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Frontier Developments PLC
21 August 2017
Frontier Developments plc
Announces Jurassic World Evolution(TM) game on PC, PS4 and Xbox
One for summer 2018
Further to its announcement on 6 February 2017, Frontier
Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, "Frontier"), a leading independent
creator and publisher of video games, has revealed its new game;
Jurassic World Evolution. Launching in summer 2018, Jurassic World
Evolution will be coming to PC, the PlayStation(R)4 computer
entertainment system, and the Xbox One all-in-one games and
entertainment system.
In 2015, Universal Pictures' Jurassic World became one of the
biggest blockbusters in cinema history, grossing more than $1.67
billion at the global box office on its way to becoming the
third-highest-grossing film of all time.
Based on Universal Pictures' iconic film franchise and created
in collaboration with Universal Brand Development, Jurassic World
Evolution expands on the official Jurassic World mythology and puts
players in charge of cinema's greatest tourist destination - where
they will have the opportunity to create and manage their own
Jurassic World. Every choice leads to a different path, and
spectacular challenges arise when 'life finds a way'.
Jurassic World Evolution will launch in the year of the 25th
anniversary of the original Jurassic Park film. The next chapter of
the film franchise Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will be in
theatres June 2018.
Jurassic World Evolution will be Frontier's third major
self-published game franchise and builds on the success of Elite
Dangerous (2014) and Planet Coaster (2016).
Jonny Watts, Chief Creative Officer of Frontier, said:
"As long-time fans of the entire Jurassic series we're thrilled
to be putting players in charge of their own Jurassic World. We're
excited to bring over fifteen years of management, simulation, and
creature development expertise to a destination and franchise that
remains an inspiration to us."
David Braben, Chief Executive Officer of Frontier, said:
"Jurassic World Evolution is a continuation of Frontier's
strategy of creating self-published franchises that build on our
world-class expertise to deliver high quality, sophisticated
gameplay experiences. It will be our first self-published title to
debut on PC, PlayStation and Xbox simultaneously, and the first to
benefit from such a major marketing event as the theatrical release
of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom."
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About Frontier Developments plc
Frontier Developments plc, listed on the AIM stock market (AIM:
FDEV), is a leading independent creator of self-published videogame
franchises founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the
seminal 'Elite' game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its
proprietary 'COBRA' game development technology to create
innovative games, currently focusing on videogame consoles and
personal computers.
www.frontier.co.uk
About Jurassic World Evolution
Jurassic World Evolution - launching in summer 2018 for Windows
PC, Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4 - evolves players'
relationship with the Jurassic World film franchise, placing them
in control of operations on the legendary islands of Isla Nublar
and the surrounding islands of the Muertes Archipelago. Players
will create and manage their own Jurassic World as they bioengineer
new dinosaur breeds, and construct attractions, containment and
research facilities. Every choice leads to a different path and
spectacular challenges arise when 'life finds a way'.
www.jurassicworldevolutiongame.com
About Elite Dangerous
Elite Dangerous - available for Windows PC, Apple Macintosh,
Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4 - is the definitive
massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming's original open
world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy,
evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at
its full galactic proportions.
www.elitedangerous.com
About Planet Coaster
Planet Coaster - available for Windows PC - builds on Frontier's
genre-defining expertise with coaster park games such as
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and Thrillville. It further raises the bar
for this popular genre, allowing players to let their imaginations
run wild as they surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds,
and share their success with the world via the Steam Workshop
community.
www.planetcoaster.com
About Jurassic World
With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with
one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema
history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of
favourite characters and dinosaurs-along with new breeds more
awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic
World: Fallen Kingdom.
Stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return alongside
executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow for
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World:
Fallen Kingdom. Pratt and Howard are joined by co-stars James
Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella
Pineda,
Toby Jones, Rafe Spall, while Jake Johnson, BD Wong and Jeff
Goldblum reprise their roles.
Directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible), the epic
action-adventure is written by Jurassic World's director,
Trevorrow, and its co-writer, Derek Connolly. Producers Frank
Marshall and Pat Crowley once again partner with Spielberg and
Trevorrow in leading the team of filmmakers for this stunning
installment. Belén Atienza joins the team as a producer.
www.jurassicworld.com
About Universal Brand Development
Universal Brand Development globally drives expansion of the
company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and
stories through innovative physical and digital products, content,
and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management,
Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer
Products, Games and Digital Platforms, and Live Entertainment based
on the company's extensive portfolio of intellectual properties
created by Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment,
DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal cable and television.
Universal Brand Development is a business segment of Universal
Filmed Entertainment Group, and part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary
of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA).
(c) 2017 Frontier Developments, plc. All rights reserved.
Frontier, Cobra, Frontier Developments and the Frontier
Developments and Cobra logo(s) are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Frontier Developments, plc.
(c) 2017 Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, Inc.
Jurassic World, Jurassic World Evolution and their respective logos
are trademarks and copyrights of Universal Studios and Amblin
Entertainment, Inc. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights
Reserved.
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