Planet Zoo 2
- The full game
- $49.99
Management simulation · Frontier Developments
Is Planet Zoo 2 out? Yes — since 13 October, 3 PM BST, on PC, PS5 and Xbox
Planet Zoo 2 is Frontier's sequel to Planet Zoo: zoos around the world with, for the first time, fully aquatic and flying species in aquariums and aviaries, and Wildlife Reserves to release your animals into. It came out on 13 October 2026 at 3 PM BST, 14:00 UTC, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $49.99, or $64.99 for the Deluxe Edition with six more species.
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Launch moment: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC, the same instant everywhere.Launch moment for you Frontier gives 3 PM BST on 13 October: 14:00 UTC, 7 AM Pacific, 10 AM Eastern and 16:00 in central Europe. Pre-purchasers on Steam can pre-load from 3 PM BST on 12 October.
PC check
Can your PC run Planet Zoo 2?
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Minimum tier
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Planet Zoo 2 PC tiers as the publisher lists them. 40 GB, with an SSD recommended (required for the recommended tier); Windows 10 or 11 (Windows 11 recommended).
| Tier | Target | Graphics card | Video memory | RAM | Processor | Your card |
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| Minimum | not given in the published table | RTX 2060 · RX 5600 XT · Arc A750 | 6 GB | 16 GB | Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600 | Reaches itFalls short— |
| Recommended | not given in the published table | RTX 3070 · RX 6700 XT · Arc A770 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Core i7-10700K / Ryzen 7 5800X | Reaches itFalls short— |
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Unlock time
When Planet Zoo 2 unlocks where you are
| Where | Local time | Local date |
|---|---|---|
| US PacificAmerica/Los Angeles | 07:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| US EasternAmerica/New York | 10:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| BrazilAmerica/Sao Paulo | 11:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| UKEurope/London | 15:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| Central EuropeEurope/Berlin | 16:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| MoscowEurope/Moscow | 17:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| IndiaAsia/Kolkata | 19:30 | Tue 13 Oct |
| PhilippinesAsia/Manila | 22:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| Japan & KoreaAsia/Tokyo | 23:00 | Tue 13 Oct |
| Australia (east)Australia/Sydney | 01:00 | Wed 14 Oct — the day after |
| New ZealandPacific/Auckland | 03:00 | Wed 14 Oct — the day after |
Because it is one moment rather than a midnight in each region, switching your console or store region buys you nothing — there is no zone that reaches it first. The countdown above is this same instant read on your own device's clock.
Key facts
What is confirmed about Planet Zoo 2
01 Platforms PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S 3
02 Launch moment 13 Oct, 14:00 UTC — out now
3 PM BST, 7 AM Pacific, 4 PM in central Europe: one moment on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
03 Pre-load 12 Oct, 3 PM BST
On Steam, for pre-purchasers.
04 Price $49.99
PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
05 Deluxe Edition $64.99
Six more animal species and exclusive animal signs.
06 Pre-purchase bonus Bonus Content Pack
A Toucan Eat Shop with its signage, three Animal Donation Bins and a Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall.
07 New Water and sky
Fully aquatic species in aquariums and fully flying birds in aviaries.
08 Wildlife Reserves Beyond the zoo
Large customisable areas to release your animals into.
09 PC RTX 2060 minimum
Or an RX 5600 XT or Arc A750; 16 GB of RAM, 40 GB.
64 of the 124 desktop graphics cards this site rates reach the minimum.
Timeline
Dates that matter
- Pre-load
On Steam from 3 PM BST.
- Launch
PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at 3 PM BST.
Editions
Which edition unlocks what
Prices are US list prices where the publisher has stated them; regional pricing differs.
Deluxe Edition
- The full game
- The Deluxe Upgrade Pack: six more animal species and exclusive animal signs
- $64.99
Pre-purchase bonus
- The Bonus Content Pack, with either edition bought before launch
Confirmed
- Zoos built around the world, with a roster of species that each have their own needs and behaviours.
- Fully aquatic species for the first time, in freshwater or saltwater aquariums, with sharks, turtles and shoals of fish.
- Fully flying birds in aviaries built from barriers, poles and dynamic mesh covers.
- Wildlife Reserves: release your animals into large, customisable areas outside the zoo.
- A Photo Mode.
- Full controller support on PC, with DualShock and DualSense support on Steam.
Not confirmed yet
- The full keyboard and controller layout: this page adds the controls from the game's own screen at launch.
- Frame rate and resolution on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Get ready
Launch checklist
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Quick answers
When does Planet Zoo 2 come out?
It came out on 13 October 2026 at 3 PM BST, 14:00 UTC: 7 AM Pacific, 10 AM Eastern and 4 PM in central Europe, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can I pre-load Planet Zoo 2?
On Steam, if you pre-purchased: from 3 PM BST on 12 October, a day before launch.
How much is Planet Zoo 2?
$49.99. The Deluxe Edition is $64.99 and adds six more animal species and exclusive animal signs.
What do you get for pre-ordering Planet Zoo 2?
The Bonus Content Pack: a Toucan Eat Shop and its signage, three unique Animal Donation Bins and a Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall.
Is Planet Zoo 2 on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on the same day as PC.
What are the PC requirements for Planet Zoo 2?
The minimum is a GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT or Arc A750 with 6 GB of video memory, a Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600 and 16 GB of RAM. The recommended tier is an RTX 3070, RX 6700 XT or Arc A770 with a Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 5800X. Both need 40 GB; an SSD is recommended, and required for the recommended tier.
What is new in Planet Zoo 2?
Fully aquatic species in aquariums, fully flying birds in aviaries, Wildlife Reserves to release animals into, and a Photo Mode.
