Planet Zoo 2 — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Planet Zoo 2 | Update 1.0.5 | 2026-10-16 | Hayo Zookeepers, Welcome to our first post-launch weekend! We hope you’re all excited to play more and to expand those early zoo concepts into detailed builds! There are some incredible designs already on the Workshop, and as you become more familiar with the new tools we’ve introduced, we can’t wait to see how those designs continue to develop. We’ve been blown away by your support for Planet Zoo 2, with the volume of concurrent players, well above our expectations! Your support of the Planet Zoo franchise means a lot to us as a studio. Planet Zoo 2 is a milestone for the team that worked on the game, and your appreciation for our work is so |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Greater Flamingo | 2026-10-15 | 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! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Player Feedback and Planned Maintenance | 2026-10-14 | 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 additi |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Update 1.0.4 | 2026-10-14 | 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 |
| Planet Zoo 2 - OUT NOW! 💚💚 | 2026-10-13 | 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 next generation of zoo simulators in your hands.Featuring some of the community's biggest requests, huge leaps forward in animal simulation, new Wildlife Reserves, flying birds AND fully aquatic animals, we can't wait to see what you create as you build a wilder world in Planet Zoo 2!Want to represent Planet Zoo 2 here on Steam? Head on over to the Steam Points Shop and find some Official Planet Zoo 2 item |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Release Timing! | 2026-10-09 | 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! We're also pleased to confirm that if you've pre-purchased Planet Zoo 2, you'll be able to pre-load on Steam. We're aiming to have this available from 3PM BST on October 12.Not yet pre-purchased? There's still time! Plus, when you pre-purchase you'll get the Bonus Content Pack. |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Opening Your First Zoo | 2026-10-08 | 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! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Photo Mode Revealed! | 2026-10-07 | 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 Planet Zoo 2, with a few handy tips to level up your pictures and a collaboration with the amazing WWF UK. READ THE FULL ARTICLE. Pre-purchase Planet Zoo 2 ahead of launch on October 13 and get the Bonus Content Pack! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Zoopedia Update | 2026-10-06 | 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 sure to check back on our website for the final reveals, or see if you can be amongst the first to spot them...Learn more about all of the animals coming to Planet Zoo 2, over on our Zoopedia. |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Meet the Javanese Cownose Ray | 2026-10-06 | 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 Bonus Content Pack! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Meet The Snow Leopard at Cologne Zoo | 2026-10-05 | 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 the Bonus Content Pack! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Red Panda | 2026-10-02 | 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 get the Bonus Content Pack! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Final Zoopedia Reveals | 2026-10-02 | 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 across all our channels as we reveal the final additions to the Planet Zoo 2 roster with animal bingo!12 animals to go!The animals shown on this list are the final reveals for Planet Zoo 2 at launch. We've loved joining in with your speculation, excitement and discussion around which species is coming up next! The entire species list in Planet Zoo 2 will be revealed once this image is completed, meaning yo |
| Animal Spotlight: Long-tailed Parakeet | 2026-10-01 | 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 Zoo 2 now |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Zoopedia Update | 2026-09-29 | 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 ready for launch on October 13 to get the Bonus Content Pack! |
| Animal Spotlight: West Indian Manatee | 2026-09-24 | 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 over to the official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia!Pre-purchase Planet Zoo 2 now |
| Creature Feature: Managing a Zoo | 2026-09-23 | 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 with a look at what keeps the lights on, animals fed and the bills paid at your zoos - the management!A World of ConservationBefore we get into the day to day management of your zoos and Wildlife Reserves, let's zoom out a little to meet another new feature coming to Planet Zoo 2.The Planet Hub is a brand-new way to manage your international conservation network and establish new zoos and Wildlife Reserves.Fr |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Zoopedia Update | 2026-09-22 | 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 Zoopedia drop! But in the meantime, pre-purchase Planet Zoo 2 ready for launch on October 13 to get the Bonus Content Pack! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Veterinary Centre | 2026-09-21 | 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 Content Pack! |
| Planet Zoo 2 | Keeper Talks - Sumatran Tiger | 2026-09-18 | 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 October 13. Pre-purchase to get the Bonus Content Pack! |