For years, playing Dino Crisis 2 on a current PlayStation console meant digging out old hardware or settling for the PC version. That changes later this year. Capcom announced at PlayStation's September State of Play that Dino Crisis 2 is coming to PS4 and PS5 as part of the PS Plus Classics catalog, more than 13 years after the PS4 killed backwards compatibility and left the game stranded.
If you're a dinosaur fan who also enjoys Jurassic World Evolution 2, this is a good week for you.
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What was announced and what it means for the catalog
Dino Crisis 2 isn't arriving alone. Ratchet & Clank (the original PS2 release) and Mega Man X: Command Mission are also joining the PS Plus Classics lineup at the same time, giving subscribers a solid batch of retro titles to work through.
Here's the thing: this announcement effectively completes the Dino Crisis set on current PlayStation hardware. The first game made it to PS4 and PS5 back in 2024, but the sequel was conspicuously absent. Now both are available to PS Plus subscribers, which is the closest thing to a Dino Crisis collection PlayStation has offered in a very long time.
The subscription question and what it costs right now
PS Plus subscribers can jump straight into Dino Crisis 2 once it drops. Everyone else may have to wait if Capcom and Sony follow the same pattern they used with the first game. That's a frustrating situation if you don't have an active subscription, but the precedent suggests a standalone option will come eventually.
In the meantime, the original Dino Crisis is currently discounted to $4.99 on the PlayStation Store, which is a reasonable way to catch up before the sequel arrives.
Why this one matters more than you might think
Dino Crisis 2 has always occupied a strange spot in Capcom's back catalog. The series never reached the mainstream heights of Resident Evil or Silent Hill, but the fanbase that does love it is genuinely passionate, and the sequel is widely considered the stronger of the two original games. It leaned harder into action than pure survival horror, which split opinions at the time but holds up well today.
Getting it onto PS5 also keeps the conversation alive about where the franchise goes next. Capcom has been steadily revisiting its classic IP through remakes and remasters, and every time Dino Crisis surfaces, the calls for a full remake get louder. Whether this PS Plus addition signals anything beyond a catalog update is anyone's guess, but it at least confirms Capcom hasn't shelved the IP entirely.
For players who want to explore more dinosaur-themed strategy while waiting, the strategy guides section has plenty to keep you busy. And if you're specifically looking for help with Jurassic World Evolution 2, the full guide collection covers everything from park management to species unlocks.
