{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3a4244e4f13f4af9b8354761","clusterId":"c_a6fc907382554a2b9a43946e","slug":"planet-zoo-2-announced-for-october-13-release-on-pc-ps5-xbox-series-x-s","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Planet Zoo 2 Launches October 13 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"Planet Zoo 2 arrives seven years after the original and simultaneously on consoles and PC for the first time, adding aquatic and flying species that fundamentally expand the simulation's scope.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eFrontier Developments, the developer behind the Planet Coaster series, began a countdown broadcast on YouTube before the official announcement. The first Planet Zoo launched on PC in November 2019, and its DLC support ran through June 2025 with the 20th pack, the Asia Animal Pack. In November 2025, the studio confirmed a sequel was in development.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reveal trailer shows specific new species, including the endangered hawksbill sea turtle, the giant ocean sunfish, and the toco toucan. Animal AI now reflects mood: a tiger dissatisfied with its environment will appear lethargic. Dynamic water physics calculate ripples when land animals move across water. Western chimpanzees display brachiation and jumping.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game supports Japanese audio, matching the first game. The Standard Edition costs 6,200 yen on Steam and Epic Games, and 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. The PS5 version of Planet Zoo: Console Edition, released in 2024, is 65 percent off until June 10. The Xbox Series X|S version is not on sale.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Planet Zoo 2 adds fully aquatic species and flying birds, plus wildlife sanctuary restoration. Out October 13 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","twitterPost":"Planet Zoo 2 launches October 13, seven years after the original, with simultaneous console and PC release. Aquariums, aviaries, and mood-based animal AI are new.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Frontier Developments announced Planet Zoo 2 for an October 13 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel introduces aquatic and flying animals, customizable aquariums and aviaries, and a wildlife sanctuary restoration feature. 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