It is exhausting to consider Planet Zoo – nonetheless the perfect of developer Frontier’s modern-day administration sims – is six years previous. However six it’s, and immediately’s birthday celebrations have introduced main information, confirming a sequel is on the way in which.
Planet Zoo launched again in November 2019, bringing the putting presentation and wealthy customisation of its sister recreation, Planet Coaster, to the world of zoo administration. It was good stuff; beautiful (simply have a look at these animals!) however with a rock-solid administration core. Within the six years since, Planet Zoo has obtained 20 enlargement packs – including new animals, new marketing campaign situations, and new themed surroundings – and it is even come to consoles too.
However there’s nonetheless extra in retailer for Planet Zoo, as teased within the recreation’s newly launched sixth anniversary trailer. It concludes with a ticker counting up by means of the years from 2019 to 2026, after which all however one quantity fades away – the quantity two. And if the implication wasn’t apparent sufficient, Frontier made a extra express announcement on its web site.
“Since we launched Planet Zoo again in 2019 we have been blown away by the creativity, ardour and dedication of you, the group,” the studio wrote. “However what does the longer term maintain? Properly, immediately we’re delighted to disclose that we’re exhausting at work on a sequel to Planet Zoo! We’re actually enthusiastic about this undertaking, and we sit up for sharing extra with you subsequent yr!”
It is not solely clear if Planet Zoo 2 is launching subsequent yr, or if that is purely when Frontier will begin speaking about it, however it’ll definitely be attention-grabbing to see how the studio plans to meaningfully construct on the already fairly definitive first recreation, notably after its disappointing Planet Coaster sequel. Here is hoping it could do the wonderful unique proud! And likewise for flying birds.
