Jurassic World Evolution 2 Guide | How to Recreate Any Island Shape Using a Grid

Creating custom parks and unique island shapes in Jurassic World Evolution 2 is essential for expanding your creativity and mastering complex park layouts.

This guide shows you a reliable, step-by-step way to make a grid that lets you create any island shape quickly and correctly in the game. If you follow these steps, it will be easy and precise for you to make beautiful parks like Mini Manticore Island or remake places from other games.

Making the Grid In-Game

To begin creating your grid, select any square map of your choice. It is possible to make grids on all available square map volumes for various builds.

Start by picking a corner—any one of the four works. Avoid starting exactly at the corner, as this can lead to issues where the path runs into the map border, disrupting the grid layout.

Instead, place your first path segment just inside the corner, leaving a small but sufficient gap to ensure you do not waste too much space. Extend the path to the far end of the map, maintaining roughly the same distance from the border on both ends.

For a practical and manageable grid, construct it using two-by-two squares, corresponding to two maximum path lengths. Position your path to take advantage of the snap-to 90° angle feature in the game interface.

Make sure that each angle is exact; even a slight deviation can misalign your entire grid. Repeat the process to form a two-by-two square, which serves as the foundation of your entire grid.

Continue this structure along one side by attaching new two-by-two squares, maintaining straight lines, and using the snap assistance. This process will need to be repeated across the map’s perimeter.

As you work, the repetitive steps can be monotonous, so consider having a distraction in the background to keep you engaged. However, stay attentive to ensure each path remains at the required 90-degree angle for accuracy.

As you build grids on all four sides, make sure that each link is lined up and in the right place. At this point, consistency makes sure that the plan for the whole map works and can be used. As you build grids on all four sides, make sure that each link is lined up and in the right place.

At this point, consistency makes sure that the plan for the whole map works and can be used.

Completing the Grid

Once the perimeter is established, connect lines across the grid, one square at a time. Place your cursor at the end of a path, then extend straight across to the opposing side, clicking to lay down the intervening paths.

Repeat this step throughout the grid until a complete framework of two-by-two squares spreads over the map.

If your square sizes do not perfectly fit the edges, any leftover space can be used for numbering or organizational purposes later.

At the conclusion, the grid should generally measure 19 by 19 squares, though this may vary depending on your setup.

Number (or letter) the sides using terrain paint, like snow, to mark each row or column. This facilitates quick navigation and reference when recreating shapes or designs.

Making a Reference Image with the Grid

Save your newly constructed grid; for example, name it something like California Grid for future use.

To get the most out of your grid, leverage a photo editing tool—any program that enables you to overlay a transparent PNG on top of your reference image. Free online options like Pixlr work well for this purpose.

Acquire a 19 by 19 square PNG grid image and overlay it atop any island or layout reference you intend to replicate. Scale and adjust the image so there is an adequate border of ocean, if desired.

This combined image can serve as your on-screen guide while you transfer the island shape into the game.

Transferring the Shape In-Game

Use the reference image to draw your desired island shape in Jurassic World Evolution 2, matching the contours square by square. Focus on accuracy, using each square as a proportional guide for the detailed segments of your layout.

Adjust the terrain as you follow each segment to recreate the reference as closely as possible.

Upon completing the outline, delete the grid paths and fill in water or other terrain features as needed. Draw with the terrain tools instead of the water tool inside the grid, as water cannot be placed precisely up to the edge of the path. Terrain tools overlap seamlessly, giving you maximum detail and precision.

With these tools and methods, you are equipped to tackle even the most complex custom island projects in Jurassic World Evolution.

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