Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13, with aquatic and flying species
Frontier Developments' Planet Zoo 2 is scheduled for October 13, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X|S. It adds fully aquatic and flying species to the construction sim.
Frontier Developments' Planet Zoo 2 releases on October 13, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X|S, according to its Wikipedia page and the year's list of video game events. Frontier announced the game on November 5, 2025, in a video released for the sixth anniversary of the original.
What it is
Planet Zoo 2 is a single-player construction and management simulation, and a sequel to Planet Zoo. Players build and manage both commercial zoos and wildlife reserves. According to the page, the sequel adds fully aquatic and flying species, which the original did not include.
Why it matters to us
We build for phones, so a PC and console construction sim is a different kind of product. Its scope, with habitats, animal needs and visitors all tracked at once, is a reminder of how much a management game asks of its systems. We are not on that platform. We respect what it takes to ship one.
Source
Facts above are from the Planet Zoo 2 page on Wikipedia, which was last edited on September 16, 2026, and from the 2026 list. Check Frontier's announcements before you buy.
Questions people ask
When does Planet Zoo 2 release?
October 13, 2026, according to its Wikipedia page and the 2026 list of video game events. Check the publisher for regional details.
What does it add to the original?
Fully aquatic and flying species, according to the game's page.