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…

60 13 October 2026 ESRB T

Simulator Strategy Business Educational Kids Sandbox

Planet Zoo 2 is a simulator developed by Frontier Developments, released 13 October 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).

Verified 20 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam , Wikipedia

What Planet Zoo 2 is

Planet Zoo 2 is a simulator game developed by Frontier Developments and released in 2026. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Cobra. It carries an ESRB T age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Start your career at FEN as the new Conservation Coordinator, helping champion conservation efforts and improving zoos worldwide. Set off on a journey across the planet, visiting stunning Wildlife Reserves, distinctive zoos and diverse scenarios, all while meeting an exceptional cast of characters along the way.

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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are business, educational, kids and sandbox. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 39 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Planet Zoo 2 holds a critic score of 60 out of 100. That places it above 15% of the 2,882 rated simulator games in our database, which average 71. Games released in 2026 averaged 78, so it scored 18 points below the year average.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A750 (8GB VRAM). A 16GB memory requirement is demanding — worth checking before you buy, because 8GB is still common in older and budget machines. Install size is roughly 40GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

Planet Zoo 2 launched on 13 October 2026, within three weeks of Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. All of them reviewed better. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.

Cheats and codes

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Official trailer

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Quick answers

Planet Zoo 2 — frequently asked questions

When did Planet Zoo 2 come out?

Planet Zoo 2 was released on 13 October 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Planet Zoo 2?

At minimum, Planet Zoo 2 needs Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A750 (8GB VRAM) graphics, 40 GB available space of storage.

How many GB is Planet Zoo 2?

The PC version needs about 40 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("40 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Planet Zoo 2 have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Planet Zoo 2, including PlayStation controllers.

Can you play Planet Zoo 2 on Mac?

Steam does not sell a macOS version of Planet Zoo 2; the Steam release is for Windows.

Is Planet Zoo 2 on Linux?

Steam does not list a native Linux version of Planet Zoo 2. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

What age rating is Planet Zoo 2?

PEGI 7 for Mild Violence, Pressure to Play; ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+) for Mild Violence, Mild Blood, Crude Humor, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases; USK 0 (USK no. 59049/26 ), as listed on Steam. The full PEGI entry is on pegi.info.

Can a 12-year-old play Planet Zoo 2?

The ratings are PEGI 7, ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+), USK 0. Every board that rated it puts it at 12 or under. The reasons listed are: Mild Violence, Pressure to Play. A rating is guidance on age; the decision is the parent's.

Does Planet Zoo 2 have Denuvo?

Yes. Steam's store page lists: "Denuvo Anti-tamper".

Does Planet Zoo 2 need a third-party account?

Steam's store page lists no third-party account requirement for Planet Zoo 2.

Is Planet Zoo 2 available in Germany?

In Germany it is rated USK 0 (USK no. 59049/26 ). Steam lists it for German users.

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