting another expansion, and it’s bringing dinosaurs with it.
Revealed during the Triple-i Initiative 2026 showcase, the game’s next DLC is officially titled Primal Dead — not Primal Dread — and it’s set to launch in summer 2026. The expansion was announced by Blobfish and Evil Empire, with Gematsu reporting the official title and launch window.
Brotato
Release Date: September 27, 2022
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Arcade, Fighting
The new DLC takes players into a dangerous jungle-themed setting filled with mutant and mechanical dinosaurs, alongside new potatoes, weapons, and items built for the chaos. Coverage tied to the reveal says the trailer shows off a fresh map and plenty of new gear for surviving the new enemy types.
TL;DR — Brotato: Primal Dead
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What is Brotato again?
For anyone jumping in late, Brotato is a top-down arena-shooter roguelite where you play as a potato capable of wielding up to six weapons at once.
The core loop is all about surviving enemy waves, stacking items, and building increasingly ridiculous runs. The Steam page also confirms features like local co-op, fast sessions, and a huge mix of characters, weapons, and passive items.
What to expect from Primal Dead
Right now, the full feature list has not been published, but the reveal makes a few things clear. The DLC is centered on a new prehistoric/jungle environment, and its enemies include dinosaur-themed threats with both mutant and mechanical twists.
It also appears to add more playable content in the form of new characters, items, and weapons, continuing the expansion approach seen in Abyssal Terrors, the game’s first paid DLC.
Why the announcement matters
This is the second year in a row that Brotato has shown up at the Triple-i Initiative with meaningful news. The game already has one expansion on Steam — Abyssal Terrors, released in October 2024 — so Primal Dead shows that support for the roguelite hit is still going strong heading deeper into 2026.
Final thoughts
If you’re still grinding runs in Brotato, this looks like a solid reason to come back later this year.
A summer DLC packed with dino enemies, new builds, and another distinct map theme feels like a pretty natural fit for a game that thrives on fast, chaotic variety. Gear details and a firm release date still haven’t been announced, but Primal Dead is officially on the way.