Credit: Universal PicturesFor more than a decade, the Jurassic Park franchise leaned heavily on the “World” branding. Since 2015, this label has dominated every corner of the franchise: four blockbuster films, two animated series, the Evolution video game series, Universal Studios theme park attractions, merchandise, and immersive walkthrough experiences worldwide.
Jurassic World Has Been Successful but Disappointing
The Jurassic World umbrella swiftly became synonymous with reinvention and a side of the franchise that has, without exaggeration, favored cinematic spectacle over suspense.
Jurassic World (2015) was mostly grounded, inviting fans back to Isla Nublar for another dinosaur breakout, but its sequels, Fallen Kingdom (2018), Dominion (2022), and last year’s Rebirth (2025) have each demanded a greater suspension of disbelief than the last, introducing outlandish elements such as weaponized dinosaur hybrids, human clones, global-scale threats and, most recently, giant mutant monstrosities.
For many, Rebirth, in particular, has ruined the film series, not only by introducing mutant dinos, but by retconning two of its own predecessors and making major continuity errors with established Jurassic Park canon. But now, while the “World” side of the franchise has proven incredibly lucrative, with Rebirth alone having grossed $869.1 million worldwide, Universal is taking a different path with one of the upcoming Jurassic projects.
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The Jurassic Franchise Is Going Back To Basics
The upcoming video game “Jurassic Park: Survival” quietly steps away from that branding entirely. Despite the success of the “World” era, this game drops the title altogether, choosing instead to embrace the nostalgia of the original 1993 film by Steven Spielberg.
Players step into the shoes of Dr. Maya Joshi (Payal Mistry), an InGen scientist stranded on Isla Nublar in the immediate aftermath of the park’s original meltdown. The story is confined to the park, focusing on survival, stealth, and strategy rather than dino hybrids and high-octane action.
What’s the New Jurassic Park Sequel About?
“Return to Isla Nublar the day after the events of the beloved 1993 Jurassic Park film in an original adventure 65 million years in the making,” the synopsis for the game reads.
“Survive thrilling first-person action as InGen scientist Dr. Maya Joshi, who was unable to evacuate Isla Nublar, in this single-player action-adventure game and discover a never-before-told story. Through thrilling encounters, experience the wonder and danger of dinosaurs, each with their own distinct and adaptive behaviors brought to life by John Hammond’s vision.”
Watch the official announcement trailer for the game below:
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By ignoring the “World” side of the franchise, the game reconnects fans with what made Jurassic Park so terrifying in the first place: humans outmatched, outsmarted, and entirely at the mercy of apex predators like Velociraptor, Dilophosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Familiar locations — from the Visitor Center to the T. rex paddock — are being recreated faithfully, while new zones, like a resort hotel and underground bunkers, expand the island. Together, these environments promise a “fully realized Isla Nublar”, per the official website.
Dinosaurs behave as unpredictable predators, requiring players to adapt constantly. Combat is risky, and every decision carries weight — echoing the original film’s heart-pounding suspense. For fans, the upcoming first-person action-adventure will be a welcome reset: a story that nods to the original while allowing players to feel the fear and awe that first defined the franchise over 30 years ago.
When Can I Play “Jurassic Park: Survival”?
Unfortunately, there’s no release date for “Jurassic Park: Survival” yet. The game will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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