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Hudo
Gold Member
For reasons I don't quite understand yet, Frontier's Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo games never grabbed me like Rollercoaster Tycoon (especially the second game) and Zoo Tycoon (the first game). Maybe it's the same reason why Cities: Skylines never grabbed me the way Sim City 3000 or Sim City 4 did.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Amazing news, however like their previous games this is going to be packed with DLC. They're almost as bad as Paradox.
I'll wait until I can pick up a complete edition later down the line.
kpopSuperstar
Member
It's because they are customization games first and manager games second. I like their games, but I wish they tuned the systems to need some management and strategy like the older management games.
Larxia
Member
I remember briefly trying Planet Coaster, but I was disappointed because it felt too sandbox-ish for me. I like things with freedom and I don't mind sandbox, but to discover a game, having an actual campaign with clear goals etc is more entertaining and easier to get into, rather than just building stuff.
Another thing I always wished games like this had, is a mode where you can actually walk around (as a character, not just a free cam) in your park, to explore it an enjoy it in an immersive way. It doesn't seem like something that should be too hard to implement, so I'm surprised it's never a thing.
Hudo
Gold Member
Ah, that might actually be why!
calico
Member
I liked Zoo a lot more than Coaster, but what I really want is Safari, so it's more like tending an organic ecosystem.
The breeding mechanic in the latest Jurassic World Evolution allowed you to touch on this a tiny amount, because you could put predator and prey in together and find a sustainable balance, but it still wasn't really built for it.
Some older city builders would lean more in this organic 'gardening' direction rather than strictly 'building', which I always found more engaging.
The breeding mechanic in the latest Jurassic World Evolution allowed you to touch on this a tiny amount, because you could put predator and prey in together and find a sustainable balance, but it still wasn't really built for it.
Some older city builders would lean more in this organic 'gardening' direction rather than strictly 'building', which I always found more engaging.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
kpopSuperstar
Member
It's cool that we can have fish and stuff now, but I also think this will feel identical to their previous games, like Planet Coaster 2 does.
It almost feels like an expansion.
It almost feels like an expansion.
Bridges
Member
The Zoo Tycoon reboot that launched with the Xbox One had this. It was a bad game though unworthy of the Zoo Tycoon name. Would be nice for a "real" one of these to have that feature though, I completely agree.
HerjansEagleFeeder
Member
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IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Join Eric, Chairman of FEN, and Alys, Zoo Operations Manager, as they give you an overview of Planet Zoo 2. From building and managing your zoos, to restoring Wildlife Reserves. Plus, a more detailed look at the animals and their habitats - including all-new fully aquatic species and flying birds!
Planet Zoo 2 is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5 on October 13!
Soar to great heights with flying birds, prepare your diving suits as fully-aquatic species make a splash, and take your conservation efforts beyond your zoo in brand-new Wildlife Reserves!
SomeNorseGuy
Gold Member
Planet Zoo 2 reconfirmed release date - platforms, pre-orders, system requirements & Trailers
Planet Zoo 2 Release Date (Confirmed) - Platforms, | GameWatcher
GameWatcher looks into the Planet Zoo 2 release date, the platforms it will launch on, gameplay details, trailers, an...
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Planet Zoo 2 Release Date: October 13, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and come in two editions. You'll find their content and price listed below.
Standard Edition - £39.99/$49.99/€49.99
- Planet Zoo 2 (base game)
- Toucan Eat Shop and Signage (pre-order bonus)
- 3 Unique Animal Donation Bins (pre-order bonus)
- Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall (pre-order bonus)
- Planet Zoo 2 (base game)
- Toucan Eat Shop and Signage (pre-order bonus)
- 3 Unique Animal Donation Bins (pre-order bonus)
- Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall (pre-order bonus)
- Deluxe Upgrade Pack (6 animal species and several signs)
- Golden Eagle
- Golden Lion Tamarin
- Axolotol
- Blue & Gold Fusilier
- Hammerhead Shark
- Longfin Batfish
System requirements
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, 11
- Processor: Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A750 (8GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended. Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10 meaning we cannot guarantee ongoing compatibility.
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700XT (12GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A770 (16GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Welcome back to our Feature Focus series! In this video, we dive in to the stunning aquariums of Planet Zoo 2, the fully aquatic species that call them home - including the Blacktip reef shark and Red lionfish, AND share an overview of what goes in to managing an aquarium in your zoo!
Planet Zoo 2 is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5 on October 13!
Soar to great heights with flying birds, prepare your diving suits as fully-aquatic species make a splash, and take your conservation efforts beyond your zoo in brand-new Wildlife Reserves!
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
I'm the opposite, I find Planet Coaster fun because its a big sandbox without any fixed direction! I also like how the park management aspect is just enough to get me to make decisions but not enough to force me along any one path, there are many solutions to every problem.
I just got the original Planet Zoo on a deep Steam sale for like $3 but haven't even installed it yet. PZ2 looks pretty awesome as well.
Comandr
Member
The game looks great. It's just such a shame that you are often so punished by purchasing Frontier games early. I don't think I can recall a time in the last decade that they released a 1.0 game that wasn't riddled with bugs and missing tons of content. You're so much better off waiting two or so years and buying the game on a deep discount along with the inevitable deluge of DLC they release and never re-bundle.
jrolson
Member
Yeah, I hate it... Not sure why they still use it when it's been cracked.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
These are the same guys who did those Jurassic Park games right? Those were actually pretty good