Jurassic World Evolution 3 — patch notes and updates
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| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Update 1.2.6 | 2026-03-16 | Hi Park Managers! Update 1.2.6 is now available on all platforms. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch you can report any bugs or issues using the links below. For full information, please see below:UpdatesNew Family Unit - Amargasaurus.Introduced a new family unit to the game - the Amargasaurus. 1.2.6 Bug FixesStabilityGeneral performance and stability updates.Placing a Cretaceous Cruise no longer prevents environmental brushes from working.DinosaursResolved issue where feathered dinosaurs that are part of a workshop park would have lo |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Update 1.2.5 | 2026-02-17 | Hi Park Managers! Update 1.2.5 is now available. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch you can report any bugs or issues using the links below. For full information, please see below:UpdatesNew Family Unit - CryolophosaurusIntroduced a new family unit to the game - the Cryolophosaurus. WorkshopThe Workshop's highlighted carousel now displays a variety of items when refreshed. 1.2.5 Bug FixesCampaignFixed an issue on an act three map where fences could not be dismantled.Prevented buildings that cannot be inspected and maintained from nega |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Update 1.2.4 | 2026-01-28 | Hi Park Managers!Update 1.2.4 is now available on all platforms. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch you can report any bugs or issues using the links below. For full information, please see below: 1.2.4 Bug FixesDinosaursFixed Instances of Majungasaurus text missing from all non-English LanguagesImproved alignment for several Majungasaurus animationsImproved alignment for various other dinosaur animationsIf you encounter any issues whilst playing Jurassic World Evolution 3, please report them on our dedicated Issue Tracker site. For a |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Update 1.2.3 | 2026-01-20 | Hi Park Managers! Update 1.2.3 is now available. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch you can report any bugs or issues using the links below. UpdatesNew Family Unit - MajungasaurusIntroduced a new family unit to the game - the Majungasaurus. 1.2.3 Bug FixesPark ConstructionResolved Camera moving across the park when cycling through grid based scenery pieces while in build mode.Now able to perform an undo action with a non-grid based scenery piece while the decorative tab is open.Navigation highlight will no longer get stuck when reopen |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Update 1.2.2 - Changelog | 2025-12-16 | Hi Park Managers!Update 1.2.2 is now available for Jurassic World Evolution 3. Please see the changes below: DinosaursIrritator can now use a fish feeder when no deep water is available.Resolved Deinocheirus occasionally idling in place for longer than expected.Fixed Austroraptor briefly disappearing when being released from a hatchery.Fixed an issue where guests faces would become distorted when being hunted by an Austroraptor.Sandbox'Maintenance Wear and Tear' sandbox setting will restore buildings too 100% when turned off.Buildings won't take storm damage when 'Maintenance Wear and Tear' sandbox setting is turned off.Park ConstructionAdded |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3: Wetlands Pack and Update 1.2 - Available Now! | 2025-12-09 | It's time to unearth the Wetlands Pack in Jurassic World Evolution 3, available now on all platforms.Featuring three stunning new dinosaurs, each with their own striking family unit and a selection of swampy scenery items for you to decorate your enclosures.Wetlands PackThree New Dinosaur Family UnitsIrritatorA fierce spinosaurid, the Irritator is an impressive semi-aquatic carnivore bound to wow your guests in their new waterside enclosures.AustroraptorAdept at catching fish in their fish feeders and seeking out prey on land, Austroraptor is a larger, versatile relative of the Velociraptor. HypsilophodonEmerging in herds, the Hypsilophodon f |
| Introducing the Deinocheirus | Available for FREE with Update 1.2 | 2025-12-08 | If it walks like a Deinocheirus and sounds like a Deinocheirus…It must be the Deinocheirus! As a special festive thank you, the Deinocheirus is releasing for FREE with Update 1.2 on Tuesday 9th December 2025! The free Update 1.2. will release alongside the Jurassic World Evolution 3: Wetlands Pack on Tuesday 9th December 2025. |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Wetlands Species Trailer | 2025-12-05 | Step into the wetlands and unearth three stunning new dinosaur families and a swampy selection of scenery items with the Jurassic World Evolution 3: Wetlands Pack. Coming 9 December! Mesmerise your guests with the fierce Irritator, prowling Austroraptor, and rapid Hypsilophodon, each with their own striking family unit. Create lush open enclosures or dense misty swamps with a vast range of scenery pieces and thirteen new blueprints. Use the unique scenery pieces to give the Irritator a wooden jetty to swim around; create a sunken boat themed fish feeder for the Austroraptor; or illuminate your Hypsilophodon enclosure with the warm glow of lan |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Wetlands Pack - Hypsilophodon | 2025-12-04 | Introducing the Hypsilophodon Hailing from the early Cretaceous era, this lightweight and speedy herbivore favours warm, swampy environments. These herd focused, sharp-crested bipeds would use their strong beaks to grind down low lying vegetation, perfect for foliage heavy enclosures. The Hypsilophodon is coming to Jurassic World Evolution 3 as part of the Wetlands Pack - available to purchase on 9 December. Learn more about the Wetlands Pack: |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Wetlands Pack - Austroraptor | 2025-12-03 | Introducing the AustroraptorOften seen skulking around fish feeders, this feathered carnivore from the late Cretaceous is a larger relative of the Velociraptor. With jaws adapted for catching fish, they will perfectly complete your new Wetlands enclosures. The Austroraptor is coming to Jurassic World Evolution 3 as part of the Wetlands Pack - available to purchase on 9 December. Learn more about the Wetlands Pack: |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Wetlands Pack coming 9 December | 2025-12-02 | Unearth the Wetlands Pack in Jurassic World Evolution 3 on 9 December. Featuring three new prehistoric family units (stay tuned!) and hundreds of bayou & swamp inspired scenery pieces, build and design waterside environments for your dinosaurs. Irritator Introducing the Irritator - This fierce semi-aquatic spinosaurid from the early Cretaceous period is ideal for your waterside enclosures. With a sleek triangular skull and sharp teeth, this versatile carnivore will find fish in deep water and hunt dinosaurs on land. Appearing with a full family unit, the Irritator has distinct dimorphic patterns and rich colours to unveil to your guests. Aust |
| Update 1.2 Highlights | 2025-11-27 | Hello Park Managers,Update 1.2 for Jurassic World Evolution 3 is on its way, containing new content as well as a variety of bug fixes and improvements.Let’s take a look at some of the key features coming on 9 December. Cypress Swamp BrushLanding in Update 1.2 is the new Environment brush for Tropical and Temperate biomes, the Cypress Swamp Brush.This brush paints Cypress Trees into your parks & enclosures, introducing a murky mist; fantastic for your dinosaur photography! Also included will be a selection of Cypress Trees as scenery pieces so players can go in and decorate their park environments precisely. Island GeneratorWe are happy to ann |
| Nominate Jurassic World Evolution 3 for Game Of The Year Steam Award! | 2025-11-25 | Hello Park Managers, Since Jurassic World Evolution 3 left the hatchery last month, we’ve been blown away by the incredible reception so far. We’re delighted that your efforts to help life find a way have led to so many memorable moments, from juvenile dinosaur interactions to breathtaking creative builds. With the Steam Awards emerging from the nest, if you’ve been enjoying your time with the Dinosaur Integration Network, we’d love you to consider nominating Jurassic World Evolution 3 in the “Game of the Year” category. We’re still at the start of our journey, but with so much more to come, we’d love to celebrate all things Jurassic with fan |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | The Game Awards Nomination | 2025-11-18 | We are excited to announce that Jurassic World Evolution 3 has been nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards! Thank you for all your support. We'd love for you to vote for us! |
| Update 1.1.1 | 2025-11-13 | Hi Park Managers! Hot Fix 1.1.1 is now available. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch you can report any bugs or issues using the links below. For full information, please see the patch notes below: Bug FixesChallengeResearch nodes now appear within the research screen of the Dolomites Sanctuary Challenge levelManagementResolved issue where moving the Science Centre during fossil extraction would permanently pause extractionPark ConstructionFixed rare crash when splitting a section of a building blueprint from the groupStabilityGeneral |
| Update 1.1.0 Now Available | 2025-11-10 | Hi Park Managers! We have been synthesising and incubating a brand new batch of fixes, and they've just been released!Update 1.1.0 is now available. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch you can report any bugs or issues using the links below. For full information, please see the patch notes below:UpdatesIntroduced a new family unit to the game - the KentrosaurusAdjusted navigation rules so that dinosaurs can travel beneath and around scenery items more freelyAdded further keyboard shortcuts to in-game control hints when placing or movin |
| Update 1.1 Highlights | 2025-11-06 | Hello Park Managers,Next week, we’ll be releasing Update 1.1 for Jurassic World Evolution 3, which contains our first new content alongside several key improvements. Kentrosaurus Family Unit Update 1.1 will contain our first free returning base game dinosaur from Jurassic World Evolution 2, the Kentrosaurus, expanded to become a complete family unit. Featuring armour plates and spikes to intimidate predators, this herbivore co-habits particularly well with other families such as Sauropods and Ornithomimosaurids. More information about the Kentrosaurus will be available on the Dinosaur Database when the update goes live. The remaining base gam |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Accolades Trailer | 2025-11-03 | "Hours upon hours of management sim zen" - IGN We have been absolutely blown away by the reception to Jurassic World Evolution 3! Thank you for the support and for sharing all your amazing creations with us. |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Update 1.0.7 - Changelog | 2025-10-28 | Hi Park Managers!It has been incredible seeing all your parks come to life so far! Update 1.0.7 contains new bug fixes, and is now available on all platforms. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch or is not listed in the under investigation section, you can report any bugs or issues using the links below. For full information, please see the patch notes below:Bug FixesWorkshopResolved issue causing slow load times and low frame rates with a large volume of workshop content installedResolved block when attempting to uninstall a workshop b |
| Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Update 1.0.6 - Changelog | 2025-10-24 | Hi Park Managers!Update 1.0.6 is now available for Jurassic World Evolution 3. Please note: This is not a full list of everything the development team are working on. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch or is not listed in the under investigation section, you can report any bugs or issues HERE. Please see the changes below:Bug FixesCampaignResolved rare issue where the World Map's 'Story Progress' criteria update slightly prematurely, ahead of the Act 3 unlock cinematic.DinosaursResolved camera issues when releasing a Tyrannosaurus Rex from a hatchery with the 'Little Eatie' skin colourLocalisationText and localisation im |