Jaws Of Extinction™

Jaws Of Extinction™

Early access since May 2019

Currently in redevelopment [06/2026]: The island of Eden-Nadir, has fallen to a vicious mind consuming fungal parasite. Fight through the ashes of humanity to track down the truth behind the infection as one of four playable survivors before the outbreak spreads throughout the world.

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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
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Evaluation

Jaws of Extinction has been in Steam Early Access since May 23, 2019 and is now undergoing a full redevelopment. The timeline of events is important to understand the current state of the game. After a year-long hiatus caused by financial and legal disputes with an investor, the developer returned in April 2024 and announced the game was running internally on Unreal Engine 5, with a community beta for version 0.5.0 opening in May 2024. However, on April 7, 2026, the developer posted a candid update confirming that development had been paused again — this time because the studio ran out of funding and shifted focus to a new free-to-play IP called NightSpawn in order to secure resources to continue. Then, on June 29, 2026, the developer posted a new update stating that "planning for the redevelopment of Jaws of Extinction has officially begun." This is a meaningful development that supersedes the earlier pause announcement: the developer is now actively planning a ground-up rebuild of the game using Unreal Engine 5. The short description on the store page also now reads "Currently in redevelopment [06/2026]," confirming this shift. The redevelopment aims to rebuild core survival systems, the world environment, the infected AI, and more — with a dedicated external progress page set up for community updates. However, the developer also acknowledges that as of June 29, 2026, there is "nothing new to show just yet" and they are still researching fundamental technical questions like world-partition and multiplayer tethering. This means the redevelopment is in its earliest planning phase, with no new build available, no release timeline given, and no explicit confirmation that the funding situation from the April 2026 post has been resolved. The project's viability remains uncertain despite the renewed intent.
Evidence
Developer announces that planning for a full redevelopment of Jaws of Extinction has officially begun, targeting a rebuild in Unreal Engine 5 with revised systems, world, and survival mechanics. A dedicated redevelopment page has been set up. No new build or timeline provided — still in early planning.
news post · Jun 29, 2026 source content planned
high
Short description updated to read 'Currently in redevelopment [06/2026]', confirming the developer's active redevelopment announcement.
store metadata · Jun 29, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Forthright Entertainment
Achievements
3
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game


Jaws Of Extinction (JoE) is a story-driven, single-player, and multiplayer, horror-survival RPG. Your story begins on a large, open-world island known as Eden-Nadir; a place renowned for its beauty and thriving wildlife.

You will be faced with decisions that you may not wish to make as you battle against terrifying infected locals, brutal armed survivors, dangerous native wildlife, exposure to the elements, and the threats posed by other players.

Play single-player, co-op with up to 4 friends, or multiplayer on a dedicated server. Follow the storyline and uncover the dark secrets of Eden-Nadir or go off the beaten track and simply survive in the huge, open-world, hand-crafted environment.

The infected can do almost everything you can do—climb, vault, run, and even open doors. To get an edge, players must use stealth, cunning and the appropriate equipment to survive.


The infected are not reanimated undead. They are conscious and completely aware of what is happening, but have no control over their actions. Screaming in pain, they are slaves to the fungal parasite seen protruding from wounds on their bodies.

Headshots will spread a cloud of hazardous fungal spores. The best way to eliminate the infected is by damaging the heart. Take mercy on them.

Infected are attracted to water and become extremely dangerous when exposed to it. Every trip to a reliable watering hole carries risk, and be wary of straying too far from safety when dark clouds are overhead. The skies will betray you in other ways too. Beware of flocks of carrion birds that will give away your position.

What will be your profession? You can build, craft, trade, farm, hunt, fight, scavenge, loot, ambush and steal… it’s all up to you! How will you choose to survive?

The island of Eden-Nadir’s diverse biomes range from sweeping lavender and cornfields to sun-dappled forests and beautiful seashores which feed into murky swamps. If you're looking to settle in a more urban environment, then the island is dotted with deserted towns, fortified cities, even quaint villages and picturesque countryside retreats. All waiting to be claimed.

Last evaluated Sep 18, 2026
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