Frontier Developments PLC Announces Jurassic World Evolution for summer 2018 (4525O)

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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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August 21, 2017 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT)