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Planet Zoo 2 is a zoo construction and management simulation developed and published by Frontier Developments. The sequel to Planet Zoo, it is scheduled to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 13, 2026, with all three versions arriving on the same day.
Players design and run their own zoos, building natural habitats, caring for a cast of realistically simulated animals, and balancing those animals' needs against the expectations of paying guests. The sequel keeps the series' detailed piece-by-piece construction while widening the range of animals a zoo can hold and placing a stronger emphasis on conservation.
What is new
Two headline additions let zoos house animals that were impossible in the first game. Aquariums introduce fully aquatic species kept in custom freshwater or saltwater tanks, while Aviaries hold birds that fly freely through enclosed mesh structures. A third major addition, Wildlife Reserves, extends play beyond the zoo gates into protected spaces where animals can be returned to the wild.
Frontier describes the sequel as its most advanced zoo simulation to date, pointing to a generational leap in animal animation and behaviour, higher-fidelity creatures, and a long list of community-requested features.
Ways to play
Planet Zoo 2 ships with three core modes: a structured Career, an online Franchise built around a shared global network and animal trading, and an open Sandbox. Running a successful park means caring for animals and their welfare and keeping guests and staff satisfied. The game's announcement and release details are covered under Development.
At a glance
Developer and publisher: Frontier Developments
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Release date: October 13, 2026
Genre: zoo construction and management simulation
Core modes: Career, Franchise, and Sandbox