There are plenty of ways to make a Jurassic World park dangerous, but Jurassic World Evolution 3: Crocodilia Coast has found a particularly nasty one. Available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the new DLC introduces the first crocodilian species to the franchise, alongside four other prehistoric additions and a sizeable collection of waterfront scenery.
Deinosuchus has arrived, and anyone wandering too close to the water may want to think twice.
At A Glance
- Game: Jurassic World Evolution 3 – Crocodilia Coast
- Developer: Frontier Developments
- Publisher: Frontier Developments
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Price: £11.99
- Genre: Simulation DLC
Meet The New King Of The Water
Crocodiles have always had something rather unsettling about them. They don’t need to chase their prey across a paddock or soar overhead to make an impression – they can simply sit beneath the surface and wait.
That’s exactly the approach taken by Deinosuchus, the headline addition in Crocodilia Coast and the first crocodilian species introduced to the Jurassic World Evolution franchise.
This enormous predator can lurk beneath the water before striking unsuspecting prey with a vicious deathroll. Its long, broad snout and powerful tail make it just as formidable on land, too, meaning park managers will need to consider carefully how and where they house it.
Four More Prehistoric Additions
Deinosuchus isn’t arriving alone.
The DLC also introduces Postosuchus, a heavily armoured predator armed with a formidable set of teeth, alongside Desmatosuchus, a herbivore whose defensive adaptations provide a rather different take on survival.
The Styxosaurus family unit brings something particularly eye-catching to the collection, with its juvenile species receiving the first-ever bioluminescent skin in Jurassic World Evolution 3.
Rounding out the new arrivals is the Shonisaurus family unit, a late Triassic species that should make an impressive addition to any lagoon.
It’s a varied group, then, and one that should give creative park builders plenty of opportunities to rethink their prehistoric collections.
Turn Your Park Into A Jurassic Waterfront
The new animals might grab the attention, but Crocodilia Coast also gives players plenty of tools to build an appropriately atmospheric home for them.
Hundreds of new scenery pieces have been added, allowing park managers to construct their own windswept waterfront areas. The collection includes waterfront huts, boardwalk blueprints, props, lights, signage and a full wall kit, giving players the building blocks needed to create everything from relaxed coastal attractions to much more imposing enclosures.
That should fit particularly nicely with the creative freedom already offered by Jurassic World Evolution 3, where terrain editing and modular scenery can be used to create parks that feel considerably more personal than a simple collection of dinosaur paddocks.
Update 1.4.1 Adds More For Everyone
Crocodilia Coast isn’t arriving on its own, either.
Update 1.4.1 is available as a free update for all Jurassic World Evolution 3 players, regardless of whether they purchase the new DLC. It adds a new square Hawaiian Sandbox map, Workshop collections and the Elasmosaurus family unit, alongside further improvements and additions.
That means there is something new to play with even if you’re happy sticking with the content you already own.
Another Excuse To Return To Jurassic World
We awarded Jurassic World Evolution 3 an impressive 4.5/5 in our review, particularly praising the freedom it gives players to create their own parks. We concluded: “Should you be a fan of Jurassic Park and enjoy a good park builder, then you need to try Jurassic World Evolution 3. The creativity that the game allows makes it an incredibly addictive experience that you are bound to keep coming back to.“
Crocodilia Coast certainly gives that creativity another shot in the arm. Between a terrifying new aquatic predator, four additional species, a wealth of waterfront scenery and the free content arriving alongside it, there’s plenty here to tempt existing park managers back into the control room.
Just remember one thing when designing those new waterfront attractions: something might be watching from beneath the surface.
You’ll find the new content on the usual digital storefronts, like that of the Xbox Store.
