A free update is releasing to Jurassic World Evolution 2 and there's going to be exciting features to be added. For starters, there are the prebuilt layouts which is sure to make a lot of players.
You see one of the main features of the game is being able to build those intricate Sandbox parks. Players can simply jump into a fresh map and then treat it as a blank canvas that's ready to be filled with those wonderful designs. However, there are those who may want a little help at the start and this is where prebuilt layouts come into play. These prebuilds are available as options in Sandbox Mode and Custom Challenge Mode.
Once the Update 8 goes live, players should be able to find preset starting layouts on these maps:
- Isla Nublar 1993
- San Diego
- Isla Sorna
- Isla Nublar 2015
- Arizona
- Washington State
- Oregon
- California
- United Kingdom
- Sierra Nevada (Dominion Biosyn Expansion)
- San Albertus (Dominion Malta Expansion)
- San Marie (Dominion Malta Expansion)
- Santaegidius (Dominion Malta Expansion)
New Dinosaur Variants
Exciting as that new feature is, there is also new content that's going to increase the excitement even more. Update 8 is going to introduce new species variants. You heard that right. The variants are:
- Allosaurus 2022
- Dimorphodon 2022
- Pteranodon 2001
- Brachiosaurus 2001
- Stegosaurus 1997
Additional Features
There are a lot more features and changes to be introduced with Update 8. These include:
- Species Unlock Shuffling
- Partially randomize the order in which species can be unlocked on the tech tree for both Custom Challenge and Sandbox mode.
- Pack Chase Behavior
- Allows selected carnivorous dinosaurs to chase alongside a same species hunter as they go after their prey.
- Automated Hatcheries
- Allow players to set a target population number for chosen species, which the hatchery aims to maintain.
Update 8 arrives to the game on November 30, the same day that the new Cretaceous Predator Pack become available. Read more about the upcoming PDLC here.
Released in November 2021, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a sequel to the ground-breaking management simulation title Jurassic World Evolution. The game offers a new narrative campaign that's voiced by the various cast members from across the Jurassic World film franchise. In addition to the new features, there are four game modes and an expanded roster of dinosaurs.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is available for the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X/S.
