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Build your own Jurassic World.
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Jurassic World Evolution is a business simulation game developed and published by Frontier Developments,based on the 2015 film, Jurassic World, the fourth installment of the Jurassic Park franchise. It was released on June 12, 2018, and allows players to create and manage a dinosaur theme park on the five islands of the Muertes Archipelago.
The primary goal of the game is to reach a five star rating on each island, progressing through research trees and unlocking new species of dinosaurs. Upon unlocking Isla Nublar with a four star park on Isla Matanceros, players are also given the ability to create the Jurassic World of their dreams in a Sandbox Mode, which removes the limitations placed on the islands in the Five Deaths.
As players progress through the game, they are presented with contracts from the three main divisions of the Hammond Foundation, Science, Entertainment and Security, which in turn provide unique rewards based on the player's reputation with each branch. At launch, the game included nearly forty individual species of dinosaur, which has since been augmented with the release of both story-based expansion packs and Dinosaur Packs.
Official description
- Life Finds a Way
Take charge of operations on the legendary islands of the Muertes archipelago and bring the wonder, majesty and danger of dinosaurs to life. Build for Science, Entertainment or Security interests in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them. Play with life itself to give your dinosaurs unique behaviors, traits and appearances, then contain and profit from them to fund your global search for lost dinosaur DNA.
Control the big picture with deep management tools or go hands-on to confront challenges on the ground or in the air. Expand your islands and choose your own journey in an all-new narrative featuring iconic characters from across the franchise and decades of Jurassic lore at your fingertips.
Coming this June 12th 2018, Jurassic World Evolution is a new chapter in the official Jurassic mythology that puts you in charge of cinema’s most famous tourist destination.
Game features
Park creation
In Jurassic World Evolution, players are able to build their own dinosaur theme park on Isla Nublar, the island featured in Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, as well as the five islands of the Muertes Archipelago, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges.
Players begin on Isla Matanceros, where the goal is to acquire a three-star rating to unlock the next island.[1] While each island unlocks larger and more popular dinosaurs and facilities, players are able to travel across their different parks at their leisure, with the ultimate goal of the game being to attract a five star rating on each island in the Muertes Archipelago, which will in turn unlock Isla Nublar.[1]
A Jurassic World park on Isla Tacaño.
While earlier islands are generally idyllic, as players progress further through the archipelago, more serious challenges begin to emerge. On later islands such as Isla Pena and Isla Sorna, powerful storms are common and can disrupt power and disable fencing, allowing dinosaurs to escape into the park.[2] Like in the original Jurassic Park, players also must manage potential sabotage from subversive elements within their own organisation, if they neglect one of the park's three major divisions.[2]
Players respond to these challenges by either relying on the game's AI, or in some cases, taking direct control over an ranger jeep or helicopter to tranquillise a rampaging dinosaur, resupply feeders or repair damaged fences.[2] Players are able to modify the environment of their parks by planting thick forests of trees, creating water sources and adjusting the height of the terrain. In turn, dinosaurs will interact with their environment, with different species requiring different environmental factors to prosper.[3]
Lore
Jurassic World Evolution draws heavily from established Jurassic lore, containing easter eggs and references to all five films in the franchise.[2] The in-game lore itself is, according to Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, "soft-canon".[2] A key bridge to the films is the character Ian Malcolm, voiced by Jeff Goldblum, who acts as the central character and narrator to the events of Jurassic World Evolution.
Malcolm acts as the voice of reason in the game, warning against the inevitable chaos which will occur if the player adheres too closely to the three main department heads in the game.[2]
Goldblum is joined by Bryce Dallas Howard and B.D. Wong, who portray Claire Dearing and Dr. Henry Wu respectively, reprising their roles from the Jurassic series.[4] Owen Grady, first introduced alongside Dearing in Jurassic World also appears in the game in likeness only, as he's portrayed by A.J. Locascio, rather than Chris Pratt.
Dinosaurs
At launch, Jurassic World Evolution featured 37 unique species of dinosaur (42 with the Deluxe Edition).[1][5] The roster of dinosaurs includes most of the species present in the Jurassic film series, as well as a few species which had thus far appeared only in the original novels by Michael Crichton and species which have no connection to the film or novel canons. The list of dinosaurs present in the game includes iconic species from the original Jurassic Park, including Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor and Brachiosaurus, as well as popular dinosaurs from its sequels, such as Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus and the Indominus rex.[6]
A Tyrannosaurus confronts a Spinosaurus in Evolution.
Dinosaurs are acquired by constructing an Expedition Center, which allows players to send paleontologists to real-world dig sites to gather fossils, which in turn provide DNA. Players then integrate the DNA of a host of modern animals to fill sequence gaps, giving each dinosaur unique traits as a result. Once players reach 50% viability by unlocking more DNA, they are able to release a dinosaur into an enclosure via the Hammond Creation Center.[3] Each DNA strain available corresponds to a unique trait which can be applied to the dinosaurs, such as their level of aggression, their lifespan and even their appearance.[3] Alternate skin colors and variations are available to differentiate dinosaurs from one another.[3]
Dinosaurs react intelligently to both the environment, to each other and to guests. Territorial species will fight to maintain dominance, while others are content to share their enclosure with other species. However, the individual needs of each dinosaur, such as hunger, thirst and their surroundings, must be maintained to prevent them from attempting to escape their enclosures.[6] Often as a result of their large size, all dinosaurs, including herbivores, are hazardous to guests and must be contained to prevent panic.[6]
Divisions
In Jurassic World Evolution, players come into contact with key figures in the Hammond Foundation charged with the park's development. These individuals are affiliated with either the Science, Entertainment or Security divisions, and offer missions that help the player progress through the islands.[6] The Science division, headed by Dr. Kajal Dua, seeks to advance cloning technology and provide the park with complete dinosaur genomes, but can be blinded from the potential dangers of these resurrected animals.
The Entertainment division is led by Isaac Clement and is responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction and ever more impressive species of dinosaur, while finally the Security division, headed by George Lambert, is responsible for ensuring safety, while simultaneously creating more dangerous species to test the park's defences.[1] While players are encouraged to take full advantage of the benefits provided by a single division, this also leads to the potential of sabotage from one of the others, if they feel they are not receiving proper attention.[6]
Development and release
Announcement
Based primarily on Jurassic World, the fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World Evolution was first announced by Frontier Developments on 20 August 2017, for an expected release to coincide with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Summer of 2018. The original game announcement reads:
Frontier Developments today announced its new game, Jurassic World Evolution, and revealed the first trailer. Based on Universal Pictures’ iconic film franchise and created in collaboration with Universal Brand Development, the game expands on the official Jurassic World mythology and puts players in charge of cinema’s greatest tourist destination – where they will have the opportunity to create and manage their own Jurassic World. Launching in summer 2018, Jurassic World Evolution will be coming to PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system.[7]
After being announced at GamesCon 2017, the first gameplay footage was revealed on October 7 at Frontier Expo, and was followed in the new year by the reveal of individual species of dinosaur through a series of weekly video releases known as "Species Profiles".[8]
To create their dinosaurs, which they intended to be the best ever featured in a game, Frontier worked closely with Universal Pictures, which provided the dinosaur models and sounds used in the Jurassic films to ensure authenticity to the franchise. In addition, the team at Frontier worked to tie the game into the expanded lore of the franchise, watching all four films released in the franchise, and reading the original novels by Michael Crichton.[9]
The Tyrannosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs to be developed in the game, with the development team using obtained audio files from the films, and altering them slightly to ensure both authenticity and realism. When possible, the team endeavoured to include both Jurassic lore and real life palaeontology, ensuring that the animals felt like Jurassic Park dinosaurs, while also retaining a degree of realism. For example, the Edmontosaurus featured in the game is based on its depiction on the Jurassic World website, though includes a small head crest, based on the latest paleontological findings.[10]
Release
Jurassic World Evolution was digitally released on June 12, 2018 on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with a physical release for consoles following on July 3rd of the same year.[11] A patch, featuring dinosaurs introduced in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was released to coincide with the film's release.[12] On July 19, it was reported that Jurassic World Evolution hit one million digital and physical sales.[13]
Expansions, Updates, and DLC
Expansion Packs
Jurassic World Evolution is supported by the release of large story expansion packs building on the base game.
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Secrets of Dr. Wu | New intriguing story, challenging missions, and hybrid dinosaurs await you.
Face your toughest challenge yet! Hidden within Las Cinco Muertes is an intriguing new storyline featuring campaign missions from Dr. Henry Wu, who remains dedicated to his research with hybrid dinosaurs. |
| Claire's Sanctuary | The Jurassic World Evolution experience just got bigger and the stakes are higher than ever.
With Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary, you’ll embark on an exciting campaign with a thrilling storyline never before explored! This expansion pack features a whole host of new missions, dinosaurs, locations and loads more waiting to be unlocked by you on the islands. |
The first expansion pack for Jurassic World Evolution was Secrets of Dr. Wu, released in November 2018. The expansion featured new locations, new dinosaurs and missions, as well as a new story involving Dr. Henry Wu, voiced by B.D. Wong. In the DLC, players are placed in control over Wu's secret facilities on Isla Muerta and Isla Tacaño, and become involved in the creation of three new hybridised dinosaurs: Stegoceratops, Ankylodocus and Spinoraptor. The pack also added the large herbivore Olorotitan and the venomous small carnivore Troodon. Other additions included in the DLC are new building and genetic upgrades, allowing players to alter the social needs and requirements of every dinosaur species. Additionally, the pack also includes access to genetic material which allows the Indominus rex to camouflage.
Claire's Sanctuary is the second expansion pack for the game, and features Bryce Dallas Howard reprising her role as Claire Dearing from the movie franchise and her efforts to save the dinosaurs of Isla Nublar from the impending eruption of Mount Sibo, and relocate them to Sanctuary. The pack features the Albertosaurus, Euoplocephalus and Ouranosaurus, a new tour, a paleobotany mechanic and new locations.
Dinosaur Packs
In addition to expansion packs, the game is also supported with Dinosaur Packs, which include a select number of additional dinosaur species.
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Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack | Expand your dinosaur collection in Jurassic World Evolution with a selection of impressive creatures from the Cretaceous period. Jurassic World Evolution: Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack introduces 3 remarkable specimens, each with a distinct set of behaviors and needs. |
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Carnivore Dinosaur Pack | Unleash three new carnivorous dinosaurs into your park and witness the chaos they create. These menacing predators will challenge any park manager. Don’t underestimate them, the success of your park is at stake. |
Game Updates
The game is supported post-release with free content updates, such as Update 1.8, which introduced improved terrain tools.
The game is also supported through the continual release of free content packs and updates available to download for no additional price. Game updates may consist of bug fixes, minor additions, and new features. Some patches are notable for including major additions or features to the game.
- The Fallen Kingdom Dinosaur Update was released to tie-in to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. It included six dinosaurs introduced in the movie, Allosaurus, Baryonyx, Carnotaurus, Indoraptor, Sinoceratops and Stygimoloch.
- Update 1.4 was released on 13 September 2018, and added Challenge Mode to the game. Additionally, it added numerous fixes and additions, including new camera views, more realistic dinosaur sizes and improved dinosaur behaviour.
- Update 1.5 was released on 20 November 2018, and introduced herding and sleeping mechanics, a dynamic day-night cycle and new high capacity feeders.
- Update 1.6 introduced new Challenge Mode islands on December 13 2018, as well as more detailed dinosaur behaviours.
- Update 1.7 was released on April 17th 2019, and included the addition of Capture Mode and numerous fixes.
- Update 1.8, was released on June 18th, 2019, and included increased park customization, allowing players to place individual rocks and trees. It also includes specialized fish feeders for spinosaurids, a wetland need, building placement improvements and the ability to allow gyrospheres move between different exhibits.
Voice cast
- Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Ian Malcolm[4]
- Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing[4]
- B. D. Wong as Dr. Henry Wu[4]
- A.J. Locascio as Owen Grady
- Graham Vick as Cabot Finch
- Shazia Nicholls as Kajal Dua
- Steve Toussaint as George Lambert
- Osy Ikhile as Isaac Clement
Gallery
Official images
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Species Profiles
| Species Profiles |
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 Species Profile - Triceratops  Species Profile - Ceratosaurus  Species Profile - Ankylosaurus  Species Profile - Stegosaurus  Species Profile - Brachiosaurus  Species Profile - Chasmosaurus  Species Profile - Gallimimus  Species Profile - Parasaurolophus  Species Profile - Edmontosaurus  Species Profile - Velociraptor  Species Profile - Pachycephalosaurus  Species Profile - Metriacanthosaurus  Species Profile - Apatosaurus  Species Profile - Tsintaosaurus  Species Profile - Kentrosaurus  Species Profile - Dilophosaurus  Species Profile - Spinosaurus  Species Profile - Tyrannosaurus Rex  Species Profile - Corythosaurus  Species Profile - Nodosaurus  Species Profile - Sauropelta |
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 Species Profile - Allosaurus  Species Profile - Baryonyx  Species Profile - Carnotaurus  Hybrid Profile - Indoraptor  Species Profile - Sinoceratops  Species Profile - Stygimoloch |
| Secrets of Dr. Wu----
 Hybrid Profile - Ankylodocus  Hybrid Profile - Stegoceratops  Hybrid Profile - Spinoraptor  Species Profile - Troodon  Species Profile - Olorotitan |
| Claire's Sanctuary----
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Trailers
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 Jurassic World Evolution - Launch Trailer  Jurassic World Evolution Announcement Trailer  Jurassic World Evolution Pre-Order Trailer  Jurassic World Evolution Secrets of Dr. Wu  Jurassic World Evolution Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack Out Now  Jurassic World Evolution Carnivore Dinosaur Pack Out Now  Jurassic World Evolution Claire’s Sanctuary |
Developer diaries
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 How Jurassic World Evolution Made Its T.Rex - IGN First |
Interviews
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 New Details On Jurassic World Evolution From Its Developers  Jurassic World Evolution - Developer Interview (ft. Michael Brookes & Andy Fletcher)  Writing Jurassic World Evolution's New Lore  Jurassic World Evolution - Interview with Jeff Goldblum |
Livestreams
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Trivia
- Jurassic World Evolution is often considered to be the spiritual successor to Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis — a park simulator game released in 2003.
External links
References and notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 O'Brian, Lucy (March 29, 2018). JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION WANTS TO SHOW YOU THE BEST DINOSAURS YOU'VE EVER SEEN IGN. Retrieved April 19, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Rougeau, Michael (March 29, 2018). Jurassic World Evolution Is A Chaotic Sandbox For Dinosaur Management Mayhem Gamespot. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 (March 29, 2018). Jurassic World Evolution - First Official Gameplay Demo Youtube. Retrieved on June 14, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Gilyadov, Alex (April 25, 2018). MORE JURASSIC WORLD ACTORS JOIN THE CAST OF JURASSIC WORLD: EVOLUTION IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ Krupa, Daniel and Murphy, Gav (May 7, 2018). THE FIRST 20 MINUTES OF JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION - IGN FIRST IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Chiodini, Johnny (March, 29, 2018). Jurassic World Evolution finds a way to be refreshingly different Eurogamer. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ (August 20, 2017). FRONTIER ANNOUNCES JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION Jurassic World Evolution. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ Walker, Alex (October 9, 2017). A First Look At Jurassic World Evolution Kotaku. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ Keyes, Rob (April 2, 2018). Jurassic World Evolution: Creative Director Michael Brookes Interview Screenrant. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ Krupa, Daniel (May 16, 2018). HOW JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION MADE ITS T.REX - IGN FIRST IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ O'Brian, Lucy (March 29, 2018). Jurassic World Evolution Gets Official Digital, Physical Release Date: Life finds a way on June 12 and July 3 IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ Krupa, Daniel (May 18, 2018). MAINTAINING ORDER IN JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION (DEVELOPER DIARY) – IGN FIRST IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2018
- ↑ http://ie.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/jurassic-world-evolution-hits-1-million-copies-sold
Further Reading
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