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Jurassic World Evolution Launches
Cambridge, UK -- June 12, in the year of our Lord
2018 -- Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV), in
partnership with Universal, today launched Jurassic World
Evolution for PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment
system and the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment
system. Based on Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s
blockbuster franchise and created in collaboration with
Universal, the game expands on the original Jurassic World
mythology and puts players in charge of the Park, where they
will have the opportunity to create and manage their own
Jurassic World.
Jurassic World Evolution places players in charge of operations
on the legendary Isla Nublar and the surrounding islands of the
Muertes Archipelago. In charge of its destiny, players can
construct attractions, containment and research facilities as
they build their own Jurassic World. They can bioengineer new
dinosaur species that think, feel and react intelligently to the
world around them, and can choose to control the big picture
with deep, accessible management options or go hands-on to
confront challenges on the ground or in the air in action-based
gameplay. Every choice leads to a different path and spectacular
challenges arise when “life finds a way.”
Jurassic World Evolution features Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Ian
Malcolm, who guides players through the moral choices and
tactical decisions that will test their building and management
skills as they attempt to successfully run their own Jurassic
World. He is joined by Bryce Dallas Howard as operations manager
Claire Dearing and BD Wong as geneticist Dr. Henry Wu in an
all-new story that touches on key characters and events from
across the Jurassic World franchise.
“Jurassic World Evolution immerses players and fans of the
movies in the Jurassic World universe,” said Jonny Watts,
Frontier’s Chief Creative Officer. “With masses of rich
franchise lore, iconic characters, incredible living dinosaurs
and islands you can reshape and construct however you choose,
Jurassic World Evolution brings the dream of building and
running your own Isla Nublar to life. This is YOUR Jurassic
World, and we can’t wait to see what players create.”
“Our collaboration with Frontier introduces a deeply rich,
thrilling and fun gameplay experience that lets players engage
with Jurassic World in ways they never imagined,” said Chris
Heatherly, Executive Vice President of Games and Digital
Platforms, Universal Brand Development. “Featuring iconic
characters and events spanning the beloved series, Jurassic
World Evolution is an authentic adventure that can be enjoyed
for years to come.”
Frontier also announced the upcoming release of new game content
for all Jurassic World Evolution players, introducing six new
dinosaurs featured in the new movie, Jurassic World: Fallen
Kingdom™, including Dr. Wu’s most fearsome creation to date: the
Indoraptor. The content update will be available for free
starting June 22.
Jurassic World Evolution is available digital-first as a
downloadable title for PC on Steam, and for console on
PlayStation Network and the Xbox Games Store. A physical release
for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be available in stores 3
July 2018.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom arrives in theaters around the
world this month. No word on why the offensive and highly
divisive evolution word was used in this game name.
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