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Planet Zoo

Planet Zoo is a construction and management simulation game developed by Frontier Developments, released in 2019 for Windows and later for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2024. As a spiritual successor to the Zoo Tycoon series, it shares gameplay mechanics with Planet Coaster. Players design and manage their own zoos, focusing on animal welfare, conservation, and visitor satisfaction. The game includes a variety of animals with realistic behaviors and needs, requiring players to provide suitable habitats, enrichment, and veterinary care. Planet Zoo emphasizes both creativity in zoo design and strategic management of resources to create a successful and thriving zoo.

2013: Changes to Zoo Tycoon Reboot

In 2013, the Zoo Tycoon reboot received significant changes, disappointing many fans.

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April 2019: Game Announcement

On 24 April 2019, Planet Zoo was announced.

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November 2019: Game Release

On 5 November 2019, Planet Zoo was released.

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2019: Initial Release on Windows

In 2019, Planet Zoo was initially released for Windows.

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2019: Gamescom Award

In 2019, Planet Zoo won the "Best Simulation Game" award at Gamescom.

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May 2020: Sales Milestone Achieved

By May 2020, Planet Zoo had sold more than a million copies.

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March 2024: Planet Zoo: Console Edition Release

On 26 March 2024, Planet Zoo: Console Edition was released for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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2024: Release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

In 2024, Planet Zoo was released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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May 2026: Planet Zoo 2 Announcement

On 28 May 2026, Planet Zoo 2 was announced as a sequel to the original game, with a scheduled release date.

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October 2026: Planet Zoo 2 Scheduled Release

In October 2026, the scheduled release of Planet Zoo 2 is set to occur.

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