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Planet Zoo 2
Planet Zoo 2 is out on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and its Steam version passed 40,000 peak concurrent players shortly after the October 13 launch.
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Frontier Developments announced Planet Zoo 2 on May 28, 2026, for an October 13 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement framed the sequel as an expansion of the 2019 game's scope: fully aquatic species and flying animals, customizable aquariums and aviaries, and a conservation feature that lets players restore wildlife sanctuaries and release animals into natural environments. Pre-orders opened with the announcement, with the Standard Edition at 6,200 yen on Steam and Epic Games and around 5,600 yen on console stores.
A gameplay trailer followed during the PC Gaming Show 2026 in June. It confirmed the aquatic and flying species and the custom zoo and sanctuary building, and kept the release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer added no new platforms or dates beyond what the announcement had set.
The game launched October 13 with in-game text in Japanese. The Steam version passed 40,000 peak concurrent players shortly after launch. Coverage after release treated the Aquarium for sharks and sea turtles and the Aviary for birds such as shoebills as launch features rather than separate expansions, and noted the conservation areas alongside them. The week's Steam roundup carried the same feature set.
Key facts
- Release date
- October 13, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S ↗
- Developer
- Frontier Developments ↗
- Peak concurrent players on Steam
- Passed 40,000 shortly after launch ↗
- In-game language
- In-game text in Japanese ↗
- New animal systems
- Fully aquatic species and flying animals, with an Aquarium and an Aviary ↗
- Standard Edition price
- 6,200 yen on Steam and Epic Games, around 5,600 yen on console stores ↗
- Deluxe Edition price
- 8,000 yen on PC, 7,700 yen on consoles ↗
- Game modes
- Career, Franchise, and Sandbox, plus cross-platform blueprint sharing via the Frontier Workshop ↗
- Trailer debut
- Gameplay trailer at PC Gaming Show 2026 ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- game · 2026-10-13 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · 2026-10-14
- Release
- game · 2026-10-13 · 2026-10-12
- Release
- game · TBA · Worldwide · 2026-06-07
- Release
- game · 2026-10-13 · Worldwide · 2026-05-28
- Noted
- Steam version passed 40,000 peak concurrent players shortly after launch · 2026-10-14
- Announced
- sequel confirmed in November 2025 · 2026-05-27
Connections
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- Confirmed game 2026-10-13 Worldwide May 31 · source
- Disputed sequel confirmed in November 2025 May 28 · source
All coverage
4d ago
The weekly Steam roundup covers this week's releases and announcements on Valve's storefront. Planet Zoo 2 adds fully aquatic species and flying animals for the first time in the series, with aquariums and aviaries. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 lets players pick between Space Marine Malum Caedo and Battle Sister Naila Baylas. The list also carries over the hill, Enshrouded, Valor Mortis, Beyond These Stars, Ratatan, and Chained Beasts.
Oct 14
Frontier Developments released Planet Zoo 2 on October 13 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with in-game text in Japanese. The Steam version passed 40,000 peak concurrent players shortly after launch. The sequel to 2019's Planet Zoo adds three elements to the previous game: an Aquarium for sharks and sea turtles, an Aviary for birds such as shoebills, and wildlife conservation areas.
Oct 12
The week of October 12 to 18, 2026 brings four titles. Planet Zoo 2 arrives October 13 on Steam, PS Store, and XBOX Store at 5,610 yen. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse releases October 15 on Steam, PS Store, XBOX Store, and My Nintendo Store at 3,850 yen, with Rose Belmont in 1499 Paris. Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition hits Steam October 14 with all DLC. Tales of Eternia Remaster arrives October 15, the Steam version October 16, at 3,960 yen.
Jun 7
Frontier Developments released a gameplay trailer for Planet Zoo 2 during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The sequel adds fully aquatic species and flying animals, letting players build custom zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. It is scheduled for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
May 29
Frontier Developments announced on May 28, 2026, that Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to the 2019 zoo management simulation game, will launch on October 13, 2026, for PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now open. The game introduces fully aquatic species and flying animals for the first time in the series, along with customizable aquariums and aviaries. A new conservation feature lets players restore wildlife sanctuaries and release animals into natural environments. The sequel also includes updated graphics, dynamic water physics, and animal AI that reflects mood. Four new architectural themes and five from the original game are available for zoo building. Game modes include Career, Franchise, and Sandbox, plus cross-platform blueprint sharing via the Frontier Workshop. The Standard Edition costs 6,200 yen on Steam and Epic Games, and around 5,600 yen on console stores. The Deluxe Edition is 8,000 yen on PC and 7,700 yen on consoles. The original Planet Zoo and its DLC are on sale until June 5. More details are expected at the Wholesome Games showcase on June 6 and the PC Gaming Show on June 7.