# Dinosaur-Hunting Games 'Jurassic World Alive' Will Let Players Live Out Prehistoric Dreams By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-alive References: [ca.ign](http://ca.ign.com/articles/2018/03/07/universal-announces-pokemon-go-style-jurassic-world-mobile-game) & [polygon](https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/7/17090996/jurassic-world-alive-pokemon-go-dinosaurs-ios-android-google-play-app-store) Universal is hopping on the [AR video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niantic-scopely) train with its Pokémon Go-style mobile game, Jurassic World Alive. The game is set to release on iOS and Android and will give players the ability to build a collection of dinosaurs, create hybrid creatures using DNA and pit their dinosaurs against other players' creations. Much like Pokémon Go, Jurassic World Alive will be a [map-based collection game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aniimo), but players will not necessarily need to leave the house to play. Jurassic World Alive will feature a virtual drone feature that can be dispatched to collect "dino-DNA." Jurassic World Alive is currently being developed by Montreal-based developer Ludia. Ludia has worked with the [Jurassic Park franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-jurassic-world-rebirth) before, with its development of Jurassic Park Builder in 2012 and Jurassic World: The Game in 2015. Jurassic World Alive will contain over 100 dinosaurs at launch and will be updated regularly with new creatures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Augmented Reality Gaming:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry by expanding the use of augmented reality to create new gaming experiences like Jurassic World Alive. - **Map-based Collection Games:** Game developers could create new map-based collection games for other franchises, movies, or even educational purposes for children. - **Hybrid Creature Creation:** Developers can continue to explore creature creation using DNA in new and creative ways across industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The video game industry can continue expanding and innovating with the use of augmented reality and location-based services. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can also explore the use of augmented reality to create interactive experiences for visitors at theme parks and museums. - **Biotech:** Biotech companies have an opportunity to invest in new innovations that involve hybrid creature creation or DNA manipulation that could lead to new breakthroughs in healthcare and medicine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Hunting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taito.md) - [AR Superhero Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-world-of-heroes.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Mobile Game Release Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palworld-go.md) - [AI-Powered Dinosaur Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-footprints.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [AR-Powered Virtual Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot.md) - [Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikmin-finder.md)