The update for Jurassic World Evolution 2 was a targeted patch released on March 8, 2022 , primarily to introduce and optimize support for the Steam Deck . While it was a "minor" version in terms of content, it was technically significant for handheld gaming, ensuring the management simulation was "Great on Deck" right as the hardware began shipping to consumers. Key Feature: Steam Deck Integration
: All dinosaurs, skins, and buildings were made available by default in Sandbox mode, removing the requirement to unlock them through other modes first. Jurassic World Evolution 2 v1.3.1.36069
: A new main menu feature that allowed players to inspect every dinosaur in detail, including skin/pattern variations and animation cycles. The update for Jurassic World Evolution 2 was
: Frontier Developments disabled the driver date check to prevent unnecessary launch errors on the SteamOS environment. Context within Update 1.3 : A new main menu feature that allowed
The centerpiece of v1.3.1 was the specialized compatibility layer for Valve's handheld console:
This patch was released simultaneously with the massive , which drastically changed the core gameplay experience:
Are you interested in a of the specific dinosaur behavior changes or the best graphics settings for playing on the Steam Deck? Jurassic World Evolution 2 - 1.3.0 Update Notes