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Planet Zoo 2

Build a wilder world in Planet Zoo 2. Create distinctive zoos around the globe filled with awe-inspiring animals, including fully aquatic and flying species, before taking your experience beyond the zoo to release your animals into expansive Wildlife Reserves.

DEV: Frontier DevelopmentsPUB: Frontier DevelopmentsAppID 3219030
DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~1d·last 5d ago·43 recorded in 6 months

Is Planet Zoo 2 still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

Catch up before you play

Developer activity at a glance

Catch up on Planet Zoo 2 with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.

Newest identified developer post

Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Greater Flamingo

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3recent developer posts shown belowSelected from the developer record, separately from press coverage. Announcements are not necessarily shipped patches.
Last successful news check: This is our collection date, not the date of the latest patch.
  1. Newest in this record ·

    Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Greater Flamingo

    From the recorded announcement

    Hayo Zookeepers! In the final instalment of our Keeper Talks series, we spoke to Heather Anne Pedley, the Greater Flamingo keeper at Chester Zoo, about the beautiful birds and their habitat at the zoo. Welcome the Greater Flamingo to your zoos - Planet Zoo 2 is available now!

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  2. Earlier announcement ·

    Planet Zoo 2 | Player Feedback and Planned Maintenance

    From the recorded announcement

    Hayo Zookeepers! We hope you’ve been enjoying your first 24 hours in the wilder world of Planet Zoo 2. With so many videos, screenshots and blueprints already shared, we are thrilled that so many of you are joining us on this incredible adventure together, already surpassing our all-time concurrent player record for…

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    Hayo Zookeepers! We hope you’ve been enjoying your first 24 hours in the wilder world of Planet Zoo 2. With so many videos, screenshots and blueprints already shared, we are thrilled that so many of you are joining us on this incredible adventure together, already surpassing our all-time concurrent player record for the original Planet Zoo. Thank you so much for your support. At 2pm BST today, we put out our first post-release update, tackling a number of key concerns you’ve highlighted so far. From DLSS and FSR fixes, to keybinds, audio distortion and stability fixes, you can find the full list here. The team are continuing to work on additional fixes and improvements, with another update planned to arrive this Friday, ahead of the weekend. Please continue submitting any issues you run into via our issue tracker, so that we can investigate these as quickly as possible and ensure these are resolved for all zookeepers. We are also continuing to investigate key areas for improvement, such as animals climbing, escaping and using their enrichments. These will continue to be high on our priority list, to ensure each animal behaves as naturally as possible, to fully immerse you in your conservation journey. Franchise Mode Please be aware that tomorrow (Thursday 15 October) there will be a short window of planned maintenance. This is expected to take place around 07:00 BST (02:00 EDT / 01:00 CDT), during which time online features, such as Franchise mode and the Workshop will be unavailable. We anticipate the downtime to last for approximately one hour. The team have already made…

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  3. Earlier announcement ·

    Planet Zoo 2 | Update 1.0.4

    From the recorded announcement

    Hayo Zookeepers! We hope you're enjoying your time with Planet Zoo 2 so far. Update 1.0.4 will be available today from 2PM BST. Thank you for your reports so far and for your patience if you ran into any of these! We're continuing to work on additional fixes so if you encounter any other issues, we encourage you to…

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    Hayo Zookeepers! We hope you're enjoying your time with Planet Zoo 2 so far. Update 1.0.4 will be available today from 2PM BST. Thank you for your reports so far and for your patience if you ran into any of these! We're continuing to work on additional fixes so if you encounter any other issues, we encourage you to report them via our Issue Tracker. Ongoing Areas of Focus These are specific areas which the development team have identified for ongoing improvements, due to the complex nature of Planet Zoo 2's simulation. Animals climbing, jumping, and pouncing will see ongoing improvements. Some animals don't align with their enrichments correctly on occasion. Animals sometimes erroneously escape from habitats during certain behaviours. Animals are being boxed more frequently than usual, including when migrating in wild areas. Investigating feedback on core creative toolset. Monitoring Franchise Mode stability following fixesKey ChangesVarious performance and stability improvementsResolved several factors affecting Franchise Mode stabilityProvided greater access to initial animal trading volumes in Franchise ModeFSR and DLSS should now function correctly when selected in the Graphics menuResolved audio distortion when cycling though heatmap tabsFixed an issue where custom keybindings were being reset when opening the Hub, Animal Trading, or Animal StorageFixed several crashesUpdated the editable area of several sandbox maps Improvements to several areas, including:Animals erroneously escaping from habitatsAnimal navigation, including a reduction in the frequency animals are…

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Mixed

Elixir Rating

71.2% of 2,334 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 69.3. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard 5 days ago — adding 5.4.

reception 69.3·support +5.4·Mixed

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Current price

$49.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

5 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~1 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

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Current silence

6× normal

The developers post roughly every 1 days and were last heard 5 days ago — within their normal range. We have not recorded a substantial update in six months; our record contains 43 developer posts.

Last successful news check: Oct 15, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

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News & source history

30 recorded posts · includes developer announcements and press coverage

Community AnnouncementsOct 15, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Greater Flamingo

Hayo Zookeepers!In the final instalment of our Keeper Talks series, we spoke to Heather Anne Pedley, the Greater Flamingo keeper at Chester Zoo, about the beautiful birds and their habitat at the zoo.Welcome the Greater Flamingo to your zoo…

Community AnnouncementsOct 14, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Player Feedback and Planned Maintenance

Hayo Zookeepers! We hope you’ve been enjoying your first 24 hours in the wilder world of Planet Zoo 2. With so many videos, screenshots and blueprints already shared, we are thrilled that so many of you are joining us on this incredible adv…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 14, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 получила патч 1.0.4: улучшения производительности, исправления животных и починка DLSS/FSR

Спустя короткое время после релиза Planet Zoo 2 студия Frontier Developments выпустила патч 1.0.4. Команда отметила, что работает над будущими обновлениями, которые затронут несколько ключевых областей, включая прыжки и лазание животных, их…

Community AnnouncementsOct 14, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Update 1.0.4

Hayo Zookeepers! We hope you're enjoying your time with Planet Zoo 2 so far. Update 1.0.4 will be available today from 2PM BST. Thank you for your reports so far and for your patience if you ran into any of these! We're continuing to work o…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 13, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 побила рекорд оригинала в Steam в день выхода

Planet Zoo 2 превзошла пиковый онлайн первой части в Steam всего через несколько часов после релиза. По данным SteamDB, число одновременно играющих превысило 40 тысяч человек и продолжило расти. Для сравнения, оригинальная Planet Zoo достиг…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 13, 2026
Состоялся релиз Planet Zoo 2 - симулятора зоопарка с аквариумами, летающими птицами и заповедниками

Состоялся релиз Planet Zoo 2 — продолжения симулятора управления зоопарком от Frontier Developments. Игра вышла на ПК, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series X|S. В Planet Zoo 2 игрокам вновь предстоит строить и развивать собственные зоопарки, создава…

Community AnnouncementsOct 13, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 - OUT NOW! 💚💚

Hayo Zookeepers!It's finally time to break out the party poppers and shout dibu! Planet Zoo 2 is out in the wild and available now!Planet Zoo 2 has been a labour of love for the team here at Frontier and we couldn't be more proud to put the…

Rock, Paper, ShotgunOct 12, 2026
This week in PC games: play a human-eating Katamari from outer space, take over a nature reserve in Planet Zoo 2, and battle Napoleonic body horror in Valor Mortis

Edwin came up the ladder to my office last week to remind me that my quarterly Maw Safety Certification was up for renewal. Without an in date health and safety and wild eldritch creature control license, I'm not allowed to remain in the Tr…

Community AnnouncementsOct 9, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Release Timing!

Hayo Zookeepers,We are so excited for you to get your hands on Planet Zoo 2 on launch day!The game will be launching at 3PM BST on October 13. If you're unsure what time that converts to in your timezone, check out our handy map guide below…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 8, 2026
Frontier представила ещё шесть новых видов животных в Planet Zoo 2

Похоже, Planet Zoo 2 рискует превратиться в игру с бесконечным списком животных. Ведь, постоянные анонсы новых существ действительно создают такое впечатление. Недавно сообщалось и о шести новых видах, затем появились снежный леопард и яван…

Community AnnouncementsOct 8, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Opening Your First Zoo

Hayo Zookeepers!With the launch of Planet Zoo 2 just round the corner, we've pulled together a video of a few things you need to know to get started with your first zoo!Not pre-purchased yet? There's still time!

Community AnnouncementsOct 7, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Photo Mode Revealed!

Hayo Zookeepers!We know there are many of you who love wildlife photography or are even skilled photographers yourselves, so what if you could apply those skills in Planet Zoo 2?Well, now you can!Let's go over the details of Photo Mode in P…

Community AnnouncementsOct 6, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Zoopedia Update

Hayo Zookeepers,Time for one final Zoopedia drop! Check out the SIX animals we just added.SiamangRed-eyed tree frogJavan green magpieGrizzly bearGreater flamingoNorth Sulawesi babirusaWe still have a few species yet to be revealed! Make sur…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 6, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 раскрывает ещё одного обитателя - снежному барсу понадобится целый мир по вертикали

Frontier Developments продолжает знакомить игроков с обитателями Planet Zoo 2 и неожиданно раскрыла ещё один вид, который появится в игре на старте. Им станет снежный барс — одиночный и довольно спокойный хищник, для которого обычного волье…

Community AnnouncementsOct 6, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Meet the Javanese Cownose Ray

Hayo Zookeepers!Meet the Javanese Cownose Ray, making its debut in Planet Zoo 2! Watch this fascinating aquatic creature in action.We're only one week away from the launch of Planet Zoo 2, but there's still time to pre-purchase and get the …

Community AnnouncementsOct 5, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Meet The Snow Leopard at Cologne Zoo

Hayo Zookeepers!We went behind the scenes at Cologne Zoo with some of our creator friends to learn more about the amazing Snow Leopard! Welcome them to your zoos on October 13.Pre-purchase Planet Zoo 2 before launch on October 13 and get th…

Community AnnouncementsOct 2, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Red Panda

Hayo Zookeepers!In this Keeper Talk we chat to James, one of the Keepers at Chester Zoo, about the Red panda.You can welcome these wonderful animals to your zoo on launch day, October 13! Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Pre-purchase to…

Community AnnouncementsOct 2, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Final Zoopedia Reveals

Hayo Zookeepers!We've loved seeing your guesses at the animals coming to Planet Zoo 2 via the weekly email teaser (thanks George!), so what better way to round-off the journey than with a final mega-mystery?Join us and keep your eyes peeled…

Community AnnouncementsOct 1, 2026
Animal Spotlight: Long-tailed Parakeet

Hayo Zookeepers!Introducing the Long-tailed parakeet. This colourful bird will be ready to welcome home to your zoos on October 13! Want to learn more about this animal? Head over to the official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia!Pre-purchase Planet Zo…

Community AnnouncementsSep 29, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Zoopedia Update

Hayo Zookeepers, It's Zoopedia update day! Check out the six animals we've just added....MonarchBactrian camelWild boarCommon ostrichThreespot damselfishMoon jellyCheck back next week for another Zoopedia update.Pre-purchase Planet Zoo 2 re…

Community AnnouncementsSep 24, 2026
Animal Spotlight: West Indian Manatee

Hayo Zookeepers!Introducing the West Indian Manatee, making its franchise debut in Planet Zoo 2 on October 13. Get to know a little more about this beautiful animal in our latest Animal Spotlight. Want to learn more about this animal? Head …

Community AnnouncementsSep 23, 2026
Creature Feature: Managing a Zoo

Hayo Zookeepers!We're fast approaching the launch of Planet Zoo 2 on 13 October (phew, where have the months gone?), but we still have a little bit of time left for one final Creature Feature.What better way to round-up this series, than wi…

Community AnnouncementsSep 22, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Zoopedia Update

Hayo Zookeepers, It's time for another Zoopedia update! Here are six animals we've just added...Giant GouramiAfrican Wild DogAmazonian Giant CentipedeAsian ElephantSacred Scarab BeetleClown AnemonefishWe'll see you next week for another Zoo…

Community AnnouncementsSep 21, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Veterinary Centre

Hayo Zookeepers!Caring for animals in your zoo and Wildlife Reserves is a vital part of Planet Zoo 2. Learn more about the Veterinary Centre in this Keeper Talks video!Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Pre-purchase to get the Bonus Conte…

Community AnnouncementsSep 18, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Sumatran Tiger

Hayo Zookeepers!Get inspiration for your habitats in Planet Zoo 2 on October 13! We talked to Jack Cunningham, the carnivore keeper at Chester Zoo, about the beautiful Sumatran tiger and their habitat at the zoo.Planet Zoo 2 launches on Oct…

Community AnnouncementsSep 17, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Off Exhibit

Hayo Zookeepers!In Planet Zoo 2, conservation goes further than your zoo. Our friends at Chester Zoo kindly let us behind-the-scenes at their Science Centre, a very important part of their conservation work! In this Keeper Talks video, we t…

Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Western Chimpanzee

Hayo Zookeepers!Join us for another Keeper Talks with Chester Zoo! In this video, we talk to Zookeeper, Claire Parry, to find out all about the wonderful group of Western chimpanzees who call Chester Zoo their home.Planet Zoo 2 launches on …

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Zoopedia Update

Hayo Zookeepers!It's time for another Zoopedia update. Here are EIGHT animals we've just added...Giant pandaGoliath beetleGiant grouperGiant forest scorpionCommon warthogIndian Ocean oriental sweetlipsSnow leopardSun bearCheck out the rest …

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Golden Poison Frog

Hayo Zookeepers!In this Keeper Talk, Ellie Bland from Chester Zoo tells us all about the amazing (but deadly) Golden poison frog, which will be available in Planet Zoo 2 when it launches on October 13.Watch the video below for more informat…

Community AnnouncementsSep 14, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Javan Green Magpie

Hayo Zookeepers!The critically endangered Javan green magpie is being introduced as a new in game species in Planet Zoo 2. In this video Lead Character Artist, India, talks to Jonathan Beilby from Chester Zoo to learn all about this beautif…