By the time Jurassic World Rebirth hit theaters last summer, the franchise had already stretched itself thin creatively. But despite their own shortcomings, Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Dominion (2022) had at least expanded the series into a world where dinosaurs roamed freely, offering up countless future storytelling possibilities while severing ties with the exhausted island setting.But Rebirth ignored all of that, inexplicably wiping out the global dinosaur population and returning the story to yet another island setting for nothing more than “mutant” hybrids.Credit: Universal PicturesJurassic World Rebirth Has Ruined the SeriesWhile the movie did well at the box office, earning $869.1 million worldwide, audiences and critics were quick to point out the film’s many shortcomings. The characters, the script, the retconning, and the overall execution came under heavy fire. The film might have been a box-office hit, but it’s creatively bankrupt.Unsurprisingly, Universal Pictures is rumored to be hatching up another sequel, though nothing has been officially confirmed. Whatever comes next, the studio faces a tough challenge: how to move the story forward without repeating the same mistakes.However, for now, the real “reset” for the franchise is coming from a different direction.Credit: Universal PicturesRelated: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth 2’ Will Be the Wildest Entry in the FranchiseThe Jurassic Franchise Is Hitting Reset“Jurassic Park: Survival”, an upcoming first-person action-adventure game, ignores the latest films entirely and goes back to the beginning. The game takes place on Isla Nublar 24 hours after the events of Steven Spielberg’s original 1993 film. Players take on the role of Dr. Maya Joshi (Payal Mistry), an InGen scientist left behind during the evacuation, and must navigate the island while avoiding dinosaurs that behave unpredictably and realistically.Developed by Saber Interactive, the game emphasizes survival over combat. Players will need to use stealth, find scarce resources, and pay close attention to their surroundings. Classic locations from the original film return, such as the Visitor Center and the T. rex enclosure, along with many never-before-seen areas including a resort hotel and underground bunkers. Watch the official behind-the-scenes featurette for the game below:Related: ‘Jurassic Park’ Confirms One “Dead” Character From 1993 Film Survived, but Which One?While a sequel to Rebirth is inevitable given the latest film’s commercial success, fans will at least have the option to go back to where it all began with “Jurassic Park: Survival”.When Is “Jurassic Park: Survival” Out?There’s no release date for the game, but it will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.“Return to Isla Nublar the day after the events of the beloved 1993 Jurassic Park film in an original adventure 65 million years in the making,” the synopsis for the game reads.“Survive thrilling first-person action as InGen scientist Dr. Maya Joshi, who was unable to evacuate Isla Nublar, in this single-player action-adventure game and discover a never-before-told story. Through thrilling encounters, experience the wonder and danger of dinosaurs, each with their own distinct and adaptive behaviors brought to life by John Hammond’s vision.”Are you excited about the new Jurassic Park game? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!The post ‘Jurassic Park’ Officially Hitting Reset After ‘Rebirth’ Ruins Film Series appeared first on Inside the Magic.