Jurassic World Evolution 3 vs The Alters

• Perspective: Top-Down / Third-Person (Vehicle Control)
• Multiplayer: None (Cross-Platform Sharing via Frontier Workshop)
• Setting: Global (Post-Jurassic World Dominion)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A groundbreaking dinosaur breeding and family system, allowing players to nurture dinosaurs from juveniles to adults across multiple generations.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: A desolate, alien planet
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass
• Unique Feature: A unique blend of base-building survival with a deep, psychological narrative about managing alternate versions of oneself, each with distinct personalities and skills.

• The Alters: The Alters are the core companions and crew. They are not passive followers but fully interactive characters with their own skills, needs, and personalities. They perform tasks assigned by the player, such as mining, cooking, researching, and repairing, but also require social interaction and management to prevent conflicts and maintain morale.
  Human (Alternate Versions)

• Fossils: Acquired from global dig sites. Fossils are processed to extract DNA, which is required to synthesize new dinosaur species for the park.
• Scenery Items: A vast toolbox of scenery objects, both from the Jurassic universe and location-themed, used in the new modular building system to customize parks.

• Personal Logs: Datapads and audio logs left behind by the original, deceased crew members of the crashed ship. These provide backstory on the mission and the events leading to the crash.
• Geological Samples: Unique mineral or organic samples found during exploration. These can be analyzed in the Research Lab to unlock new technologies or provide insight into the planet's ecosystem.

• Dinosaurs
• Park Building
• Management Simulation
• Sci-Fi
• Strategy
• Nature
• Bio-engineering

• Existentialism
• Identity
• Regret
• What If Scenarios
• Psychological Drama
• Survival
• Resource Management
• Interpersonal Dynamics
• Sci-Fi
• Isolation

• ACU Helicopter: Tranquilizer / Transport
  The primary tool for managing dinosaurs. The Asset Containment Unit can be manually controlled to tranquilize dinosaurs for transport or medical treatment.
• Ranger Team Jeep: Diagnostics / Medication
  Ground-based units used to diagnose dinosaur illnesses and administer medication via dart rifle.

• Worker Suit: Jan and his Alters wear a standard worker suit. While not 'armor' in a combat sense, it is essential for survival outside the base. It has a limited energy supply that powers tools and must be recharged with batteries. Upgrades likely focus on improving its efficiency or radiation resistance.

Progression is centered on park management and genetic engineering. The new breeding system allows players to guide the genetic inheritance of traits over generations. Players unlock new buildings, attractions, and species by achieving goals. New automation systems, like the ATV Maintenance Team and security cameras, allow for more streamlined park management.

Progression is tied to base expansion and research. Creating Alters with specific skills (e.g., Scientist, Technician, Miner) unlocks new capabilities. The Scientist Alter can work in the Research Lab to unlock new technologies, base modules, and crafting recipes. The Technician can repair the base more efficiently. Upgrades focus on improving the base's efficiency, resource production, and survivability against environmental threats.

The campaign is non-linear, allowing players to travel freely between unlocked park locations across the globe. Confirmed settings include never-before-seen islands inspired by Japan and Hawaii, as well as the Montana Badlands. The game features powerful new 'Tectonic Terraforming' tools for creating extreme verticality, valleys, and waterfalls.

The game is structured across several large, distinct maps that Jan must traverse in sequence. Each map represents a different biome of the alien planet, presenting unique environmental hazards, resources, and exploration challenges. The gameplay is not a seamless open world but a series of large, explorable zones that the mobile base travels between.

• Ranger Team Jeep: Ground Vehicle
  The primary ground vehicle for park management, used to diagnose dinosaurs, resupply feeders, and perform repairs.
• ACU Helicopter: Air Vehicle
  The Asset Containment Unit helicopter, used to tranquilize and transport dinosaurs across the park.
• ATV Maintenance Team: Ground Vehicle
  A new, smaller vehicle that can be automated to handle repairs and resupply tasks. Players can also take direct control for a more hands-on approach.
• Balloon Tour: Attraction / Air Vehicle
  A new guest attraction that provides a bird's-eye view of the dinosaur enclosures.

• The Park Manager (Player): Playable Role
  The player assumes the role of a park manager for the Dinosaur Integration Network, responsible for all creative and operational decisions.
• Dr. Ian Malcolm: Advisor
  The famous mathematician and chaotician, who provides witty and cautionary guidance throughout the campaign. Voiced by Jeff Goldblum.
• Cabot Finch: Director of DIN
  The charismatic head of park operations from previous games, now leading the global Dinosaur Integration Network.

• Jan Dolski (The Player): Protagonist / Base Leader
  The original Jan, a simple worker whose choices led him to this mission. He is the player character and is responsible for creating and managing his alternate selves.
• Jan Technician: Alter / Engineer
  The first Alter created. Pragmatic and skilled with machinery, he is essential for base repairs but has a cynical and sometimes abrasive personality.
• Jan Scientist: Alter / Researcher
  A career-driven and ambitious Alter who excels at research, unlocking new technologies for the base. His ambition can lead to friction with the other Jans.
• Jan Miner: Alter / Resource Gatherer
  A hardy Alter with skills in geology and mining, making him more efficient at extracting resources from the planet's surface.
• Jan Botanist: Alter / Biologist
  An Alter with a green thumb, skilled in cultivating food within the base. He is crucial for upgrading the crew's diet from nutrient mush to proper meals, significantly boosting morale.
• Jan Doctor: Alter / Medic
  An Alter with medical expertise who can work in the Infirmary to drastically speed up the healing of injured or irradiated Alters.

• Main Story Acts
  The game is structured in a prologue and three main acts. The primary objective is to survive, expand the base, create the necessary Alters, and successfully move the mobile base across the planet's surface to escape the encroaching, lethal sunrise.
• Alter Storylines
  Each Alter has their own personal storyline and emotional needs. These manifest as side tasks and dialogue encounters where the player must make choices to resolve conflicts, improve morale, or deal with the consequences of their past decisions.
• Resource Expeditions
  A core gameplay loop that involves sending Jan outside the base during safe periods to explore the environment, locate resource deposits (metals, organics, Rapidium), and set up mining rigs to gather materials needed for crafting and base expansion.

The game is available in a Standard Edition (£49.99 / $59.99) and a Deluxe Edition (£64.99 / $74.99). The Deluxe Edition includes four additional prehistoric families (Protoceratops, Guanlong, Thanatosdrakon, Concavenator) and other bonus cosmetic skins and scenery. A 'Badlands Set' of scenery items is available as a pre-order bonus.

The game was released with a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a digital artbook, and the original soundtrack. A physical Signature Edition with collectibles like a 'Pierogi Press' was also available from specific retailers.

• Q: What is the biggest new feature in Jurassic World Evolution 3?
  A: The headline new feature is the comprehensive dinosaur breeding system. For the first time, players can create male and female dinosaurs, who will form family units and raise juvenile offspring with inherited genetic traits.
• Q: Is the game open world?
  A: No, it is not a single open world. The campaign is non-linear, allowing players to build and manage multiple separate parks across a variety of global locations.
• Q: Can I build my own custom buildings?
  A: Yes. A major innovation is the new modular building system, which allows players to construct unique buildings piece-by-piece. The game also provides pre-made blueprints for quicker construction.
• Q: Is there multiplayer?
  A: No, the game is a single-player management simulation. However, it features the cross-platform 'Frontier Workshop,' which allows players to seamlessly share their park and building creations with the entire community.

• Q: What kind of game is The Alters?
  A: It's a unique sci-fi game that blends base-building and resource management with a deep, psychological narrative about survival and identity. It has been described as a mix of 'This War of Mine', 'Fallout Shelter', and a narrative adventure game.
• Q: Is there combat in The Alters?
  A: No, the game is non-violent. The primary challenges come from survival against the harsh environment, managing resources, and navigating the complex social dynamics between the different versions of Jan.
• Q: How do you 'create' an Alter?
  A: Using a quantum computer, the player explores a branching tree of Jan's past life choices. By selecting a different path (e.g., 'What if Jan became a scientist?'), a new Alter with the corresponding skills and personality is manifested using a rare resource called Rapidium.
• Q: Is The Alters on Game Pass?
  A: Yes, The Alters was available on day one on both Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

Built on Unreal Engine, the game features a distinct visual style with a striking, alien planet filled with bizarre, physics-defying anomalies and beautiful yet menacing landscapes. The mobile base is highly detailed, with a modular, industrial aesthetic.

The game features a full voice cast for Jan and all his Alters, with the same actor (Alex Jordan) delivering nuanced performances for each personality. The soundtrack is atmospheric and emotional, emphasizing the themes of isolation and introspection. The launch trailer notably featured the song 'We Might Be Dead by Tomorrow' by Soko.

The UI features a time bar at the top of the screen, indicating the safe daylight hours for exploration. Menus on the left side show the status and mood of each Alter and current tasks. A resource counter is displayed at the bottom. The interface is designed to provide critical survival and management information at a glance.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. These specifications are for the launch version of the game and are considered 'graciously breezy' for a 2025 release.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. While the specs are modest, large, complex parks with many dinosaurs can be CPU-intensive.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is beneficial to handle high graphical settings and resolutions, especially in dense park areas.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's simulation elements can create a sustained load. A robust cooling system is essential to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the complex AI of dozens of dinosaur families and thousands of park guests.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance.
• Game Name: Jurassic World Evolution 3

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for The Alters. This information is based on official PC specifications, with the inclusion of current and future-generation GPUs as requested. Laptop and 50-series GPU equivalents are estimated based on performance benchmarks and industry expectations as of July 2025.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of the listed desktop GPUs and CPUs should offer comparable performance. This is heavily dependent on the laptop's specific configuration, including TGP (Total Graphics Power) for the GPU and the cooling system's effectiveness for both the CPU and GPU. Given the listed requirements, most modern gaming laptops should provide a good experience, but checking reviews for thermal performance is recommended.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A higher TGP for the laptop's GPU will generally lead to better and more consistent framerates, which is important for a smooth gameplay experience.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Efficient cooling is crucial to prevent thermal throttling, which can significantly reduce performance during extended gaming sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: The game's performance can be influenced by the CPU's power limits. A laptop with good power delivery to the CPU will ensure the processor can maintain its boost clocks.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: For optimal performance and to minimize latency, a laptop with a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended, as it allows the dedicated GPU to send frames directly to the display.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game supports upscaling technologies including NVIDIA DLSS 3 (with Frame Generation for 40/50 series) and AMD FSR. These can significantly boost performance, especially at higher resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings such as shadow quality, texture quality, effects detail, and anti-aliasing. Adjusting these settings can help achieve a balance between visual quality and framerate.
• Game Name: The Alters

• Upscaling Tech: The game supports upscaling technologies including NVIDIA DLSS 3 (with Frame Generation for 40/50 series) and AMD FSR. These can significantly boost performance, especially at higher resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings such as shadow quality, texture quality, effects detail, and anti-aliasing. Adjusting these settings can help achieve a balance between visual quality and framerate.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is beneficial to handle high graphical settings and resolutions, especially in dense park areas.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's simulation elements can create a sustained load. A robust cooling system is essential to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the complex AI of dozens of dinosaur families and thousands of park guests.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance.

• G P U T G P: A higher TGP for the laptop's GPU will generally lead to better and more consistent framerates, which is important for a smooth gameplay experience.
• Cooling Thermals: Efficient cooling is crucial to prevent thermal throttling, which can significantly reduce performance during extended gaming sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: The game's performance can be influenced by the CPU's power limits. A laptop with good power delivery to the CPU will ensure the processor can maintain its boost clocks.
• M U X Switch Optimus: For optimal performance and to minimize latency, a laptop with a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended, as it allows the dedicated GPU to send frames directly to the display.