A structured field guide for building, animal care, zoo management, and the new Wildlife Reserve systems announced for Planet Zoo 2.
Confirmed launch snapshot
- Release date: October 13, 2026
- Developer and publisher: Frontier Developments
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Announced additions include fully aquatic species, fully flying birds, and Wildlife Reserves
What this hub will cover
- Animal roster and welfare requirements
- Habitat, aquarium, and aviary planning
- Guest, staff, economy, and rating systems
- Career, Franchise, and Sandbox mode workflows
- Blueprints, controls, settings, and performance
Editorial status
This is a pre-release hub with nine source-backed guides. Values that require hands-on testing will not be presented as final until checked in the launch build. Last source check: August 25, 2026.
Check the current official Steam listing →
Browse Planet Zoo 2 guides
Plan your purchase and PC
- Release date and platforms — review the current launch date, supported systems and open questions.
- Standard vs Deluxe Edition — compare confirmed packs and six Deluxe animals without relying on regional prices.
- PC system requirements — compare the official minimum and recommended specifications.
Explore animals and new habitats
- 60 confirmed animals — search the dated official animal snapshot.
- Aquariums and aquatic animals — separate confirmed water systems from launch unknowns.
- Aviaries and flying animals — track confirmed flight support and named species.
- Wildlife Reserves — understand the announced conservation loop and its unconfirmed thresholds.
Compare systems and sharing
- Planet Zoo vs Planet Zoo 2 — compare only confirmed sequel differences.
- Workshop and cross-platform FAQ — distinguish blueprint sharing from crossplay, cross-save and Franchise trading.
