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Planet Zoo 2: release date, price, editions, PC requirements and what is new

Planet Zoo 2 from Frontier Developments releases on October 13, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Steam lists a $49.99 Standard Edition and a $64.99 Deluxe Edition, with 40 GB storage and an RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT as the minimum graphics card. This page lists the confirmed release details, editions, requirements and new features with sources, and notes what is not yet known.

Quick facts

Release

October 13, 2026

Steam, Wikipedia, Shacknews and But Why Tho all give October 13, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. But Why Tho adds that the PC release is on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Price (Steam)

$49.99 / $64.99

Steam lists the Standard Edition at $49.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $64.99. The Deluxe Upgrade Pack adds six animal species and exclusive animal signs.

PC minimum

RTX 2060, 16 GB RAM

Steam's minimum spec is Windows 10/11, Intel i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT and 40 GB storage. Recommended is an RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT, and an SSD.

New this time

Aquatic and flying animals

Frontier says Planet Zoo 2 introduces fully aquatic and flying species for the first time, with aquariums, aviaries and Wildlife Reserves.

What is confirmed

Facts restate the Steam store page, Wikipedia, Shacknews and But Why Tho. Tamedex has not played it, and it is not released yet, so there are no reviews or tested tips here. The official Planet Zoo 2 site blocked our checker, so we do not cite it. Prices and requirements can change, so check the store page.

  • Editions and pre-order bonus

    Steam lists a Standard Edition ($49.99) and a Deluxe Edition ($64.99). The Deluxe Upgrade Pack adds six species (But Why Tho names the golden eagle, axolotl, golden lion tamarin, blue and gold fusilier, hammerhead shark and long-fin batfish) and exclusive signs. Steam says pre-purchase includes a Bonus Content Pack at launch: a Toucan Eat Shop and signage, three animal donation bins and a Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall.

  • Modes

    Steam lists Career, Franchise and Sandbox modes with Frontier Workshop community content. Wikipedia lists the game as single-player.

  • New features

    Aquariums (freshwater and saltwater) and aviaries for the first time, plus Wildlife Reserves where players can release grown animals into nature reserves (Shacknews). But Why Tho also mentions a day-night cycle.

  • PC requirements (Steam)

    Minimum: Windows 10/11, Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD RX 5600 XT, 40 GB storage. Recommended: Windows 11, Intel i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT, 40 GB storage on an SSD.

  • Platforms

    PC (Steam and, per But Why Tho, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. We did not find a Switch version.

  • Steam details

    Steam lists 17 languages, Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud saves, HDR, Family Sharing and Denuvo anti-tamper DRM. It showed no user reviews yet.

  • Series

    It is the sequel to Planet Zoo (2019). But Why Tho says the original had seven years of support with 21 DLC packs.

Timeline

  1. Sequel announced (per Wikipedia)

    Wikipedia says Planet Zoo 2 was announced on November 5, 2025, the sixth anniversary of the original game.

  2. Reveal trailer and release date

    Shacknews and But Why Tho date the reveal and the October 13 release date announcement to May 28, 2026.

  3. Release

    Planet Zoo 2 releases on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Planet Zoo 2 FAQ

When does Planet Zoo 2 come out?

October 13, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

How much is Planet Zoo 2?

Steam lists the Standard Edition at $49.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $64.99. We did not find console prices.

What does the Deluxe Edition add?

Six extra animal species and exclusive animal signs, per Steam and But Why Tho.

What are the Planet Zoo 2 PC requirements?

Minimum: Windows 10/11, Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT, 40 GB. Recommended: Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 5800X, RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT, SSD.

What is new in Planet Zoo 2?

Aquatic and flying animals for the first time, aquariums and aviaries, and Wildlife Reserves.

Is Planet Zoo 2 on Switch?

We found no Switch version in the sources we read.

Does it have multiplayer?

Wikipedia lists it as single-player. Steam's tags mention multiplayer, so we could not settle this from the sources.

Is there a Planet Zoo 2 demo?

We found no demo in the sources we read.

What Tamedex has not tested

Tamedex has not played Planet Zoo 2. This page reports what the linked coverage says and will be updated as the game changes.

Sources and method

See our methodology and IP policy.

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