Jurassic World Evolution 2: Beginner’s Guide – Tips & Tricks

by Yannis Vatis / Articles, Jurassic World Evolution / 29 Jan 2023

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the tycoon game that makes the one dream everyone has come true: running your very own dinosaur park. If you’ve ever thought you could do a better job than the park managers in the movies, this game gives you that chance. But, soon, you discover that it’s not that simple. There are tons of stats to keep track of and a wealth of areas that need your attention.

Our beginner’s guide gives you the top 5 tips and tricks to provide you with a running start.

Happiness Over Confinement

You’ll notice early on that Jurassic World Evolution 2 gives you a bunch of carnivores that are pretty dangerous but only simple fences that are seemingly too weak to contain them. This is the game essentially teaching you the importance of “happiness.” You don’t necessarily need strong fences if you can keep your dinos happy. Think of it this way: if your T-Rex is well fed, he won’t need to munch on a tasty visitor.

Scientific Balance

Choosing your scientists is crucial in this game. Even more critical for this choice is to consider how you balance them. Admittedly, this isn’t a straightforward aspect of the game. Every scientist has a specialty and a set of perks that they bring to the table. The best way to start is to focus on those high-skill specialties. Pick scientists who can cover each area, and make sure you have at least one for each specialty.

Always Be Delegating

As a tycoon player, you’ll likely want to be as hands-on as possible with your Jurassic enterprise. As tasks and responsibilities mount, though, you’ll begin to get overwhelmed, which is a surefire way to lose control. So, instead of doing everything yourself, be sure to delegate tasks to your staff. The best way to decide this is to assign tasks you will likely forget. Feeding, for example, is a critical job that needs to be carried out regularly, making it a prime candidate for delegation.

Research Priorities

One of your top priorities in Jurassic World Evolution 2 is research. It makes your park safer, your staff happier, and your dinos less prone to going on a rampage. This is because research allows you to build better amenities and construct a more robust park. Many advanced structures will be unlocked via the campaign, but it’s up to you to decide what other crucial elements you need to develop next. Therefore, when it doubt about what to do next, always research.

Emergency Urgency

What makes Jurassic World Evolution 2 a fascinating tycoon game is its unpredictability. You can spend a lot of energy keeping your dinosaurs happy and behind secure fencing. One storm, though, and your Velociraptors are freely out-and-about snacking on your visitors. To mitigate such disasters that can cause your park reputation to plummet, you need to build Emergency Shelters. The more central their location, the better. While they won’t ultimately save your safety rating, they’ll at least help restore it.

Yannis Vatis

Yannis is a veteran gamer with over 30 years of experience playing a wide spectrum of video games. When not writing about games, he's playing them, and if he's not playing them, then he's definitely thinking about them.
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