The Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition includes the base game, six additional animal species, and exclusive animal signs. The Standard Edition contains the base game. A separate pre-purchase bonus pack adds decorative items at launch.
The easy mistake is to combine Deluxe content and the pre-purchase pack into one list. They are different offers, so the table below keeps them separate.
Information verified from the official Steam listing on July 30, 2026. Prices and store offers can change by region and date.
Standard, Deluxe and pre-purchase comparison
| Content | Standard Edition | Deluxe Edition | Pre-purchase bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Zoo 2 base game | Yes | Yes | No |
| Six additional animal species | No | Yes | No |
| Exclusive animal signs | No | Yes | No |
| Toucan Eat shop and signage | No | No | Yes |
| Three unique animal donation bins | No | No | Yes |
| Tiger photo stand-in wall | No | No | Yes |
| Early access | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
The pre-purchase pack is tied to ordering before launch; it is not described as the reason to choose Deluxe. Check the store checkout page for the exact offer attached to your region and platform.
What comes with the Standard Edition?
The Standard Edition contains the main game, including the core sequel features Frontier currently advertises:
- terrestrial, fully aquatic, and flying animals;
- customizable zoos, aquariums, and aviaries;
- Wildlife Reserves;
- Career, Franchise, and Sandbox modes;
- ready-to-place blueprints and piece-by-piece building;
- the Frontier Workshop.
This is the sensible baseline if you want the complete core game but do not need the six Deluxe species or exclusive signs.
What does the Deluxe Edition add?
The Deluxe Edition bundles the base game with a Deluxe Upgrade Pack. Frontier confirms that this pack adds:
- six animal species from around the world;
- a selection of exclusive animal signs.
Before buying Deluxe for one particular species, verify that the animal appears in Frontier’s current Deluxe list. Animal reveals are still changing before launch, and community lists can mix confirmed species with trailer identifications or predictions.
Our planned confirmed animals database will label every entry by source and edition instead of treating every community sighting as official.
What is in the pre-purchase bonus?
The Steam listing currently names:
- a Toucan Eat shop and matching signage;
- three unique animal donation bins;
- a tiger photo stand-in wall.
These are building and decoration items. The official list does not describe the pre-purchase pack as adding animals or early access.
Which Planet Zoo 2 edition should you buy?
Choose Standard if you mainly want the core zoo-building and management game and are comfortable skipping the six Deluxe animals and exclusive signs.
Consider Deluxe if the confirmed extra species matter to the zoos you plan to build, or if you want the exclusive sign set. Because the game is not out, there is no honest way to rank the economic or gameplay value of those animals yet.
Wait for more information if:
- you care about a specific unconfirmed animal;
- you need independent performance testing;
- you want to know whether a separate Deluxe upgrade will be sold on your platform;
- regional pricing or refund terms will decide your purchase.
Does Deluxe include early access?
No advance-play period is listed as a Deluxe benefit in the official Steam information checked on July 30. If Frontier later announces early access, this page will be updated with the duration, platforms, and source.
Can you upgrade to Deluxe later?
The Steam description calls the extra content a “Deluxe Upgrade Pack,” but purchase paths can vary across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Confirm the separate upgrade option on your platform before relying on a later purchase.
We have not treated an upgrade price or universal platform availability as confirmed.
Check these details before buying
- Open the official store for your platform.
- Confirm the edition name at checkout.
- Check whether the pre-purchase pack is shown separately.
- Review the current list of six Deluxe animals.
- Read the platform’s refund policy.
- On PC, compare your hardware with the official system requirements.
Sources and update history
- Planet Zoo 2 on Steam — official edition and pre-purchase contents.
- Planet Zoo 2 official site — official announcements.
Update history
- July 30, 2026: Created the first edition matrix and separated Deluxe content from the pre-purchase pack.
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