Jurassic World Evolution 2 News

Hi Park Managers!

Update 1.8.2 is now available for all versions of Jurassic World Evolution 2. Please see the changes below:

Bug Fixes

● Lagoon Viewing Domes and Lagoon Rock Platforms should no longer float on the surface of Lagoons after loading a save. Players with this issue need to save and reload their game again to resolve it
● Hunting packs of dinosaurs should no longer panic after attacking and taking down another dinosaur
● Fixed certain cases of dinosaurs disliking their own species
● Added the research required to counter the "Fussy" trait in Sandbox or Custom Challenge Mode
● "Building Style" and "Staff and Guests" category details are no longer switched in the Custom Challenge Mode set-up
● Genome Modification Limits should now be applied as intended in Custom Challenge mode
● Fixed an instance where all missions would vanish during Chaos Theory: Jurassic Park's introduction dialogue

Prehistoric Marine Species Pack:

● Nothosaurus has found her courage and should no longer panic when seeing the Archelon. This will also allow Nothosaurus to use Lagoon Rock Platforms alongside Archelon

Misc:

● Various stability fixes
● Various animation fixes

Hello Park Managers!

We're so excited to announce that the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack is out now, alongside Free Update 7! 

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Welcome four incredible marine species and give your park guests an unforgettable underwater experience. You'll discover powerful, armoured predators and gentle giants, housing prehistoric reptiles that are bound to astound and amaze. 

New Prehistoric Species

Archelon

The largest turtle ever discovered, Archelon boasts a hooked beak, leathery carapace, and large flippers. Your park guests are going to flip out at seeing this incredible species! You can find out more about Archelon in our Species Field Guide.

Dunkleosteus 

There's no arguing that Dunkleosteus is a formidable marine species. With a massive, sharpened jaw, this voracious predator is sure to catch the eye of your guests as it feeds from your Lagoon's shark feeder. 

Nothosaurus 

There she glows...! Not only does Nothosaurus possess an impressive set of teeth and nimble frame, but you'll also be able to select a bioluminescent skin for them!  

Shonisaurus 

The graceful giant of the Late Triassic Period, Shonisaurus' size is its biggest defence against predators. With a distinctively long, skinny snout, your park guests are sure to be excited to see them, too. 



Lagoon Rock Platform

Two of the prehistoric reptiles included in the the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack will also have a brand new requirement for their enclosures: Lagoon Rock Platforms! This platform is designed to give both Archelon and Nothosaurus an above-water resting spot, so you'll want to make sure you incorporate it into your Lagoons for those species! 

Free Update 7

Of course, there's also plenty to enjoy in Update 7, which is also out now - simply update your game to discover these features. 

Give your guests a whole new underwater view with Lagoon Viewing Domes, which function much like Remote Viewing Galleries; you can even snap the entrance tunnel for these domes to your Lagoon walls, allowing your guests easy access to their favourite marine species. 

In Update 7, you can also now enjoy brand new Custom Challenge Mode, where you can create your own challenges to share with your friends. Using over 40 customisable settings, you can create something truly unique, and we're excited to see what you come up with. We'll even be sharing some of our own in coming weeks, so keep an eye on our social channels. 

Of course, that's not everything included in Update 7, and you can take a look at our Free Update Highlight to learn all about the Placeable Ampitheatre, Skin and Dinosaur Favouriting, and new Sandbox Settings. You can also see below for the full changelog! 
If you're wanting to see how some of these new features (or the new prehistoric species) function in-game, take a look at yesterday's preview livestream here on our YouTube channel.

We hope you enjoy the new Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack and Update 7, park managers. What are you most looking forward to?

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

Release Notes: DLC - Prehistoric Marine Species Pack

Prehistoric Species

4 x New Species
● Shonisaurus
● Dunkleosteus
● Archelon
● Nothosaurus

● Added new environment object (Lagoon Rock Platform) to be used by Archelon and Nothosaurus
● Added new environment need for Platforms required by Archelon and Nothosaurus

Update 7

Custom Challenge Mode

● Players are now able to create their own challenges with 'Custom Challenge Mode'
● Select a map - Choose from one of four preset difficulties, or create your own experience with over 40 customisable settings for you to adjust to your own liking
● Then choose up to 3 objectives which will be required to complete your challenge
● Each custom challenge will generate its own unique Share Code, which you can then share with others and have them recreate your personal configuration

Buildings

● Added new "Lagoon Viewing Dome" which works as a "Remote Viewing Gallery" for the lagoon
● Added the "Amphitheatre" as a placeable building in Sandbox Mode on all levels as part of the "Jurassic Park" building style
● When buildings are marked for deletion, scaffolding now shows immediately 
● Remote viewing entrances can now be snapped to lagoon edges

Gene Splicer/Species Viewer

● Added the ability to mark skin and pattern colour variants as favourites
● Added ability whilst in the Hatchery genome editing menu to only randomise your favourited colour variants

Sandbox Mode

● Added a new setting "Dinosaur Danger to Guests" (found under the "Dinosaurs" section)
● When set to "off", dinosaurs will not be considered a danger to guests and guests will not flee or be attacked by them
● This can be set to "off", "on" or "on (carnivores only)"
● Added ability as part of Demolish to Cosmetically Damage buildings in Sandbox Mode allowing players to make buildings look damaged without affecting gameplay 
● Removed all unlock requirements on Sandbox levels so that all levels are available without requiring progression in other game modes
● Added "Intelligent" and "Fussy" traits into Sandbox Mode
● Allowing "Intelligent" dinosaurs requires the Dinosaur Escapes setting to be "on"
● "Fussy" dinosaurs is an additional setting as part of Dinosaur Comfort settings


Jurassic World Database
● Added the ability to view different dinosaur model variants in the JWDB

Dinosaurs

● Added the ability to Favourite a Dinosaur and be notified when that dinosaur is performing interesting behaviours 
● Reduced all sauropod territory requirements by 25%
● Adjusted Spinosaurus posing in all behaviours and movements
● Added new social behaviours to Ichythosurus, Plesiosaurus, Kronosaurus, Elasmosaurus, Attenborosaurus, Styxosaurus and Liopleuropdon
● Marine reptile transport no longer always goes to the centre of a lagoon
● Enabled Proceratosaurus and Monolophosaurus to attack Ranger Teams

● Contact points for Ranger Team vehicles have been rebalanced, allowing for accurate engagements from dinosaurs


Species Viewer

● Added ability to view behaviours in slow motion in the Species Viewer

Bug Fixes

● Removed duplicate 'Extra Scientist' & 'Storm Defence' upgrades from Malta Acquisition Centre
● Fixed Contracts to purchase Authorities or Underground-listed dinosaurs appearing in Sandbox Mode on Malta maps
● Fixed automated Ranger Teams briefly displaying the "Can't reach destination" status when assigned to a Ranger Post they can reach
● Enabled hunts by large marine reptiles on small and medium ones when they're hungry and don't have enough feeders
● Adjusted vehicle spawn point spatial box sizes for JP Response Facility so that Ranger Teams don't act blocked when parked
● Fixed the absences of the Herrerasaurus and Megalosaurus so they'll appear as part of the Dominion Malta Expansion campaign
● Feathered Species Pack and Prehistoric Marine Species Pack (when owned) species are now also available in the Malta Dinosaur Exchange as part of the Dominion Malta Expansion
● Fixed duplicate traits appearing for a Scientist when sent to rest when they were disgruntled
● Fixed the vehicle radio in the Isla Nublar Square Sandbox playing the wrong station
● Adjusted staff generation to provide more skilled applicants
● Fixed Mr. DNA decoration appearing in the lights sub-menu
● Set the correct helicopter for the Biosyn Expedition Centre's decorative variant
● Fixed being unable to accelerate or brake when switching the camera to the inside of a Ranger Team when using a controller
● The Heavy Fence is now available when using the DFW Building Style
● Fixed weather and disease not appearing on Sierra Nevada square Sandbox level
● Fixed Dinosaur Exchange Contracts appearing in Northwest USA Challenge level
● Small and tiny pterosaurus will no longer cause panic just by flying near other dinosaurs
● The Malta Staff Centre should now count towards the shared building limit on all Sandbox maps
● Fixed bug where some Sauropod species would require an extra stimulant dart to wake when at 100%
● Fixed bug where carnivore and live prey feeders could be placed on and clip into San Marie Lagoon attachment point platforms
● Fixed Log Viewing Gallery and Dome Viewing Gallery negatively affecting transport rating
● Additional fixes for dinosaurs and ranger teams getting stuck in place
● Fixed players being blocked during the Dominion Malta Expansion if you transport Atrociraptors to another island before the player moves
● Prevent vehicles being able to drive through a fence when a invisible fence joins a regular fence
● Fixed aviary drone not being fully controllable when aviary is below a certain height.
● Fixed tour vehicles flipping/bouncing in groups
● Fixed research prompts for dinosaur tranquiliser not working during Washington State Wreckage Challenge level


Misc

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

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

In this series, we discuss some of the fascinating dinosaurs and reptiles 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 look at one of the brand new species making a splash in the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack on August 10...Archelon! 

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It's not hard to see why Archelon's name means 'Ruler Turtle'; in fact, Archelon remains to this day the largest turtle ever found. Initially discovered in South Dakota in 1895, Archelon is believed to have had a leathery carapace, as opposed to the hard shell most modern sea turtles possess today. 

With large, strong flippers, it's thought that Archelon was an incredibly fast swimmer. Paired with its hooked beak, this made Archelon an impressive marine reptile.



A somewhat social species, Archelon will need a few of its own kind in its enclosure to ensure their social needs are met; you'll also need to utilise the new Lagoon Rock Platform coming in the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack to make certain that they have an appropriate above-water resting spot. 

Naturally, you'll also want to make sure that Archelon has plenty of fish to feast on if you want to keep them happy - a grumpy prehistoric turtle is the last thing you want on your hands, Park Managers! 

We hope you enjoyed this introduction to Archelon, and we can't wait to see what enclosures you design for them in your parks. 

Don't forget you can find out more about the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack here, and discover the free update that's being released alongside it here. 

If you want to see Archelon in action before the launch, don't forget to head to our pre-launch livestream on at 16:00 BST August 9, over on Twitch or YouTube! 

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for all things Jurassic World Evolution 2! 
You can find out more about purchasing Jurassic World Evolution 2 here. The Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack launches August 10, and you can add it to your wishlist here.

Hey Park Managers! 

You might've seen some of our teasers over on our social channels by now, and we're sure you're hankering to see what's coming in Free Update 7...so that means it's time for our Free Update Highlight! 

We've got a range of incredible additions coming your way in Update 7...shall we dive in? 

Custom Challenge Mode 

Whether you've finished up on your Jurassic difficulty Challenges, or are wanting to see whether your friends' park management skills are up to scratch, you'll be able to enjoy a brand new challenge with Custom Challenge Mode. From selecting the map and up to 3 objectives, to customising over 40 settings so your challenge is totally unique, you'll be able to create - and share - your very own Challenges. Each Challenge you create will generate its own unique share code, so you can send it to your friends or share it on your social channels. 

We'll even be sharing some of our own custom challenges from some familiar faces on our channels in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out! 

Lagoon Viewing Dome

With the incredible new species coming to your Lagoons in the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack, we're offering your park guests a whole new way to observe them - with the Lagoon Viewing Dome! This brand new viewing area will function much like the Remote Viewing Galleries included in our previous update, and all Remote Viewing Entrances will also now be able to snap to the edges of your Lagoons, making your guests' experience even better! Lagoon Viewing Domes will offer a whole new underwater view for your guests, allowing them to see your marine species like never before. 

Skin and Dinosaur Favouriting 

As of Update 7, we'll be introducing two new features to make it easier than ever before to both manage your favourite skins and variations, and keep an eye on your favourite species once they're in your park. 

First up, you'll now be able to mark skin and pattern colour variants as favourites in the species viewer, allowing you a way to save the variations that you prefer in a simple, easy-to-see way. When you're in the Hatchery genome editing menu, you'll then be able to choose to only randomise your favourited colour variants, allowing you even more freedom over how your species look in your park! 

You'll also now be able to favourite specific dinosaurs in your parks. This will allow you to receive notifications when those dinosaurs in particular are performing interesting behaviours, as well as placing a beacon at their current location so you can easily head to them. Your favourited dinosaurs will also appear with a green highlight on your map overview, so you can always check in on them when needed. 

Placeable Ampitheatre 

We're not in San Diego any more...Yep, that's right! With Update 7, you'll now be able to place the Ampitheatre in your Sandbox parks, as part of the Jurassic Park building style. We know this is something that's been highly requested, so we're very much looking forward to seeing what you do with this iconic building in your parks! 

Dinosaur Guest Hostility 

Want to make your prehistoric species a little more...free range? Now, with Update 7, you'll be able to! When starting a new Sandbox park, you'll be able to toggle 'Dinosaur Danger to Guests' on or off, or set it to 'Carnivores Only'. With this setting off, any prehistoric species not in enclosures won't attack or injure your guests, and your safety rating and incident prevention ratings won't be impacted, either. Nothing's safer than a dinosaur park! 

Additional Sandbox Mode Settings 

Dinosaur hostility isn't the only change we've got coming for Sandbox players in Update 7! You'll now be able to enjoy all maps in Sandbox Mode without having to meet their unlock requirements, so that all levels are available without requiring progression in other game modes. 
You'll also find that you can now add cosmetic damage to your Sandbox buildings, without affecting gameplay. Found under the 'Demolish' menu option, you can choose to make your buildings look a little more worse-for-wear.

We hope you've enjoyed this highlight covering the new free update, Park Managers! Full patch notes on all the quality of life changes, as well as bug fixes will be available on 10 August. 
Keep your eyes peeled to our forums and social channels for any and all updates, and add the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack to your Steam Wishlist here.

Want to see the Free Update and the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack in action before the launch? We'll be previewing all the newness on our next livestream, at 16:00 BST on 9 August, over on Twitch and YouTube!

What are you most excited for in the upcoming free update? Let us know in the comments below! 
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Welcome, Park Managers, to our latest Species Pack! 

Introducing the new Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack, coming August 10. 

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Give your guests an unforgettable underwater experience with four new marine species. House gentle giants, prehistoric reptiles, and powerful, armoured predators in your lagoons. 

Shall we take a closer look at what's coming in the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack?



Archelon

There's a reason that Archelon's name means 'Ruler Turtle'! Thought to have lived in the Late Cretaceous Period, Archelon remains the largest turtle ever discovered. With giant flippers, Archelon was a fast swimmer, which is bound to make it a breathtaking addition for your guests!



Dunkleosteus

Sporting a massive, sharpened jaw, this powerful armoured fish was one of the most intimidating of its time. This voracious predator could soon be stalking your lagoons, for better or worse...



Nothosaurus 

Look at those teeth! This nimble, distinctive predator roamed the shores of the Late Triassic, propelling itself forward with webbed feet. With a bioluminescent skin also available, your guests won't be able to tear their eyes away from this incredible species. 



Shonisaurus

With a notably rotund frame, Shonisaurus was the graceful giant of the Late Triassic period. With only a long, skinny snout, the Shonisaurus would rely on its size to fend off would be predators.



Lagoon Rock Platform

You'll be able to make your Lagoons truly stand out with an all-new Lagoon Rock Platform. This will provide an above-water resting spot for both Archelon and Nothosaurus, whilst also providing your park guests with an incredible look at these stunning species. 

Update 7

We've got some very exciting features coming in Update 7, which is free to all Jurassic World Evolution 2 players, including quality of life and bug fixes. 

However, you'll have to come back tomorrow (Friday August 4) to get all of the details, in our upcoming Free Update Highlight. 

Want a sneak peek before the highlight? You might want to keep an eye on our social channels:  Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

In the meantime, you can wishlist the Jurassic World Evolution 2: Prehistoric Marine Species Pack here.



Which of our new species are you most excited for, Park Managers?