Theropod canidates for upcoming dlcs

[The True Carchar]

I love this game so much and (I'm brand new here by the way) the Dinosaurs that are included. But adding some more theropods will improve the game I think. Here are some that I would like to see.
Carcharodontosaurids
Mapusaurus: Only outmatched in length by the Spino, and outmatched by T.Rex and Giga in mass, I think this would be a great addition to the large carnivores. Adding on to that could be the fact that it hunted in packs, so a unique animation only Mapusaurus has access to, would be cool. Hopefully Frontier can make it not look like the Giga as they are close relatives.

Concavenator: I love this dinosaur. That fact that it has one to two humps on its back makes it similar looking to the Spino but having the facial features of a Carcharodontosaurid really makes it a unique dinosaur in combination with proto-feathers. It's also speculated the hump(s) were colorful, so Frontier could make it as colorful as a Tapejara crest or even make it glow-in-the-dark like the Styxosaurus.

Abelisaurids
Rajasaurus: The "regal/king lizard" grew to around 7 meters long and resided in ancient India. This close relative of Majungasaurus sported a singular horn would be a cool addition to the Abelisaurid roster as we have few.

Tyrannosaurids
Daspletosaurus: The "frightful lizard" preyed on ceratopsians like Chasmosaurus and Centrosaurus and was the 4th largest Tyrannosaur discovered, weighing in at three to four tonnes. Like all Tyrannosaurs it had two fingers accompanied by famously short front limbs. It's possible that it stalked the ceratopsians similar to how the lions in Africa do so to zebras today, and an animation that accompanies this info, would make it stand out from other theropods in the game.

Allosaurs
Sarophaganax: The "lord of lizard eaters" was the largest Allosaur found. This large carnivore had more Carcharodontosaurid-like features on the vertebra though it is still classed as an Allosaurid. Unlike the Allosaurus it didn't use its jaw like a hatchet but instead maybe let its cousin Allosaurus do the dirty work and scare it off later, as suggested in Planet Dinosaur as it was much larger.

Thanks for reading and leave any criticism in a reply!

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

I love this game so much and (I'm brand new here by the way) the Dinosaurs that are included. But adding some more theropods will improve the game I think. Here are some that I would like to see.
Carcharodontosaurids
Mapusaurus: Only outmatched in length by the Spino, and outmatched by T.Rex and Giga in mass, I think this would be a great addition to the large carnivores. Adding on to that could be the fact that it hunted in packs, so a unique animation only Mapusaurus has access to, would be cool. Hopefully Frontier can make it not look like the Giga as they are close relatives.
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Concavenator: I love this dinosaur. That fact that it has one to two humps on its back makes it similar looking to the Spino but having the facial features of a Carcharodontosaurid really makes it a unique dinosaur in combination with proto-feathers. It's also speculated the hump(s) were colorful, so Frontier could make it as colorful as a Tapejara crest or even make it glow-in-the-dark like the Styxosaurus.

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Abelisaurids
Rajasaurus: The "regal/king lizard" grew to around 7 meters long and resided in ancient India. This close relative of Majungasaurus sported a singular horn would be a cool addition to the Abelisaurid roster as we have few.

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Tyrannosaurids
Daspletosaurus: The "frightful lizard" preyed on ceratopsians like Chasmosaurus and Centrosaurus and was the 4th largest Tyrannosaur discovered, weighing in at three to four tonnes. Like all Tyrannosaurs it had two fingers accompanied by famously short front limbs. It's possible that it stalked the ceratopsians similar to how the lions in Africa do so to zebras today, and an animation that accompanies this info, would make it stand out from other theropods in the game.
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Allosaurs
Sarophaganax: The "lord of lizard eaters" was the largest Allosaur found. This large carnivore had more Carcharodontosaurid-like features on the vertebra though it is still classed as an Allosaurid. Unlike the Allosaurus it didn't use its jaw like a hatchet but instead maybe let its cousin Allosaurus do the dirty work and scare it off later, as suggested in Planet Dinosaur as it was much larger.
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Thanks for reading and leave any criticism in a reply!

Nice.

 

[The True Carchar]

Nice.

thanks.

 

[VSSEMike]

I am not sure about the alvarezsaurid-type theropod.

As a sample, there is the Achillesaurus, named in reference to Achilles' heel. It lived in Upper Cretaceous and is discovered in Bajo de la Carpa Formation in Argentina.

 

[DragonNTiger]

Meh... with the exception of Concavenator and its obvious hump, there's nothing that really seperates any of these from the animals already in the game.

I am not sure about the alvarezsaurid-type theropod.

As a sample, there is the Achillesaurus, named in reference to Achilles' heel. It lived in Upper Cretaceous and is discovered in Bajo de la Carpa Formation in Argentina.

Seeing as how there are no Alvarezsaurs in the game, literally any could work. That said, I'd go with something a bit more obvious, like say, Alvarezsaurus itself, which is not only the namesake of the whole group, but some people suspect Achillesaurus to be synonymous with.

Another good option would be Mononykus, which were on display in the Lockwood Manor.

There's also Haplocheirus, a particularly large and primitive Alvarezsaur that lived alongside Mamenchisaurus and Monolophosaurus.

 

[The Carcharodontogenius]

thanks.

Do you still want Tarbosaurus?

 

[Vanguard 1998]

I love this game so much and (I'm brand new here by the way) the Dinosaurs that are included. But adding some more theropods will improve the game I think. Here are some that I would like to see.
Carcharodontosaurids
Mapusaurus: Only outmatched in length by the Spino, and outmatched by T.Rex and Giga in mass, I think this would be a great addition to the large carnivores. Adding on to that could be the fact that it hunted in packs, so a unique animation only Mapusaurus has access to, would be cool. Hopefully Frontier can make it not look like the Giga as they are close relatives.
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Concavenator: I love this dinosaur. That fact that it has one to two humps on its back makes it similar looking to the Spino but having the facial features of a Carcharodontosaurid really makes it a unique dinosaur in combination with proto-feathers. It's also speculated the hump(s) were colorful, so Frontier could make it as colorful as a Tapejara crest or even make it glow-in-the-dark like the Styxosaurus.

View attachment 353645

Abelisaurids
Rajasaurus: The "regal/king lizard" grew to around 7 meters long and resided in ancient India. This close relative of Majungasaurus sported a singular horn would be a cool addition to the Abelisaurid roster as we have few.

View attachment 353646

Tyrannosaurids
Daspletosaurus: The "frightful lizard" preyed on ceratopsians like Chasmosaurus and Centrosaurus and was the 4th largest Tyrannosaur discovered, weighing in at three to four tons. Like all Tyrannosaurs it had two fingers accompanied by famously short front limbs. It's possible that it stalked the ceratopsians similar to how the lions in Africa do so to zebras today, and an animation that accompanies this info, would make it stand out from other theropods in the game.
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Allosaurs
Saurophaganax: The "lord of lizard eaters" was the largest Allosaur found. This large carnivore had more Carcharodontosaurid-like features on the vertebra though it is still classed as an Allosaurid. Unlike the Allosaurus it didn't use its jaw like a hatchet but instead maybe let its cousin Allosaurus do the dirty work and scare it off later, as suggested in Planet Dinosaur as it was much larger.
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Thanks for reading and leave any criticism in a reply!

I like most of your suggestions. I'm not sure about Daspletosaurus because it might look too much like Albertosaurus. Some species that could make nice additions to the game include:
Dryptosaurus, A genus of basal eotyrannosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived on the island continent of Appalachia approximately 67 million years ago during the end of the late Cretaceous period. Dryptosaurus was a large, bipedal, ground-dwelling carnivore that could grow up to 7.5 metres (25 ft) long and weigh up to 1.5 metric tons (1.7 short tons). At one point in time, it was a well known species thanks to a famous painting of the genus by the famous paleoartist Charles Knight. The 1897 watercolor painting titled Leaping Laelaps is believed to represent the earliest depiction of theropods as highly active and dynamic animals. I believe this species is worthy of at least some recognition because of this.

Ornitholestes, This is one of the small dinosaur species often associated with the Jurassic Period. Often times, Ornitholestes has been portrayed as having scaly skin with no feathers; although there have been some rare exceptions. While it is believed they mostly hunted small animals for food, they might have hunted larger prey, like a half-grown Camptosaurus, by hunting in packs. It would be nice to see this iconic species added to the game as a feathered species.

Elaphrosaurus, A genus of ceratosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 154 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic Period in what is now Tanzania in Africa. Elaphrosaurus was a medium-sized but lightly built member of the group that could grow up to 6.2 m (20 ft) long. Morphologically, this dinosaur is significant in two ways. Firstly, it has a relatively long body but is very shallow-chested for a theropod of its size. Secondly, it has very short hindlimbs in comparison with its body. It is thought that it likely hunted the small and swift ornithopod herbivores. However, newer research support the idea that Elaphrosaurus was either a herbivore or omnivore.

Skorpiovenator, A genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian to Turonian) Huincul Formation of Argentina. It is one of the most complete and informative abelisaurids yet known, described from a nearly complete and articulated skeleton. It is estimated to have grown up to 6–6.2 m (19.7–20.3 ft) in length. Its name means scorpion hunter. It was featured in Planet Dinosaur.

Spectrovenator, A genus of basal abelisaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the early Cretaceous period recovered from the Quiricó Formation in Brazil. Its name means ghost hunter because the holotype was unexpectedly found under the holotype of Tapuiasaurus.

Eoabelisaurus, A genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Lower Jurassic Cañadón Asfalto Formation of the Cañadón Asfalto Basin in Argentina, South America. The generic name combines a Greek ἠώς, (eos), "dawn", with the name Abelisaurus, in reference to the fact it represents an early relative of the latter. This abelisaurid species lived more than 40 million years prior to any of its other relatives in the early Jurassic period.

Austroraptor, A genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the Campanian and Maastrichtian ages of the Late Cretaceous period in what is now Argentina. Austroraptor was a large, moderately-built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore, estimated at 5–6 m (16–20 ft) long. It is the largest dromaeosaur to be discovered in the Southern Hemisphere. They are believed to have been piscivores. The genus name Austroraptor means "Southern Thief," and is derived from the Latin word auster meaning "the south wind" and the Latin word raptor meaning "thief." The specific name cabazai was chosen in honor of Héctor "Tito" Cabaza, who founded the Museo Municipal de Lamarque where the specimen was partially studied. It was featured in Prehistoric Planet.

Lusovenator, A genus of carcharodontosaurian theropod dinosaur, from the Late Jurassic Praia de Amoreira Porto-Novo Member and the Late Jurassic-Early Cretaceous Assenta Member of the Lourinhã Formation in present-day Portugal. The generic name Lusovenator is derived from Lusitania, the province of the Roman Empire that roughly matches present-day Portugal, affixed with the Latin venator, meaning "hunter".

Afrovenator, A genus of megalosaurid theropod dinosaur from the Middle to Late Jurassic Period found in the Tiourarén Formation of the department of Agadez in Niger. The generic name comes from the Latin afer, "African", and venator, "hunter". The generic name refers to its predatory nature, and its provenance from Africa. The specific name refers to Abaka, the Tuareg name for the region of Niger where the fossil was found.

Dubreuillosaurus, a genus of carnivorous dinosaur from present day France that lived in the middle Jurassic period. The type specimen of Dubreuillosaurus is in the number of preserved elements only rivalled in this group by that of Eustreptospondylus. Despite its remains being found on an island, it didn't show any signs of insular dwarfism.

Piatnitzkysaurus, A genus of megalosauroid theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 179 to 177 million years ago during the lower part of the Jurassic Period in what is now Argentina. The Holotype specimen was very complete and is one of the best known from a Megalosaur. Additionally, it is considered to be the most completely known theropod from the Middle-Late Jurassic Period of the Southern Hemisphere.

Yangchuanosaurus, An genus of metriacanthosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in China from the Middle Jurassic to Early Cretaceous periods. Yangchuanosaurus hails from the Upper Shaximiao Formation and Suining Formation and was the largest predator in the area during that time. It is believed to have grown between 26 and 36 feet long and weighed around 3 tons. This theropod was named after the area in which was discovered, Yongchuan, in China.

Lourinhanosaurus, A species of carnivorous theropod that lived during the Late Jurassic Period that was found in the Lourinhã Formation in Portugal. In addition to some sub adult fossils that were found, 100 eggs from this species were recovered as well. This was the first theropod dinosaur which Gastroliths were found to have been intentionally ingested.

Maip macrothorax: A species of large megaraptorid theropod dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period found in the Chorrillo Formation of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It is suspected to be the largest megaraptorid known from South America, and possibly the world. The generic name, Maip, references a malicious being in Aonikenk mythology that is “the shadow of death” that kills with cold wind.

Tratayenia, an extinct genus of megaraptoran theropod dinosaurs that lived during the late Cretaceous period whose remains were found in the Bajo de la Carpa Formation of Argentina. It grew to be around 8 meters (26 ft.) long. Tratayenia is one of the youngest known genera of megaraptorans, having lived only about 83 million years ago. Tratayenia is also the largest-bodied carnivorous animal named from the Bajo de la Carpa Formation, reinforcing the hypothesis that megaraptorids were apex predators in southern South America from the Turonian through the Santonian or early Campanian, following the extinction of carcharodontosaurids.

Changyuraptor, It is known from a single fossil specimen representing the species Changyuraptor yangi, which was discovered from Early Cretaceous deposits in Liaoning Province, China. At the time of its discovery, C. yangi was the largest four-winged dinosaur known and among the largest Mesozoic flying paravians.

Rahonavis, A genus of bird-like theropods from the Late Cretaceous of what is now northwestern Madagascar. It is known from a partial skeleton found in Maevarano Formation rocks at a quarry near Berivotra, Mahajanga Province. It was originally the first African coelurosaur until the Nqwebasaurus was discovered in 2000. The name Rahonavis means, approximately, "cloud menace bird", from Malagasy rahona (RA-hoo-na, "cloud" or "menace") + Latin avis "bird". It is believed that Rahonavis was capable of powered flight, but this is still being debated.

 

[VSSEMike]

I like most of your suggestions. I'm not sure about Daspletosaurus because it might look too much like Albertosaurus. Some species that could make nice additions to the game include:
Dryptosaurus, A genus of basal eotyrannosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived on the island continent of Appalachia approximately 67 million years ago during the end of the late Cretaceous period. Dryptosaurus was a large, bipedal, ground-dwelling carnivore that could grow up to 7.5 metres (25 ft) long and weigh up to 1.5 metric tons (1.7 short tons). At one point in time, it was a well known species thanks to a famous painting of the genus by the famous paleoartist Charles Knight. The 1897 watercolor painting titled Leaping Laelaps is believed to represent the earliest depiction of theropods as highly active and dynamic animals. I believe this species is worthy of at least some recognition because of this.
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Ornitholestes, This is one of the small dinosaur species often associated with the Jurassic Period. Often times, Ornitholestes has been portrayed as having scaly skin with no feathers; although there have been some rare exceptions. While it is believed they mostly hunted small animals for food, they might have hunted larger prey, like a half-grown Camptosaurus, by hunting in packs. It would be nice to see this iconic species added to the game as a feathered species.
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Elaphrosaurus, A genus of ceratosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 154 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic Period in what is now Tanzania in Africa. Elaphrosaurus was a medium-sized but lightly built member of the group that could grow up to 6.2 m (20 ft) long. Morphologically, this dinosaur is significant in two ways. Firstly, it has a relatively long body but is very shallow-chested for a theropod of its size. Secondly, it has very short hindlimbs in comparison with its body. It is thought that it likely hunted the small and swift ornithopod herbivores. However, newer research support the idea that Elaphrosaurus was either a herbivore or omnivore.
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Skorpiovenator, A genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian to Turonian) Huincul Formation of Argentina. It is one of the most complete and informative abelisaurids yet known, described from a nearly complete and articulated skeleton. It is estimated to have grown up to 6–6.2 m (19.7–20.3 ft) in length. Its name means scorpion hunter. It was featured in Planet Dinosaur.
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Spectrovenator, A genus of basal abelisaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the early Cretaceous period recovered from the Quiricó Formation in Brazil. Its name means ghost hunter because the holotype was unexpectedly found under the holotype of Tapuiasaurus.

Eoabelisaurus, A genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Lower Jurassic Cañadón Asfalto Formation of the Cañadón Asfalto Basin in Argentina, South America. The generic name combines a Greek ἠώς, (eos), "dawn", with the name Abelisaurus, in reference to the fact it represents an early relative of the latter. This abelisaurid species lived more than 40 million years prior to any of its other relatives in the early Jurassic period.

Austroraptor, A genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the Campanian and Maastrichtian ages of the Late Cretaceous period in what is now Argentina. Austroraptor was a large, moderately-built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore, estimated at 5–6 m (16–20 ft) long. It is the largest dromaeosaur to be discovered in the Southern Hemisphere. They are believed to have been piscivores. The genus name Austroraptor means "Southern Thief," and is derived from the Latin word auster meaning "the south wind" and the Latin word raptor meaning "thief." The specific name cabazai was chosen in honor of Héctor "Tito" Cabaza, who founded the Museo Municipal de Lamarque where the specimen was partially studied. It was featured in Prehistoric Planet.
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Lusovenator, A genus of carcharodontosaurian theropod dinosaur, from the Late Jurassic Praia de Amoreira Porto-Novo Member and the Late Jurassic-Early Cretaceous Assenta Member of the Lourinhã Formation in present-day Portugal. The generic name Lusovenator is derived from Lusitania, the province of the Roman Empire that roughly matches present-day Portugal, affixed with the Latin venator, meaning "hunter".
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Afrovenator, A genus of megalosaurid theropod dinosaur from the Middle to Late Jurassic Period found in the Tiourarén Formation of the department of Agadez in Niger. The generic name comes from the Latin afer, "African", and venator, "hunter". The generic name refers to its predatory nature, and its provenance from Africa. The specific name refers to Abaka, the Tuareg name for the region of Niger where the fossil was found.
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Dubreuillosaurus, a genus of carnivorous dinosaur from present day France that lived in the middle Jurassic period. The type specimen of Dubreuillosaurus is in the number of preserved elements only rivalled in this group by that of Eustreptospondylus. Despite its remains being found on an island, it didn't show any signs of insular dwarfism.

Piatnitzkysaurus, A genus of megalosauroid theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 179 to 177 million years ago during the lower part of the Jurassic Period in what is now Argentina. The Holotype specimen was very complete and is one of the best known from a Megalosaur. Additionally, it is considered to be the most completely known theropod from the Middle-Late Jurassic Period of the Southern Hemisphere.

Yangchuanosaurus, An genus of metriacanthosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in China from the Middle Jurassic to Early Cretaceous periods. Yangchuanosaurus hails from the Upper Shaximiao Formation and Suining Formation and was the largest predator in the area during that time. It is believed to have grown between 26 and 36 feet long and weighed around 3 tons. This theropod was named after the area in which was discovered, Yongchuan, in China.
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Lourinhanosaurus, A species of carnivorous theropod that lived during the Late Jurassic Period that was found in the Lourinhã Formation in Portugal. In addition to some sub adult fossils that were found, 100 eggs from this species were recovered as well. This was the first theropod dinosaur which Gastroliths were found to have been intentionally ingested.

Maip macrothorax: A species of large megaraptorid theropod dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period found in the Chorrillo Formation of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It is suspected to be the largest megaraptorid known from South America, and possibly the world. The generic name, Maip, references a malicious being in Aonikenk mythology that is “the shadow of death” that kills with cold wind.
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Tratayenia, an extinct genus of megaraptoran theropod dinosaurs that lived during the late Cretaceous period whose remains were found in the Bajo de la Carpa Formation of Argentina. It grew to be around 8 meters (26 ft.) long. Tratayenia is one of the youngest known genera of megaraptorans, having lived only about 83 million years ago. Tratayenia is also the largest-bodied carnivorous animal named from the Bajo de la Carpa Formation, reinforcing the hypothesis that megaraptorids were apex predators in southern South America from the Turonian through the Santonian or early Campanian, following the extinction of carcharodontosaurids.

Changyuraptor, It is known from a single fossil specimen representing the species Changyuraptor yangi, which was discovered from Early Cretaceous deposits in Liaoning Province, China. At the time of its discovery, C. yangi was the largest four-winged dinosaur known and among the largest Mesozoic flying paravians.

Rahonavis, A genus of bird-like theropods from the Late Cretaceous of what is now northwestern Madagascar. It is known from a partial skeleton found in Maevarano Formation rocks at a quarry near Berivotra, Mahajanga Province. It was originally the first African coelurosaur until the Nqwebasaurus was discovered in 2000. The name Rahonavis means, approximately, "cloud menace bird", from Malagasy rahona (RA-hoo-na, "cloud" or "menace") + Latin avis "bird". It is believed that Rahonavis was capable of powered flight, but this is still being debated.
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Ornitholestes and Austroraptor will do.

Austroraptor is on uniqueness, differ from the other species of dromaeosaurs.

In the original novel version of The Lost World: Jurassic Park, a carcass of Ornitholestes appeared. I am sure people would want to see a living one.

 

[Dinotracker]

Ornitholestes and Austroraptor will do.

Austroraptor is on uniqueness, differ from the other species of dromaeosaurs.

In the original novel version of The Lost World: Jurassic Park, a carcass of Ornitholestes appeared. I am sure people would want to see a living one.

this two species and Concavenator modelled after the original statue of it in the JW Lost kingdoom movie would be nice to have ingame !