The Primal Pursuit monster truck is a premium survivor vehicle in the Roblox survival game Primal Pursuit (developed by the Primal Pursuit group). Designed as a bulky, high-health transport option, it pairs heavy durability with a built-in turbo-charge boost. While it lacks built-in weapon mounts, it gives human players a durable platform to outrun predators across flat terrain when managed with sufficient fuel.

Primal Pursuit Monster Truck Stats and Specifications

Community stat breakdowns and in-game showcases confirm that the monster truck leans heavily into durability and burst speed rather than nimble handling.

Vehicle AttributeStat Value
Health Points (HP)650 HP
Base Speed67
Fuel Tank Capacity65 Fuel
Seating Capacity4 Seats
AccelerationMid
Mobility / TurningMid (No drifting)
Built-in TurretNone (Passengers shoot personal weapons)
Standalone Price599 Robux

With 650 HP, the monster truck sits comfortably above lighter vehicles like the Lunar Rover (440 HP) and Cyber Truck (500 HP), though below the heavy Humvee (750 HP). This allows the vehicle to withstand multiple direct attacks from large predators like the T-Rex, Bronto, or Giganotosaurus before getting totaled.

How to Unlock the Monster Truck

The monster truck is not purchasable with in-game bones earned through standard matches or the AFK Island. It is strictly a Robux gamepass vehicle.

  • Standalone Gamepass: Available on the Roblox store page for 599 Robux under the name [LIMITED] Monster Truck.
  • Lava Bundle: Available for 2,449 Robux. This bundle packages the monster truck alongside the Lava Giga skin and the Flamethrower weapon.

The game's official store listings mark the monster truck as a limited-time bundle feature subject to going off-sale.

Special Ability: Turbo-Charge Boost

The standout mechanic of the monster truck is its activated speed ability. Unlike standard starter vehicles that rely purely on baseline acceleration, the monster truck features an exhaust-flame boost triggered via keybind (such as the H key during gameplay).

When activated:

  • The truck gains a substantial surge in forward speed, allowing it to pull away from sprinting dinosaurs such as the Carnotaurus, Mecha T-Rex, or Raptor.
  • Visual flame exhausts burst from the sides of the truck. Player testing confirms these flames are aesthetic and do not inflict contact damage on chasing dinosaurs.
  • The boost consumes fuel at an accelerated rate. Activating the ability continuously empties the 65-unit fuel tank within moments.

Because the turbo mode burns fuel rapidly, drivers must reserve the boost for sudden breakaways rather than continuous transit.

Handling and Terrain Performance

While the monster truck excels in straight-line durability, gameplay tests reveal distinct handling trade-offs:

  • Steep Inclines: Despite having oversized tires, the monster truck scales hills, slopes, and rocky terrain slowly compared to lighter buggies or the Lunar Rover.
  • Drifting and Cornering: The vehicle lacks sharp handbrake drifting mechanics. Turning circles are wider, meaning sudden sharp cuts around structures or trees can cause collisions.
  • Bumping Obstacles: Getting pinned against map obstacles, trees, or gates nullifies the high HP advantage quickly, as large carnivores can pin the chassis and strike down survivors inside.

Team Play and Passenger Roles

The monster truck features four seats, making it a viable squad transport. However, it does not come with an automated or mounted roof turret like the Humvee.

Offense relies entirely on passenger loadouts. Teammates riding in passenger seats can aim and fire personal guns—such as the Minigun, Plasma Rifle, or IWS—while the driver focuses purely on navigation.

To maintain the truck during long matches, squads should carry:

  • Starter Fuel Cans: Essential for replenishing the tank immediately after using turbo bursts.
  • ToolKits: Required to repair the truck back to 650 HP after absorbing blows from dinosaurs.

Primal Pursuit Monster Truck FAQ

How much does the monster truck cost in Primal Pursuit?

The monster truck costs 599 Robux when purchased as an individual gamepass. It is also sold as part of the limited Lava Bundle for 2,449 Robux.

Can you buy the monster truck with bones?

No. There is no in-game bone price for the monster truck. It is exclusively acquired via Robux through the gamepass shop.

Does the monster truck have a mounted gun?

No. The vehicle has four passenger seats, but no built-in gun turret. Passengers must use their own equipped weapons, such as shotguns, rifles, or miniguns, while riding inside.

Does the turbo flame deal damage to dinosaurs?

No. In-game testing confirms the flames emitted from the exhaust during turbo boost do not deal damage to dinosaurs. The ability only provides an acceleration increase at the expense of heavy fuel consumption.

Can the monster truck drift?

No. Community tests show the vehicle cannot drift using handbrake mechanics, resulting in wider turns compared to smaller, lighter rover-class vehicles.