Martin Rumenov After five years in development and a successful early access run, Neolithic Dawn has officially emerged from the prehistoric mists to debut on Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S headsets. The open-world VR survival adventure—crafted by Neolithic LLC—invites players to step 10,000 years into the past and live out generations of human perseverance.
Originally a PC VR concept that evolved into a Meta Quest early access title in mid-2025, Neolithic Dawn has now reached its full 1.0 release. The game offers a vividly immersive survival experience set across North American landscapes modeled after real-world prehistoric environments.
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At its core, Neolithic Dawn challenges players to endure the brutal realities of a primitive world. You’ll play as a hunter-gatherer whose lineage is bound to an ancient quest stretching beyond a single lifetime. With the game’s innovative multi-generational permadeath system, every death begins a new chapter, as players are reborn two decades later as their own descendant—carrying the legacy forward through centuries.
Survival depends on mastering balance across hunger, thirst, energy, and warmth. Players must scavenge raw materials to craft tools, weapons, and shelters while combating extreme weather and hostile wildlife. Prehistoric beasts can be hunted or tamed, and every decision can shape the fate of generations to come.
Among its standout features:
- Multi-generational permadeath: Death is a rebirth through lineage.
- Ancestral tutorial system: Learn survival skills by reliving the life of your ancestor—from infancy to adulthood.
- Environmental realism: Maintain vital stats and adapt to every shift in nature’s temperament.
- Crafting and hunting: Forge your own tools and face down ancient predators.
- Social gameplay: Experience the Stone Age with friends in 4-player co-op or gather around campfires to share stories.
To celebrate its full release, Neolithic Dawn is now available on the Horizon Store for $19.99 USD / £9.99 GBP, with a 25% launch discount during the first week as part of the Horizon Store Holiday Sale.
Neolithic Dawn Launches on SteamVR
A PC VR version remains in early access on Steam, continuing development alongside the Quest edition.
Players who are looking to explore the Stone Age firsthand, additional details are available through the official Horizon Store page, Steam listing, and community Discord server.
Neolithic Dawn—where survival is only the first step in a story written across generations.
