Frontier released Jurassic World Evolution 2 on 9 November 2021 and moved the series off a fictional island chain onto the mainland United States. The campaign puts you inside the Department of Fish and Wildlife after the events of Fallen Kingdom, working across five states while Jeff Goldblum returns as Ian Malcolm. Lagoons for marine reptiles and aviaries for pterosaurs are the two headline additions over the 2018 original, and the reworked terrain system means herbivores now need the right vegetation planted rather than a generic green patch. Eight major paid packs followed through to May 2024, including a Dominion campaign set in the Biosyn Sanctuary.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Arizona
Key resources: Core building unlocks, first containment lessons Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Ranger Post upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Washington
Key resources: Ranger and welfare systems, further building unlocks Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Ranger Post upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Pennsylvania
Key resources: Genome and research progression, more species access Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Ranger Post upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Oregon
Key resources: Species knowledge, expedition and incubation practice Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Hatchery max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
California
Key resources: Campaign completion, full building and species access Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Hatchery max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Arizona to Washington)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Ranger Post once accessible
Mid Game (Pennsylvania)
- Push Ranger Post to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Hatchery
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Oregon to California)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Pennsylvania farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Build the Paleo-Medical Facility before you need it, because researching a disease takes time and an untreated outbreak will spread through a whole enclosure while you are still building.
- Farm Pennsylvania during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Jurassic World Evolution 2 Guides
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Jurassic World Evolution 2 Overview
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Best Builds
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Tier List
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Walkthrough
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Beginner's Guide
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Tips & Tricks
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Weapons Guide
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Combat Guide
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Boss Guide
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Maps & Locations
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 Classes & Characters
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