Planet Zoo 2 Officially Announced on Game’s 6th Anniversary
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– Planet Zoo, a highly-regarded management simulation game, is celebrating its sixth anniversary since its 2019 launch.
– The game has received 20 expansion packs over the years, adding new animals, scenarios, and scenery, and has been released on consoles.
– A sixth-anniversary trailer teased a sequel by counting up to 2026 and highlighting the number two, implying Planet Zoo 2 is in development.
– Frontier Developments officially confirmed they are working on a sequel to Planet Zoo and plan to share more information next year.
– The sequel’s exact release date is unclear, but there is anticipation for how it will improve upon the original game, especially after the disappointing Planet Coaster sequel.
It’s been six years since Planet Zoo first captivated players with its stunning visuals and deep management gameplay, and now developer Frontier has officially confirmed a sequel is in development. The announcement arrived as part of the game’s sixth-anniversary celebration, sparking excitement among the dedicated community that has supported the title since its 2019 debut.
Originally released in November 2019, Planet Zoo successfully translated the creative freedom and polished presentation of its sibling title, Planet Coaster, into the engaging world of zoo simulation. The game earned praise not just for its breathtaking animal designs and environments, but also for its robust and challenging management systems. Over its lifespan, the title has been enriched by 20 expansion packs, introducing a wealth of new species, campaign missions, and decorative scenery items, eventually making its way to console platforms as well.
The future of the franchise was teased in a special anniversary trailer released by Frontier. The video concludes with a timeline counting up from the year 2019 through to 2026, after which all numbers fade away except for one: the number two. For anyone who missed the hint, the developer made the news official in a statement on its website.
“Since we launched Planet Zoo back in 2019 we’ve been blown away by the creativity, passion and dedication of you, the community,” the studio shared. “But what does the future hold? Well, today we are delighted to reveal that we are hard at work on a sequel to Planet Zoo! We’re really excited about this project, and we look forward to sharing more with you next year!”
While it remains uncertain whether Planet Zoo 2 will launch next year or if 2025 is simply when more information will be shared, fans are already speculating about how Frontier plans to evolve the experience. The first game set a very high bar, offering what many consider a definitive zoo management simulation. This puts some pressure on the sequel, especially following the mixed reception to the Planet Coaster follow-up. Hopes are high that the new installment will honor the excellence of the original, and perhaps finally deliver on long-requested features like fully animated flying birds.
(Source: Euro Gamer)
