Planet Zoo 2 launch date set, Steam preload planned

Frontier Developments will release Planet Zoo 2 on October 13 at 3 p.m. BST. The launch schedule covers PC and console players, with local release times varying by region.

Players can use Frontier’s time-zone guide to check when the game will become available in their area.

Steam preloading is scheduled to begin on October 12 at 3 p.m. BST, 24 hours before launch. The option will be available to players who preorder the game through Steam. Frontier has described October 12 as its target date, so the timing may change.

Planet Zoo 2 returns to the zoo-management format of the original game. Players can build animal habitats, expand their parks and manage facilities for visitors. The game includes systems for operating a wildlife park and caring for its animals.

Customers who buy the game before launch will receive the Bonus Content Pack. Frontier’s release announcement does not provide a full list of its contents. The Steam store page contains the latest information about the game’s editions and preorder items.

Frontier’s recent feature announcements have covered the sequel’s animals and park systems. They include the Indo-Pacific leopard shark, underwater habitats, sharks, rays and glass viewing tunnels.