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Jurassic World Evolution 2: Secret Species Pack Out Now

Hello Park Managers!

We are very excited to announce that the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Secret Species Pack is now available.

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Read below for the full set of patch notes.

DLC - Secret Species Pack


[h2]Hybrid Species[/h2]
Ankylodocus

Spinoceratops

Spinoraptor

Stegoceratops

[h3]New Dinosaur Variants[/h3]
  • Indoraptor Lux Skin
  • Indominus Rex Lux Skin

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
  • Fixed goats bouncing after being hunted by Indoraptor.
  • Streamlined the 'Dislike' list for Hybrid dinosaur relationships to say "Everything" instead of listing individual dinosaur groups.
  • Polished many fight finisher animations.
  • Fixed out of sync audience cheering when a marine reptile would feed from a Shark Feeder.
  • Fixed the neck of the Crichtonsaurus distorting during fights.
  • Fixed Cryolophosaurus struggling to catch and hunt goats.

[h3]Dominion Biosyn Expansion[/h3]
  • Fixed Dimetrodon legs over-extending after killing another Dimetrodon.

[h3]Dominion Malta Expansion[/h3]
  • Fixed the Iguanodon (2022 Variant) Hatchery release audio being out of sync.

[h3]Misc[/h3]
  • Various stability fixes
  • Various animation fixes
  • Various audio fixes
  • Various text and localisation fixes


You can purchase the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Secret Species Pack here.

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Secret Species Pack | Coming 13 March

Hello Park Managers!

Prepare to unleash four new bioengineered hybrid dinosaurs into your parks with the Secret Species Pack, coming to Jurassic World Evolution 2 on 13 March!

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These genetically modified additions are more detailed than ever before, giving your guests a unique and memorable experience as they gaze upon these magnificent new species, including fan-favourite bioluminescent variations to make nighttime an enchanting experience.

[h2]New Dinosaurs[/h2]
Get ready to welcome these extraordinary hybrids into your parks:

Spinoceratops:

A mighty hybrid combined from Sinoceratops and Spinosaurus DNA. First introduced in season four of the hit series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, this species is instantly recognisable from its impressive fin to its imposing horn. However, DNA analysis indicates that Spinoceratops is a predominantly peaceful species.

Stegoceratops:

First glimpsed in the movie Jurassic World on Dr. Wu’s computer, the Stegoceratops combines the might of the Triceratops with the spine defences of the mighty Stegosaurus. Its intimidating horns coupled with its spiked tail, neck, and back make this armoured species a formidable challenge for predators, should they wish to take the risk of challenging it.

Ankylodocus:

Ankylodocus, the largest bioengineered species, boasts sharp spikes on its back and a clubbed tail making this gentle giant a thundering presence in any park.

Spinoraptor:

This predator possesses the cunning and ferociousness of its parent species: the Velociraptor and Spinosaurus. As a social creature the Spinoraptor is happiest when with others of it's own species.

[h2]Bioluminescent Skins[/h2]


New nighttime bioluminescent skins are coming for the four new hybrids as well as for the Indominus Rex and the Indoraptor! These skins will bring your parks to life when the sun goes down, allowing you some hint to where the more dangerous dinosaurs might be lurking in the bushes!



The Secret Species Pack is available on Wednesday 13 March! Don't forget to wishlist on Steam here

Jurassic World Evolution 2 | Update 1.9.2

Hi Park Managers!

Update 1.9.2 is now available for all versions of Jurassic World Evolution 2. Please see the changes below:
  • You can now select the "Modify Genome" button whilst in Automated Hatcheries allowing gene editing of automated species
  • Species created by Automated Hatcheries can now generate traits
  • Stopped VO playing during the Washington State Pre-built Sandbox cinematics
  • Fixed the Open Park button being disabled in the Isla Sorna prebuilt layout
  • Fixed bug where guests would stand still when a vehicle was blocked/parked
  • Reduced likelihood of rangers becoming blocked when navigating between points
  • Fixed bug where dinosaurs would occasionally not perform drinking behaviours correctly
  • Fixed typo in American English for Time of Day settings
  • Fixed bug where changing tabs in the Species Viewer would occasionally not restore control to the player

[h3]Cretaceous Predator Pack[/h3]
  • Gigantoraptor will now hunt guests, small carnivores and small herbivores
  • Increased the lifespan of the Concavenator

[h3]Dominion Biosyn Expansion[/h3]
  • "San Marine Bay" has been corrected to "San Marie Bay".

Should you encounter any issues please be sure to report them.

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack and Update 8 Out Now

Hello Park Managers! 

We're so excited to announce that the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack and Free Update 8 are out now!

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Introduce your park guests to 4 new formidable Cretaceous species that are bound to leave them amazed.

New Prehistoric Species 

Gigantoraptor

The largest known Oviraptorosaur, Gigantoraptor boasts an impressive coat of feathers and large, elongated legs, allowing it to maintain speed for an extended period of time as it chases down its prey. Find out more about this incredible species in our Species Field Guide.

Utahraptor

This intelligent and ruthless predator is sure to impress your guests. With a stunning feather coat and large scythe-like claws, Utahraptor is sure to stop any prey in its tracks. 

Concavenator 

Hailing from the Early Cretaceous period, Concavenator has a distinctive narrow hump which makes its profile instantly recogniseable. This extremely agile theropod is likely to make a stunning addition to your parks. 

Tarbosaurus

Inspired by the Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Netflix Show, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure, Tarbosaurus is a gargantuan predator; make sure to keep it in a secure enclosure to protect your guests from its powerful jaws! 

Free Update 8

Releasing alongside the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack is Free Update 8, which offers a range of new features, including Prebuilt Sandbox Layouts, New Decorations, and more! To get a better idea of what's included in this free update, check out our Announcement Post, or read the full changelog, below! 

Curious as to how the new updates and species look in-game? Catch up on yesterday's preview livestream here

We hope you enjoy the new Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack and Free Update 8, park managers. What are you most looking forward to?

You can purchase the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack here

Release Notes:

DLC - Cretaceous Predator Pack

Prehistoric Species

4 x New Species

● Gigantoraptor
● Utahraptor
● Concavenator 
● Tarbosaurus

Update 8

New Dinosaur Variants

● Allosaurus 2022
● Dimorphodon 2022
● Pteranodon 2001
● Brachiosaurus 2001
● Stegosaurus 1997

Automated hatcheries

● Hatcheries can now be automated to more easily manage dinosaur populations. Park managers can set a target population number which the hatchery will aim to maintain
● Use the automation button on the hatchery to enable it
● Dinosaurs can be released via the hatchery door or delivered to another enclosure
● Available in all hatchery types; land, aviary and lagoon

Species Unlock Shuffling

● This is a new setting to partially randomise the order in which species can be unlocked on the tech tree for both Custom Challenge and Sandbox mode. 

Pack Chase Behaviour

● Selected carnivorous dinosaurs will now chase alongside a same species hunter as they go after their prey

Applies to:
● Yutyrannus
● Australovenator
● Concavenator
● Cryolophosaurus
● Herrerasaurus
● Monolophosaurus
● Utahraptor
● Troodon

New Decorations

● Added additional Decorations in all Building Style
● 2x Bin
● 1x Sun lounger 
● 3x Bench 1
● 2x Plant pot
● 2x Fountain 
● Lagoon Attraction Banner

Prebuilt layouts

● Prebuilt layouts are now available as options in Sandbox and Custom Challenge Mode inspired by Campaign, Challenge and Chaos Theory levels, with existing paths, buildings, enclosures etc...
● You can find those new preset starting layouts on the following maps: 
● United Kingdom
● Isla Nublar 1993
● San Diego
● Isla Sorna
● Isla Nublar 2015
● Sierra Nevada (Dominion Biosyn Expansion) 
● Arizona
● Washington State
● Oregon
● California
● San Albertus (Dominion Malta Expansion)
● San Marie (Dominion Malta Expansion) 
● Santaegidius (Dominion Malta Expansion) 

Park Teams

● You can now pass through Tour Gates when manually controlling MVUs & Ranger Team vehicles

Capture Mode

● While in Capture Mode the player can now change the time of day and the weather
● Time of Day/Weather options will not affect gameplay, and will revert back to default when Capture Mode is closed.
● Available weather effects are map specific

Airlift releases

● Players can now queue multiple asset releases for Airlift when one is already occurring.

Gene Library

● A search bar has been added on the Genome Library and the Species Viewer to facilitate the search of species. 

Show unresearched feeders in the build menu

● The feeder menu will now show unresearched items

 Path replacement brush

● Added a new replacement mode for the path creation tool which will overwrite the paths selected by the brush
● Players can change the radius of the brush

Bug Fixes

● Dinosaurs are now less likely to leave and forget their territory without a clear threat
● Park Teams can now pass through Biosyn Sanctuary forests when controlled by the AI
● All alternative vehicle skins available to the player are now present in Custom Challenge mode
● Adjusted Custom Challenge sabotage risk difficulty tooltip to clarify its functionality
● Players can now enable/disable the `Comfort` characteristic and `Fussy` trait appropriately in Custom Challenge and Sandbox modes
● Reduced guest count requirements for Large Hotels so Malta buildings-only playthroughs are more feasible 
● Troodon, Struthiomimus, and other small animals no longer shake the ground when the camera is focused on them
● Fixed an issue where Transport helicopters would not deliver flying reptiles between Aviaries
● Add "Decoration Foliage" setting to Custom Challenge mode, to enable/disable decorative foliage from all biomes
● Lagoon sections can no longer be deleted while a marine reptile is being transported to that lagoon
● Dinosaurs are now quicker to eat from hunted prey in certain situations
● Tuna will no longer obstruct the placement of Decorations and Buildings on edge of Lagoons
● Research contracts should no longer be offered in Sandbox when research is disabled
● Fixed rare instances where the players was not being able to sell the Carnotaurus in the Malta campaign
● The Lagoon Platform is now available in the Malta Campaign
● Fixed storms not appearing on Biosyn Sanctuary Sandbox levels
● Single placement tree decorations now use the autumn variants in the autumn temperate square map
● Dinosaurs will now prioritise eating and drinking over fleeing when these needs are critically low
● Dinosaur kills by poison now contribute to kill statistics

Misc

● Various stability fixes
● Various animation fixes
● Various audio fixes
● Various text and localisation fixes

Species Field Guide - Gigantoraptor

Welcome back, Park Managers, to our latest Species Field Guide.

In this series, we discuss some of the fascinating prehistoric species you're able to care for in Jurassic World Evolution 2, including both familiar faces and some new ones, and we're really excited to be able to continue sharing and highlighting them!

Today, we'll be taking a closer look at one of the formidable predators coming your way in the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack - Gigantoraptor.

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With an impressive coat of feathers and large, elongated legs, Gigantoraptor is sure to be an intimidating presence in your parks. Initially discovered in Inner Mongolia in 2005, it is the largest discovered Oviraptorosaur in existence; we're sure you can see why it's name means 'Giant Thief'.



Don't let the fact that Gigantoraptor's bottom jaws were thought to be toothless fool you - with a fierce beak common in most Oviraptorosaurs, and powerful legs intended to allow it to build and maintain speed over prolonged periods, its prey stood no chance. 

Despite its foreboding size, Gigantoraptors will need some company in your enclosures, so be sure to have a few of its own kind in the same space - you don't want to see unhappy Gigantoraptors in your parks! 

We hope you enjoyed this introduction to Gigantoraptor, and we're looking forward to seeing how you incorporate them into your parks.
Find out more about what's coming in the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack & Free Update 8 here, and don't forget to wishlist the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack here

If you're curious what Gigantoraptor might look like in your parks, you can also take a closer look in our Cretaceous Predator Pack & Free Update 8 Preview Livestream on 29 November at 4pm GMT on our Twitch and YouTube channels.

The Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack launches 30 November.