When does Planet Zoo 2 launch? Frontier Developments dated October 13, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — a sequel to the meticulous zoo-management sim.
Current target date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (Global launch). We update this page when studios or publishers move the window.
Planet Zoo 2 launches October 13, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series day one (~$49.99 / Deluxe ~$64.99). Frontier sequel: aviaries, aquariums, Wildlife Reserves. First true console day-one for the series after the 2019 PC original. Not Planet Coaster 2.
Global launch
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026 opens aviaries, aquariums, and console gates together
Planet Zoo 2 ships Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Frontier’s sequel keeps the meticulous habitat craft that made the 2019 original a PC cult hit, then adds the two missing biomes fans begged for: sky and sea — plus Wildlife Reserves that push conservation work past the ticket booth.
Suggested retail sits near $49.99 Standard and $64.99 Deluxe. Pre-order cosmetics (donation bins, Toucan Eat shop dressing, photo stand-ins) rotate by storefront — check Frontier’s Planet Zoo 2 site before assuming every bonus is universal.
Confirmed: multiplat Zoo sequel — not Coaster 2, not a DLC dump of the 2019 game
Confirmed: Oct 13 2026, Frontier self-publish, PC/PS5/Xbox day one, aviaries and aquariums, Wildlife Reserves, deeper animal behavior animation. Not confirmed: every original DLC animal returning day one, or a Switch cart. Planet Coaster 2 remains a separate park builder.
Where the new zoo opens on October 13
Same Tuesday — first true console day-one for Planet Zoo.
- PC
- October 13, 2026 (Steam / Frontier channels)
- PlayStation 5
- October 13, 2026 · day one
- Xbox Series X|S
- October 13, 2026 · day one
- Standard / Deluxe
- ~$49.99 / ~$64.99 (confirm locally)
- Headline features
- Aviaries · aquariums · Wildlife Reserves
- Developer
- Frontier Developments
Before October 13 — clear drive space and pick an edition
- Console keepers: this is the first Planet Zoo you can buy day one without waiting on a port rumor.
- PC veterans: budget Deluxe only if the listed cosmetics/animals matter — Standard is the habitat core.
- Sketch a first Wildlife Reserve goal; the sequel’s pitch is conservation beyond guest paths.
- Do not confuse this date with Jurassic World Evolution patch Tuesdays or Planet Coaster sales.
- Revisit your 2019 workshop habits — Frontier is selling a generational animation leap, not a UI skin.
The original Planet Zoo was a PC fortress — the sequel opens PS5 and Xbox on day one
Planet Zoo (2019) built its reputation on mouse-driven pathing and Workshop depth while console players waited on ports and compromises. Planet Zoo 2 flips that history: October 13 is a simultaneous PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series launch, not a “PC first, consoles later” apology tour.
That platform shift is the calendar story as much as sharks and toucans. Frontier is betting the franchise’s second generation can be a living-room management hit without diluting the habitat math PC keepers already love.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this release date.
1When does Planet Zoo 2 launch?
October 13, 2026 simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Frontier Developments locked the Tuesday in a May 2026 announcement — Standard around $49.99 / £39.99, Deluxe around $64.99 / £54.99 (confirm local pricing).
2What’s new versus the original Planet Zoo?
Aquatic and flying species arrive with proper aquariums and aviaries for the first time in the sequel. Conservation expands outside the park gates via Wildlife Reserves — restore habitats and release animals beyond the visitor loop.
3Is it on Switch or Game Pass day one?
Switch is not in the announced day-one set. Game Pass has not been confirmed as a launch entitlement in Frontier’s pricing notes — treat subscription claims as unverified until Xbox Wire or Frontier says otherwise.
4Is this Planet Coaster 2 or a Jurassic game?
No. Planet Zoo 2 is the animal-management sequel in Frontier’s Planet line. Planet Coaster is theme parks; Jurassic World Evolution is licensed dinosaurs — different SKUs, different October calendars.
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