Intel Iris XE Graphics

[mamchale]

I've done a bit of searching and have seen that a few people play this game with Intel Iris XE graphics, but I'm having zero luck with it.

It's for my son, and I've not played with stuff like this for years. Completely new to Steam as well. So please be kind!

The computer is an Asus Vivobook, Intel Core i5, 16gb ram, with up to 8gb shared video ram and plenty of storage. It looks like it supports everything else the game needs, bar the dedicated graphics card. As I said before, I saw that others had luck playing this game on that graphics card.

I purchased the game in the sale (he already has it on the switch, but was adamant that this version was better!). It loads up fine and I can adjust settings etc, but as soon as I try and load a game it is just unplayable. The graphics are just terrible, and nothing renders correctly. It almost seems like there is a part of the graphics driver not working correctly. Everything is rendered a blocky triangles if that helps at all.

I've tried with the latest graphics drivers from Intel, and the official ones from Asus. Intel drivers marginally better maybe, but still unplayable.

Anything else I can try, or has anyone else had any luck with this game a similar setup? I've had a decent search around and have tried a lot of things, but no difference.

Any suggestions or links to other forums would be much appreciated. Or even experience of people running this game with a similar setup.

[wolfygirl]

hey fellow iris graphic pc here! personally for me even without updated drivers things render in just fine albeit a little blurry when zoomed. My question to you is do you have any other games installed on your computer? if so do any other games run into the same type of issues? also have you tried verifying your installation files?

[PunkBa*d669]

Originally posted by wolfygirl:

hey fellow iris graphic pc here! personally for me even without updated drivers things render in just fine albeit a little blurry when zoomed. My question to you is do you have any other games installed on your computer? if so do any other games run into the same type of issues? also have you tried verifying your installation files?

see i had this when i 1st downloaded the game. blurry until zoomed in but still very playable.
came back after a few months and now it unplayable with big white & blue graphic glitches and the dinos do not load at all.
i should of verified my files. i got raged and unistalled.

[Captain Baldy]

It sounds like you're running into compatibility issues with Jurassic Park Evolution 2 on Intel Iris Xe Graphics. While it’s true that some people have managed to play it on that GPU, integrated graphics often struggle with demanding 3D games, especially ones that expect dedicated VRAM.

Troubleshooting Steps to Improve Performance
Here are some things you can try to get it working as best as possible:

1. Force the Game to Use DirectX 11 Instead of 12
Some games default to DirectX 12, which can cause rendering issues on integrated GPUs.
Try launching the game with DirectX 11:
Open Steam.
Go to Library > Right-click the game > Properties.
In the Launch Options section, type:
-force-d3d11

Close and restart the game.
2. Lower Graphics Settings (Beyond Normal In-Game Options)
Set everything to Low or Very Low in the graphics settings.
Disable shadows, anti-aliasing, and bloom effects.
Try running at 1280x720 resolution instead of full 1080p.

3. Increase Shared VRAM (If Possible)
The Intel Iris Xe uses shared memory from system RAM. Your Asus Vivobook should already allocate dynamically, but you can try increasing the shared memory in the BIOS:
Restart your laptop and enter the BIOS (usually pressing F2 or DEL during startup).
Look for "Advanced" or "Chipset" settings.
If there's an option for "DVMT Pre-Allocated Memory", set it to the highest available value (often 512MB or 1024MB).

4. Try Older Graphics Drivers
Sometimes, newer Intel drivers break compatibility with certain games.
Test with an older stable driver (try rolling back to one from mid-2023).
Download from Intel’s official driver archive and test different versions.
5. Check for Any Available Game Patches or Fixes
If others have reported similar issues, there might be a community patch or workaround.
Check Steam Discussions or Reddit for the game—sometimes, others have found fixes for integrated GPU users.

6. Disable Intel Xe’s “Power-Saving” Mode
Intel’s drivers sometimes prioritize battery life over performance.
Open Intel Graphics Command Center (or Intel Arc Control if it's installed).
Go to Graphics Settings > Disable Power Saving Features.
Set the GPU to Performance Mode.
If None of This Works...

If nothing helps, it may just be that the game isn’t fully compatible with Intel Iris Xe. Some games simply require a dedicated GPU, even if the rest of the system meets the requirements.

However, if your son is open to alternatives, some less demanding dinosaur or park management games might work better on the Intel Iris Xe (e.g., Parkasaurus or Prehistoric Kingdom). Otherwise, GeForce NOW (a cloud gaming service) might be a way to play the game smoothly without upgrading hardware.

[Richiesalda]

Same issue here. Any luck solving it?