Brotato Primal Dread Wiki
Fan-Made Community WikiYour complete companion for the Brotato: Primal Dread DLC on Steam. Master all 10 new characters, 17 weapons, and 40 items with in-depth Jungle wave guides, Evolution mechanics, and build walkthroughs.
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Your Primal Dread Journey
Know the DLC
Start with the overview: what the Primal Dread DLC changes about the Brotato loop, what the $3.99 pack includes, and whether it is worth it.
Survive the Jungle
The Jungle waves do not forgive: learn the enemy packs, pit hazards, and materials routing you need to survive at higher Danger levels.
Meet the Characters
Compare all 10 new survivors — Time Shifter, Veteran, and Archeologist included — by passive, starting weapon, and playstyle.
Evolution: Mecha vs Mutation
Understand both Evolution paths before you commit: parts-reinforced weapons on Mecha, item duplication with Mutagens on Mutation.
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What Is the Primal Dread DLC?
The full overview: every map, wave, weapon, and mode in the $3.99 pack, and whether it is worth buying.
All 10 New Characters
Time Shifter, Veteran, Archeologist, and the rest of the new survivors with passives and starting gear.
Danger 5 Guide: Surviving the Jungle
Enemy composition, hazards, and build priorities for clearing the new Jungle map on the hardest difficulty.
Items & Weapons Database
All 17 new weapons and 40 new items, including the Fossil set whose effects stack as you collect more.
Evolution: Mecha vs Mutation
Compare both Evolution paths — weapon parts and laser dinosaurs against Mutagens and acid-spreading mutants.
v1.2.0.1 Patch Notes
The day-one patch raised base Mutagen drop rates from 2% to 3% and fixed Survivor, co-op, and shop issues.
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Characters, weapons, items, Jungle guides, Evolution mechanics, and patch coverage for the Primal Dread DLC.
Characters
All 10 new survivors — Time Shifter, Veteran, and Archeologist included — with passives, starting gear, and unlock notes.
Weapons
The 17 new DLC weapons with stats, rarities, attack types, and which ones support Mecha mechanization.
Items & Fossils
All 40 new items plus the Fossil set — every Fossil has a unique effect that strengthens the more you carry.
Jungle Survival Guide
Clearing the new Jungle map on Danger 5: charging dinosaur packs, flying enemies, and pit hazards.
Evolution Mechanics
Mecha vs Mutation: reinforce weapons with parts or duplicate item effects with Mutagens — and the dinosaurs each path unleashes.
Enemies & Bosses
A bestiary of the Jungle's dinosaur army, from charging packs to laser-firing mecha and acid-spreading mutants.
Builds & Tier List
DLC builds and tier lists: character pairings, weapon synergies, and strategies for higher Danger levels.
Updates & FAQ
The release timeline and patch notes — the v1.2.0.0 launch, the v1.2.0.1 Mutagen fix, and common questions.
What is Brotato: Primal Dread?
Brotato: Primal Dread is a paid DLC for the arena roguelite Brotato. Released on November 2, 2026 alongside the free v1.2.0.0 update, it sends the potato survivors into the Jungle — a new 20-wave map stalked by a dinosaur army.
The DLC adds 10 new characters, 17 new weapons, and 40 new items — including the Fossil set, whose effects grow stronger the more Fossils you carry — plus the Evolution system, which splits every run between the Mecha and Mutation paths.
Developed by Blobfish Games and Evil Empire and published by Blobfish Games, the DLC costs $3.99 on Steam and requires the base game. This unofficial wiki is built by players to document every character, weapon, item, and wave.
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- Developer
- Blobfish & Evil Empire
- Publisher
- Blobfish Games
- Platform
- Steam (PC)
- Price
- $3.99
- Released
- Nov 2, 2026
- Requires
- Brotato base game
- Base Game
- Out since 2023
- Latest Patch
- v1.2.0.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about Brotato: Primal Dread.
What is Brotato: Primal Dread?
Primal Dread is a paid DLC expansion for Brotato. Released on November 2, 2026 for $3.99, it adds the 20-wave Jungle map, 10 new characters, 17 new weapons, 40 new items, and the Evolution system with its Mecha and Mutation paths.
Does Primal Dread require the base game?
Yes. Primal Dread is a DLC, not a standalone game — you need the base game Brotato on Steam to play it. The accompanying v1.2.0.0 update, including Item Sets, is free for all base-game players.
How does the Evolution system work?
During a run you commit to one of two paths. The Mecha path reinforces weapons with parts and lets you dismantle mechanized weapons in the shop; the Mutation path can duplicate item effects using Mutagens. Each path also changes the dinosaur enemies you face.
What changed in the v1.2.0.1 update?
Released on November 3, 2026, the day-one patch raised the base Mutagen drop rate from 2% to 3% and fixed several Survivor, co-op, and shop interface issues.
Which new characters were confirmed at launch?
The official launch announcement highlighted Time Shifter, Veteran, and Archeologist among the 10 new survivors. The full roster is documented in our Characters overview, with unlock conditions that have not been verified in-game marked accordingly.
Is Primal Dread coming to Switch, PS5, Xbox, or mobile?
No console or mobile versions have been announced. The DLC is currently available on Steam only; this page will be updated if Blobfish Games announces additional platforms.
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From your first Jungle run to mastered Evolution builds, this community wiki covers every character, weapon, and wave — free and up to date.
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