Megalania (NEW SPECIES) (1.8)
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 1207 Dinosaurs mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Varanus priscus (Megalania)
(NEW SPECIES)
This mod adds a new species to the game: Megalania (Varanus priscus), an extinct species of giant monitor lizard, part of the megafaunal assemblage that inhabited Australia during the Pleistocene. It is the largest terrestrial lizard known to have existed, reaching an estimated length of 3. 5 to 7 metres, and weighing between 97–1,940 kg. Megalania is thought to have had a similar ecology to the living Komodo dragon. The youngest fossil remains of giant monitor lizards in Australia date to around 50,000 years ago.
This is a "New Species" mod, this means that it doesn't repleace any creatures from your game, it adds a whole new one!
DISCLAIMER:
If you open the species on the species viewer, please restart the game before loading any saves. If you don't do this, the game will most likely break. This is a common bug with New Species sadly.
New Species for now are highly experimental, and they may have bugs or issues that can't be fixed, or that will take some time to do so. This one is safe to use, but some animations when it fights and hunts don't work properly, so take that in mind when taking screenshots or making any type of video or content with it. If they can be fixed in the future, they will be fixed.
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Details and Installation
This creature cannot be unlocked on Challenge or Campaign, It's only available in Sandbox Mode, and Sandbox Challenge mode (With Digsites).
DLCs Required:
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[]None!
Species IDs:
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Installation process:
[]Download and Install the latest version of ACSE:
https://www.nexusmods.com/jurassicworldevolution2/mods/262
[]Go to your Steam Installation folder.
[] Follow this route: Steam\steamapps\common\Jurassic World Evolution 2\Win64\ovldata
[] Make sure that you do a security copy or b
Adds Megalania as a new species to ARK: Survival Evolved, not a replacement. With 497 endorsements and 32,809 downloads, it's a popular addition for players wanting more prehistoric variety. Last updated August 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 497 endorsements – players dig it.
- Over 32k downloads shows it's got a solid user base.
- Adds a new creature without messing with existing ones – safe for your current saves.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on taming, stats, or behavior – you're going in blind.
- Last updated in 2023 – might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter spawns or creature lists.
For ARK players who want to expand their creature roster with a new prehistoric predator. If you're into collecting unique species or want more variety in your world, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for overhauled mechanics or deep gameplay changes – this is purely a creature addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod in your load order before any mods that modify spawns to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any required DLC or map-specific spawns – Megalania might only appear in certain biomes.
- If you're on a dedicated server, ensure all players have the mod installed to avoid connection issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Jurassicworldevolution2 Mods
- Author
- HyperSG
- Version
- g1.8.1-v1.1
- Downloads
- 32,809
- Endorsements
- 497
- Category
- Dinosaurs
- Created
- 2/6/2023
- Updated
- 8/25/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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