Navigate Jurassic World Evolution 2 with our comprehensive guide to gameplay mechanics and controls. Learn how to manage your park, from the Main Menu to ACU and Ranger operations.
This guide details the core gameplay mechanics and control schemes for Jurassic World Evolution 2, helping you manage your park effectively.
| Action | Button/Input |
|---|---|
| Pull up Main Menu | Square Button |
| Navigate Main Menu tabs | L1 & R1 shoulder buttons |
| Select Island (from Main Menu) | X Button (while hovering with Left Analogue Stick) |
| Access Expedition Map (from Main Menu) | Expedition Map tab |
| Access Fossils view (from Main Menu) | Fossils tab |
| Access Research view (from Main Menu) | Research tab |
| Access Ingen Database (from Main Menu) | Ingen Database tab |
| Pull up Options Menu | Options Button |
| Access ACU Menu (while on Island) | L1 Button |
| Access Ranger Menu (while on Island) | R1 Button |
| Access Management View (while on Island) | Triangle Button |
| Select item/Confirm action (while on Island) | X Button |
| Cancel action (when something is selected/waiting for confirmation) | Circle Button |
| Move cursor/Navigate map/Crafting placement | Left Analogue Stick |
| Adjust camera view/angle | Right Analogue Stick |
Main Menu Options: View Island Rating, Contracts, Reputation, Finances, Missions. Navigate to other areas like Island Navigation, Expedition Map, Fossils, Research, and Ingen Database.
ACU Menu Functions: Send ACU Helicopter/Transport teams, access Upgrades (R1), change Skins (R1 twice), deactivate ACU Centre (R1 thrice). Used for tranquilizing escaped dinosaurs and transporting them.
Ranger Menu Functions: Dispatch up to 3 Ranger teams. Access Upgrades (R1), change Jeep Skins (R1 twice), deactivate Ranger Centre (R1 thrice). Used for repairing structures, refilling feeders, healing wounded dinosaurs, and treating diseases.
Management View Filters: Use L1/R1 to cycle through filters showing only dinosaurs, only vehicles, or all items on the map.
Note: The Circle button does nothing on the Island unless an action is selected or waiting for confirmation, at which point it functions as a cancel button.
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