The centerpiece of v1.3.1 was the specialized compatibility layer for Valve's handheld console:
: A default graphics preset was added specifically for the Steam Deck to balance performance and visual fidelity.
: A new main menu feature that allowed players to inspect every dinosaur in detail, including skin/pattern variations and animation cycles. Jurassic World Evolution 2 v1.3.1.36069
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
: Added over 20 new facility pieces and numerous biome-specific trees and shrubs to increase park customization. Accompanying DLC The centerpiece of v1
: Frontier Developments disabled the driver date check to prevent unnecessary launch errors on the SteamOS environment. Context within Update 1.3
The v1.3.1 update launched alongside the Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack , which added two new species (the Scorpios rex and Monolophosaurus ) and several character-inspired skins like "Bumpy" the Ankylosaurus . While it was a "minor" version in terms
: For the first time, players could walk through their parks at ground level, interact with buildings, and view their attractions from a guest's perspective.