Variant
Primal Dread DLCPreliminary data
Variant is a new character in Brotato's Primal Dread DLC. The DLC is out, but this page has only what has been published so far. We add the stats, weapons and unlock as soon as they are confirmed.
What we know
- The community wiki lists Variant as a Primal Dread character.
- That is all that's documented so far. The wiki page has no stats, weapons or unlock yet.
Source: the Brotato community wiki. Checked 3 November 2026.
Not confirmed yet
- Exact stats and passives
- Starting weapon choices and favoured item tags
- How to unlock Variant
- Where Variant sits on the tier list
What you need
Primal Dread costs $3.99 / €3.99 / £3.39 and needs the base game. It is out now on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG. PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS and Android follow in early 2027.
Each new character has one new achievement, for winning a run with them on any map.
Other Primal Dread characters (10 in total)
- Time Shifter: Take a hit and everything around you slows down, except you.
- Veteran: A one-potato army used to fighting swarms with no time to heal.
- Archeologist: Digs up crates from dig sites and gets stronger with every crate.
- Poacher: Marks a hunting zone. Kills inside it make the Poacher much stronger but drop less money.
- Arsonist: A fire build, shown with a Molotov and flaming brass knuckles.
- Caveman: Built around Primitive weapons, which hit harder under a condition.
- Mad Scientist: Named on the community wiki. No details published yet.
- Droid: Named on the community wiki. No details published yet.
Read about the Evolution stat. Already played Variant? Tell us what you found in the forum.
FAQ
What does Variant do in Brotato?
The community wiki lists Variant as a Primal Dread character. That is all that's documented so far. The wiki page has no stats, weapons or unlock yet.
What do I need to play Variant?
Variant is part of the Primal Dread DLC ($3.99 / €3.99 / £3.39), which needs the base game. It is out now on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.