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Jurassic World Evolution

Gameplay & Controls

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.

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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.

ActionButton
Pull up Main MenuSquare
Navigate Main Menu TabsL1 & 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 MenuOptions Button
Open ACU MenuL1 (while on Island, requires ACU)
Access ACU UpgradesR1 (while in ACU Menu)
Change ACU Helicopter SkinsR1 (second time in ACU Menu)
Deactivate ACU CentreR1 (third time in ACU Menu)
Open Ranger MenuR1 (while on Island, requires Ranger Centre)
Access Ranger UpgradesR1 (while in Ranger Menu)
Change Ranger Jeep SkinsR1 (second time in Ranger Menu)
Deactivate Ranger CentreR1 (third time in Ranger Menu)
Open Management ViewTriangle Button (while on Island)
Filter Management ViewL1 or R1 (while in Management View)
Select Item / Confirm ActionX Button (when hovering over item or prompted)
Cancel ActionCircle Button (when something is selected or waiting for confirmation)
Move Cursor / Navigate Map / Build PlacementLeft Analogue Stick
Adjust Camera View / AngleRight Analogue Stick

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