How to sprint in Exoprimal

Promotional art for Exoprimal by Capcom
Outmanuvere dangerous raptors by outrunning them (Image via Capcom)

Capcom's Exoprimal is perhaps the most surprising new IP that's currently available to play right now. This multiplayer hero shooter featuring hordes of dinosaurs has captivated fans with its gameplay. After a sizable beta, its final launch allows players to dive into the full-fat experience. Before users can tackle hungry waves of dinosaurs, however, they must go through the basics.

This is in the form of an extensive tutorial segment in the game that was also featured in its beta. Set in a small sandbox firing range, players will don various Exosuits and engage in training programs. They have to come to grips with the controls, as maneuvering your unit is key to beating Exoprimal's harsh adversities. This article will discuss how to sprint in this title.


How do you sprint in Exoprimal on different platforms?

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Sprinting allows you to move around quickly. Given how agile this title's dinosaurs are and the large numbers in which they can flood out of portals, this is a crucial mechanic. it's even more important when the pilot is outside of the Exosuit, which is necessary to do if you want to put on different armor.

As such, you must be on your toes at all times and run to avoid taking damage. To sprint, press the following buttons:

  • Keyboard: Press the Left Shift button to sprint; this is more or less like how standard games allow you to use the mechanic on the PC platform.
  • Controller: Press down on the left thumb stick to enter a sprint phase. Then use the right stick to maneuver the camera and, by extension, the Exosuit.

Note that the keyboard's button, Left Shift, is also used for zooming in using the scope on various weapons. Sprinting is also a tad cumbersome on controller, but you should get used to it after a few sessions. The game has an extensive training mode where you can spend as much time as you like learning about all its fundamentals.


What is Exoprimal about?

Taking place in 2040, mysterious portals opening around Earth are flooding the planet with a swarm of angry and hungry dinosaurs. To combat this, the corporation Aibius has developed an AI called Leviathan. Capable of predicting future outbreaks, it helps that firm create super-advanced Exosuits that trained soldiers can use to curb the threat.

These items come in various flavors, from beefy tanks and aggressive damage dealers to those that make your character a more agile support unit. Since this is a third-person online multiplayer game, players must work together with random gamers or in co-op to achieve victory. Most instances will see two-player teams going against one another to complete objectives. At the same time, hordes of dinosaurs will ravage both sides indiscriminately,

Thankfully, there is a swathe of varied weapons to help mow down these feral foes. Players can customize their Exosuit with different combinations of modules. From missile pod barrages to projectable energy barriers to stave off ambushes, gamers have many options to overcome challenges.

They can even summon and control large beasts like a Tyrannosaurus Rex temporarily to deal extra damage.


Exoprimal was released on July 14, 2023, and is available on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.

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