Planet Zoo 2

Price: $49.99 · updated Oct 18, 2026

At a glance

Price

$49.99

Released

Oct 13, 2026

Developer

Frontier Developments

Steam rating

Mixed · 64% (4,078)

Recent rating (30d)

64% (4,078)

Players online now

16,154 (7d peak: 16,155)

DLC

3

Data: Steam · Updated Oct 18, 2026

What is Planet Zoo 2?

Planet Zoo 2 is a construction and management simulation developed and published by Frontier Developments for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the sequel to 2019's Planet Zoo, keeping the same premise of designing, building, and running a zoo while balancing animal welfare, guest satisfaction, and finances. The core gameplay loop carries over from the original: players lay paths and fences, place habitats suited to a given species, hire staff, and set prices and amenities to keep visitors happy, while a welfare system tracks each animal's comfort and social needs. What sets the sequel apart is the expanded scope of what can be built. It introduces fully aquatic species for the first time, housed in aquariums with viewing panels, along with flying species kept in aviaries built from barriers, poles, and a mesh canopy guests can walk beneath. Animal rendering and behavior have also been overhauled, with upgraded fur, feather, and scale detail and more elaborate interactions, alongside a mood-based "living UI" that reads how individual animals are feeling. Beyond traditional exhibits, players can take part in conservation projects, restoring and populating wildlife reserves separate from their commercial zoo. The game keeps the same three modes as its predecessor: a guided Career mode with scenario objectives, a Sandbox mode with unrestricted building tools, and a Franchise mode tied to a shared network for trading animals with other players. The Frontier Workshop also returns, letting players share custom buildings and habitat designs across platforms. Planet Zoo 2 is single-player, with no co-op or competitive multiplayer; its social elements are limited to Franchise-mode trading and Workshop sharing. It suits players drawn to detailed creature care and open-ended building, with sessions ranging from short habitat tweaks to multi-hour zoo projects depending on the mode chosen.

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FAQ

How much is Planet Zoo 2?

Planet Zoo 2 costs $49.99 on Steam. Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Can my PC run Planet Zoo 2?

Minimum: 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), Storage: 40 GB available space. Recommended: 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), Storage: 40 GB available space.

Who made Planet Zoo 2?

Developed by Frontier Developments. Released October 13, 2026.

Is Planet Zoo 2 single-player?

Yes, Planet Zoo 2 is a single-player game.

Is Planet Zoo 2 still in Early Access?

No, Planet Zoo 2 is a full release, not in Early Access.

Is Planet Zoo 2 worth it in 2026?

Our verdict: 6.5/10 — Wait for a sale. Read our full review

Which languages?

Interface: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Traditional Chinese. Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.

Controller support?

Yes, full support.

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