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FAN WIKI · LAUNCHES OCTOBER 13, 2026

Planet Zoo 2,
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Launch times for your city, every animal in the Zoopedia, what the Deluxe Edition adds and how aquariums, aviaries and Wildlife Reserves work, from Frontier’s own announcements.

Release
Oct 13, 2026 · 14:00 UTC
Platforms
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Price
$49.99 / Deluxe $64.99
Multiplayer
No (Workshop sharing)

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  1. Planet Zoo 2 Release Date and Launch Time in Every Time Zone

    Planet Zoo 2 release date: October 13, 2026 at 3 PM BST on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Launch times by city, Steam pre-load, physical discs and beta news.

    Guides · FAQ
  2. Planet Zoo 2 Animals List: All 130 Species Revealed So Far

    Planet Zoo 2 animals list: all 130 species in the official Zoopedia with habitat type, native range, conservation status and Deluxe content, as of October 11, 2026.

    Animals · Comparison
  3. Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition vs Standard: Price and Contents

    Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition vs Standard: $64.99 vs $49.99, the six extra species, the pre-order bonus, Game Pass and PS Plus status, and where keys are sold.

    Guides · Comparison
  4. Planet Zoo 2 Multiplayer: Co-op, Online and Offline Play

    Is Planet Zoo 2 multiplayer? No co-op or shared zoos, but Franchise mode trades animals online and the Workshop shares creations across PC, PS5 and Xbox.

    Guides · FAQ

About the game

What is Planet Zoo 2?

Planet Zoo 2 is Frontier Developments’ sequel to Planet Zoo, the 2019 zoo-building and management game. For the first time in the series it has fully flying birds in roofed aviaries and fully aquatic species in custom aquariums.

Beyond the zoo, Wildlife Reserves let you release the animals you breed into ecosystems you restore. It launches on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 13, 2026, with Career, Sandbox and Franchise modes.

Developer
Frontier Developments
Animals revealed
130 in the Zoopedia
Game modes
Career, Sandbox, Franchise
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Frequently asked questions

When does Planet Zoo 2 come out?

October 13, 2026 at 3 PM BST (14:00 UTC) on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Physical PS5 and Xbox discs follow on October 20.

Is Planet Zoo 2 multiplayer?

No. There is no co-op or shared zoo, but Franchise mode trades animals with other players and the Frontier Workshop shares creations across platforms.

Is Planet Zoo 2 on Mac?

No. Frontier has no plans for macOS; NVIDIA GeForce NOW is the supported way to stream it.

Is Planet Zoo 2 on Game Pass?

No. The Microsoft Store lists no Game Pass inclusion for either edition, though both support Xbox Play Anywhere.

How many animals are in Planet Zoo 2?

130 species are in the official Zoopedia as of October 11, 2026, six of them Deluxe Edition only. Frontier is revealing the final animals before launch.

Is this the official Planet Zoo 2 site?

No. This is an independent fan wiki. The official site is planetzoogame.com/2, run by Frontier Developments.

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