Master Jurassic World Evolution's gameplay and controls with our comprehensive guide. Learn about the Main Menu, ACU, Ranger, and Management views, plus essential button mappings.
This guide covers the core gameplay mechanics and control schemes for Jurassic World Evolution. Navigate menus, manage your park, and control your facilities with these essential button mappings.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Pull up Main Menu | Square |
| Navigate Main Menu Tabs | L1 & R1 |
| Select Island (Island Navigation) | X Button (while hovering) |
| Open Expedition Map | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Fossils View | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Research View | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Ingen Database | (Accessible via Main Menu) |
| Open Options Menu | Options Button |
| Open ACU Menu | L1 (while on Island, requires ACU) |
| Access ACU Upgrades | R1 (while in ACU Menu) |
| Change ACU Helicopter Skins | R1 (second time in ACU Menu) |
| Deactivate ACU Centre | R1 (third time in ACU Menu) |
| Open Ranger Menu | R1 (while on Island, requires Ranger Centre) |
| Access Ranger Upgrades | R1 (while in Ranger Menu) |
| Change Ranger Jeep Skins | R1 (second time in Ranger Menu) |
| Deactivate Ranger Centre | R1 (third time in Ranger Menu) |
| Open Management View | Triangle Button (while on Island) |
| Filter Management View | L1 or R1 (while in Management View) |
| Select Item / Confirm Action | X Button (when hovering over item or prompted) |
| Cancel Action | Circle Button (when something is selected or waiting for confirmation) |
| Move Cursor / Navigate Map / Build Placement | Left Analogue Stick |
| Adjust Camera View / Angle | Right Analogue Stick |
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