If you thought your dinosaur theme parks were finally secure, think again. Frontier Developments has officially dropped the highly anticipated Rebirth Expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 3, and it is easily the game’s most ambitious, chaotic, and thrilling update yet.

Serving as a prequel to the upcoming blockbuster film Jurassic World Rebirth, this premium expansion transports park managers to the uncharted territory of Île Saint-Hubert. Packed with mutant predators, ancient ruins, and groundbreaking scientific features, this DLC is a dream come true for digital palaeontologists and management sim fans alike.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about what’s waiting for you inside the gates.

A Top-Secret Prequel Campaign

Set before the dramatic collapse of the island in 2010, the new narrative campaign puts you in control of InGen’s top-secret operations. You won’t just be building a standard tourist attraction; you’ll be managing a shared cash balance across three distinct, high-stakes locations:

• The Main Facility: The central hub of advanced research and containment.
• The Ancient Valley: A massive ecosystem built for observing gargantuan sauropods.
• The Riverside Lab: A specialised facility engineered for synthesising semi-aquatic wonders.

Progress is driven by a flexible new Assignment system. Focus on your priority objectives to advance the overarching story, or take on optional side-assignments to unlock rare genomes, experimental genetic traits, and advanced research opportunities.

Meet the New Stars: 4 New Prehistoric Species

The headline of any Jurassic World DLC is the dinosaurs, and the Rebirth Expansion delivers some of the most terrifying and unique creatures ever seen in the franchise.

• Distortus rex: A massive mutant predator that is the first of its kind. Imbued with extreme aggression and horrifyingly unique kill animations, keeping this beast behind fences will put your security protocols to the absolute test.
• Mutadon: Combining the terrifying hunting instincts of a Velociraptor with the aerial dominance of a Pterosaur, this winged hybrid can cross terrain rapidly and launch devastating aerial ambushes.
• Titanosaurus (Family Unit): The largest dinosaur currently in the entire JWE series. For the first time, you’ll be managing a complete family unit, including never-before-seen juvenile variants that will roam the Ancient Valley.
• Aquilops (Family Unit): A small, quirky ceratopsian that shifts between walking on four legs and standing on two. Complete with striking tail stripes and distinctive adult dimorphism, they add some much-needed charm to the roster.

Beyond the new species, the DLC introduces movie-accurate models and skins for fan-favourites like the T. rex, Spinosaurus, Mosasaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Dilophosaurus, and Velociraptor, alongside sleek new Rebirth-themed vehicle skins.

Revolutionary Science and Architecture

Frontier hasn’t just added skins and species; they’ve overhauled how you build and power your facilities.

• Geothermal Power Networks: Say goodbye to simple power grids. For the first time, you can harness natural geothermal energy on Île Saint-Hubert. You’ll need to strategically build and manage a complex network of underground pipes to keep power flowing and prevent catastrophic ecosystem failures.
• Open Air Aviaries: Take your flying enclosures to spectacular new heights. These structures feature raised flying ceilings, no visual obstructions, and expanded terrain editing options so your Mutadons can fly freely (and hopefully stay contained).
• Experimental Traits: Push the boundaries of genetics by applying experimental traits to your species. These genetic alterations introduce drastic social and behavioural shifts, forcing you to balance scientific curiosity with rigid park security.
• Mayan-Themed Creativity: To give your park a distinct look, the DLC includes 387 scenery pieces and 37 blueprints, blending modern InGen technology with towering, ancient Mayan temples.

Free Content: Update 1.3 Is Live!

Even if you aren’t picking up the expansion right away, all Jurassic World Evolution 3 players receive the massive Update 1.3 for free. This update introduces semi-aquatic behaviour for the iconic T. rex, adds Cretaceous Cruise functionality inside your aviaries, and marks the triumphant return of the Cearadactylus family unit!

Jurassic World Evolution 3: Rebirth Expansion is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £19.99 / $24.99.

Are you brave enough to engineer the Distortus rex, or will your park go extinct? Let us know your thoughts on the new campaign in the comments below!

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