Zoo crashes after using Loony Bloons or Souvenir shops: Update 1.0.9
Frontier released Update 1.0.9 on November 5 to fix a crash linked to Loony Bloons (shop and counter) and Souvenir shops. Some zoos hit by it then crashed every time they loaded. Frontier says your save is intact and affected zoos should open again once you update.
Frontier's 1.0.9 page lists Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox, the Microsoft Store and the Epic Games Store as live, checked November 6, 2026 UTC. Kingy has not reproduced the crash or installed 1.0.9.
- Do not delete the zoo or its save; Frontier says it is intact.
- Check that your platform shows Update 1.0.9, then load the zoo again.
- If it still crashes on 1.0.9, report it on Frontier's issue tracker with your platform, version and, if possible, a copy of the save.
Update 1.0.8: load crashes, lost Franchise animals and safer saves
Update 1.0.8 (October 29) adds extra measures against lost progress or animals in Career and Sandbox and fixes two crashes that stopped some zoos loading. Frontier suggests trying a previously blocked save again, and filing an issue-tracker ticket with the save if it still fails. The save menu now separates saves made in the current location and highlights the loaded save, and Franchise save slots no longer reorder by last played.
In Franchise, animals in a release group were lost if the game crashed or disconnected while releasing to a Wildlife Reserve. Frontier says affected players get replacement animals in their reserves automatically, and players with a large negative Conservation Credit balance were reset to 10,000. No delivery date is given.
Other fixes: fewer boxings and unexpected escapes, no escape notices for animals still in their habitat, aquarium disease no longer spreading too fast, keepers no longer stuck at small exhibits, the Scottish Highlands Blueprint toggle, and the Sumatra restart blocker after the otter release group. Frontier's November 4 Under Investigation list plans the next update for early in the week of November 9. These are official notes; Kingy has not tested them.
Franchise saves won't load after 1.0.6: Hotfix 1.0.7
After Update 1.0.6 on October 23, pressing Resume on a Franchise save could show a connection error and then stop you loading any game mode. Frontier says your saved games are not lost and asks players not to delete their saves folder. Hotfix 1.0.7 fixes it.
If your platform has 1.0.6 but not yet 1.0.7, Frontier's workaround is to restart the game and enter your mode through that mode's own button on the main menu, not the Resume button. If Franchise servers still won't connect, turn off any VPN. Kingy has not tested the workaround.
Frontier's 1.0.7 page now lists Steam, the Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox and the Microsoft Store as live, checked October 24, 2026 UTC. This supersedes the October 23 Xbox and Microsoft Store estimates. Check the version installed on your device before relying on the fix.
- Do not delete your saves folder or any save file. Frontier says the saves are still there.
- Check the version your platform shows: 1.0.7 includes the fix, 1.0.6 does not.
- On 1.0.6, close the game fully, reopen it, and choose your mode (for example Franchise) from its own button on the main menu. Do not press Resume.
- Once your platform shows 1.0.7, Resume should work again. If Franchise still says it cannot connect, turn off any VPN and try again.
- If it still fails on 1.0.7, report it on Frontier's issue tracker with your platform, version, the exact error text and a screenshot.
| Platform | Hotfix 1.0.7 |
|---|---|
| Steam | Live |
| Epic Games Store | Live |
| PlayStation 5 | Live |
| Xbox | Live |
| Microsoft Store (PC) | Live |
Update 1.0.6 · October 23
Frontier released Update 1.0.6 on all platforms on October 23 at 11:00 BST (10:00 UTC). It ships the fixes from the October 20 Under Investigation list, including the autosave timer, the habitat-repair debt bug, two softlocks and three crashes. Kingy has not tested an installed build.
Update 1.0.6 fixes habitat repairs that could cost extreme amounts of cash and sink a zoo into debt. Frontier says it will reset any zoo with negative cash to $0; it does not say when that reset runs.
For Franchise connection errors, Frontier names two causes: a VPN, and a username containing a filtered word. It emailed affected players on October 22 from noreply@mailer.frontier.co.uk.
| Problem | Status in 1.0.6 |
|---|---|
| Autosave never triggers after visiting the planet hub | Fixed |
| Zoo money drops into huge debt very fast (habitat repairs) | Fixed; zoos with negative cash are reset to $0 |
| Softlock when using the path stamp tool | Fixed |
| Softlock when tabbing on a controller from the terrain tool to another tool | Fixed |
| Crash when multi-selecting grid pieces | Fixed |
| Crash when releasing animals into a Franchise wildlife reserve | Fixed |
| Crash when picking a recent colour in the flexicolour menu | Fixed |
| Flicker with DLSS Frame Generation and HDR both on (PC) | Fixed |
| Quick-traded animals appear in storage | Fixed |
| Conservation Credits from exhibit animals lost after reloading | Fixed |
| UI stays hidden after hiding it | Fixed: Esc brings it back |
| Sandbox ageing, plant-need, predation or defecation settings do nothing | Fixed |
| Channel Islands Career: exhibit species sent to and from storage stop counting for objectives | Fixed |
| Staff stuck in the staff room or wandering after a task is interrupted | Fixed |
Next update: what Frontier is fixing (updated October 23)
Frontier's Under Investigation list, updated October 23, targets the next update for the week of October 26. Fixes in testing include clearer save-slot labels to avoid overwriting progress, a Sumatra Wildlife Reserve Career softlock when a gifted otter group arrives, animals spinning on the spot, exhibit species breeding immediately, and birds setting off false escape alerts. These are not final patch notes.
Frontier's earlier October 20 list on the same page shipped in Update 1.0.6; see the table above.
Update 1.0.5 · October 16
Frontier released Update 1.0.5 on October 16. Its notes fix a crash when two commands share a key, settings not saving after a relaunch, and Steam Deck failing to connect to servers on Proton 11 and newer. They also improve Franchise zoo loading, extend the login window and add an Edge Scrolling option. Kingy has not tested an installed build.
Frontier's 1.0.5 post names five high-priority areas: Franchise stability, crashes and performance, save stability and lost Conservation Credits, missing quality-of-life features such as exhibit quick sell or release, and erratic animal behaviour. It says a VPN may cause Franchise connection problems, and that some usernames hit the profanity filter and show a server connection error.
| Problem | What 1.0.5 says |
|---|---|
| Nordic Fjords Career: stuck after deleting the Moon Jelly exhibit before its objective | Fixed: the Moon Jelly exhibit becomes a placeable item |
| Great Rift Valley Career: giraffes Quick Released from storage cannot be placed | Fixed: Quick Release is disabled for those giraffes |
| East Africa Career: stuck after opening Animal Trading while Alys talks about adopting a Shoebill | Fixed |
| Game crashes after you set two commands to the same key | Fixed |
| Some settings reset after closing and relaunching | Fixed |
| Steam Deck cannot connect to servers on Proton 11 or newer | Fixed (PC, Steam) |
| Franchise zoo crashes or fails while loading, especially new or flat zoos | Stability improved; Frontier still monitors Franchise |
| Franchise login times out | Login window extended |
| No edge scrolling | Edge Scrolling option added in Keyboard and Mouse settings |
Released update and the Friday patch
Frontier’s October 14 feedback post confirms the first post-launch update was put out at 14:00 BST (13:00 UTC). This confirms publication of the update, not installation on your device or a tested fix. The October 16 plan in that announcement is historical; use launch troubleshooting for later patch notes and current platform availability.
That Friday update arrived as Update 1.0.5 on October 16; see the section above.
October 15 online maintenance: past scheduled window
Frontier scheduled online-feature maintenance, including Franchise and Workshop, for October 15 around 07:00 BST (06:00 UTC), expected to last about an hour. That window has passed. The post does not confirm completion or the current service state, so a continuing connection failure needs its own time, platform and error recorded.
Update 1.0.4 · October 14
Frontier’s October 14 Update 1.0.4 notes announce a fix for custom keybindings resetting when the Hub, Animal Trading or Animal Storage opens. On PC, FSR and DLSS should now work when selected in Graphics. The notes also list several crash and Franchise-stability fixes; Kingy has not verified an installed build or any workaround.
Frontier still identifies climbing, jumping and pouncing, occasional enrichment misalignment, erroneous escapes, excessive boxing and core creative-tool feedback as ongoing work. Franchise stability remains under monitoring. The notes do not establish that every launch-day report is fixed.
October 13 tracker history and the newer patch
These six reports were Acknowledged in Frontier’s October 13 tracker snapshot, not tested fixes. The October 14 patch expressly addresses keybinding resets and PC FSR/DLSS; it does not name every other report below. The 136-report count is historical, not a current total.
| Problem | October 14 update or remaining limit |
|---|---|
| Custom key bindings stop working after you open and close the Trade screen (the settings still show them) | 1.0.4 announces a reset fix for Hub, Animal Trading and Animal Storage; the older re-enter-binding workaround is a launch-day player report |
| DLSS / frame generation does not work | 1.0.4 announces PC FSR/DLSS fixes; a separate frame-generation fix is not expressly established |
| A claim popup stays stuck on screen | No workaround posted |
| The tutorial trade step offers no animals (Shoebill) | No workaround posted |
| After hiding the UI with G, it stays hidden when you press Esc | No workaround posted |
| Lemurs float in the South East Wales scenario | Visual; no workaround posted |
What players report on launch day
- Key bindings: players report custom bindings resetting or stopping after a while, most often in Career; several say putting the key in again restores it. This matches the acknowledged Trade-screen bug.
- Fjords tutorial freeze: players report the game freezing when they place the staff gate at the aquarium step. Each suggested workaround (updating drivers, placing the gate higher, pausing first) comes from one player only, so none is confirmed.
Layer 1 — platform and account
- Check whether the store/platform service shows an outage for your region.
- Confirm the game is installed to the account that purchased it, on the correct store.
- On console, check the version and update shown by the platform; Frontier’s 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 notes do not verify installation on your device.
Layer 2 — install and integrity
- Verify the disk has enough free space for the install and patch.
- Run the platform’s verify/repair tool for game files.
- On console, restart the console fully (not sleep) and retry the patch.
Layer 3 — requirements and drivers
- On PC, compare your hardware with the published Steam requirements in release date platforms and editions.
- Check your hardware vendor’s current driver information. Frontier has not published a required driver version.
- If it launches but displays incorrectly, save the error and your platform details for official support before changing settings.
Reporting a bug the right way
Submit observations to corrections — labelled Observed or Reported — so troubleshooting pages can grow from real reports instead of assumptions.
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Build/version | “Build 1.0.1.234 · verified in-game menu” |
| Platform | “PC · Windows 11 · RTX 4070 · 32 GB” |
| Reproduction | “Habitat gate reused from blueprint then path cannot connect” |
| Evidence | Screenshot or capture with timestamp |
Sources and scope
How these answers were checked
Released · Update 1.0.9 (November 5) and Update 1.0.8 (October 29) · official platform list checked November 6, 2026 UTC · launch reports remain dated October 13 · fixes untested by Kingy · Updated · Checked .
What do the evidence labels mean?
Confirmed: Directly supported by an official source captured for this edition, or a statement about the wiki’s own editorial method. Announced: Stated by an official source; the detailed implementation is not yet verified. Observed: First-hand gameplay observation; not recreated or tested by this wiki. Reported: Provided through a brief or secondary channel; not yet independently rechecked against an official source. Inferred: A reasonable reading of an official statement; not stated outright and not guaranteed. Unresolved: No verifiable evidence exists yet. Published as an open question. Outdated: Superseded by a newer statement or from an earlier edition.
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When something goes wrong
After Update 1.0.6, Resume on my Franchise save shows a connection error and no mode will load.
Frontier says your saves are not lost; do not delete your saves folder. Hotfix 1.0.7 fixes it (Frontier lists Steam, Epic, PS5, Xbox and Microsoft Store live). Until your platform has 1.0.7, restart the game and pick the mode's own button on the main menu instead of Resume. Kingy has not tested this.
My zoo never autosaves, or I loaded an older save by mistake.
Update 1.0.6 fixes the autosave timer that reset when you visited the planet hub. Frontier is also adding clearer save-slot labels in the next update. Until then, save manually before big changes and load from My Saves on the main menu. Kingy has not tested whether lost progress can be recovered.
My Career scenario is stuck after a Moon Jelly, giraffe or Shoebill step.
Update 1.0.5 fixes three named softlocks: deleting the Moon Jelly exhibit early in Nordic Fjords, Quick Releasing giraffes in Great Rift Valley, and opening Animal Trading while Alys talks about a Shoebill in East Africa. Install 1.0.5 and reload; on an older build, avoid those actions. Kingy has not tested whether an already-stuck save recovers.
Steam Deck says it cannot connect to the server.
Update 1.0.5 fixes server connection on Steam Deck with Proton 11 and newer. Frontier also says a VPN can cause Franchise connection problems, and a username containing a filtered word can show a server error; it emailed affected players on October 22.
My custom key bindings stopped working.
Frontier’s 1.0.4 notes announce a fix for resets when opening the Hub, Animal Trading or Animal Storage. Check your installed version before relying on the October 13 player workaround of re-entering the binding; Kingy has not reproduced either.
DLSS or frame generation does nothing.
Frontier’s 1.0.4 notes say PC FSR and DLSS should work in Graphics. The notes do not expressly establish a separate frame-generation fix. Record your installed version and settings if the problem persists.
The game will not launch on PC and there is no error.
Check the platform’s error log and file verification option, where available. Save the game version, platform and error text for official support. No game-specific launch fix is established here.
Performance is poor on recommended hardware.
Published requirements do not guarantee a frame rate or zoo size. Record your hardware, resolution, settings and game version for official support; Kingy has no tested graphics presets or benchmark.
A fix from a Planet Zoo (2019) forum does not help.
Expected — that game is a different build of a different product. Use it only as a lead, never as instructions.
Keep the result useful
Sources & checks
Source records and review dates
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 homepage community challenges ↗
The fetched page is titled Welcome to Planet Zoo 2 and labels Green Green Grassland In Progress. Conservation Starter is listed as coming soon on November 10, 2026. This is a current Planet Zoo 2 capture, distinct from older predecessor-reference entries for the same root URL.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-27 · Publisher website status; in-game and per-platform progress not checked
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Update 1.0.9 ↗
Immediate patch for a crash linked to Loony Bloons (shop and counter) and Souvenir shops, which could leave a zoo crashing on load; Frontier says saves are intact and affected zoos should open again; the update plan on Under Investigation is unchanged.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-11-06 · Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store listed live (official list checked November 6, 2026 UTC)
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Update 1.0.8 ↗
Update 1.0.8 notes: extra protection against lost progress or animals in Career and Sandbox, Franchise release-group animals lost on crash replaced, negative Conservation Credits reset to 10,000, two load crashes fixed, save menu separates current-location saves, fewer boxings and false escapes, faster aquarium disease fixed, Scottish Highlands and Sumatra Career fixes, sandbox injury setting, loans can be retaken, Franchise save slots no longer reorder.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-11-06 · All platforms
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Under Investigation (updated November 4) ↗
Fixes Frontier is testing for the next update: several crashes, a campaign storage hardlock after claiming a conservation reward, sold animals reappearing in storage, no accreditation requirement for the five Deluxe Edition species, staff stuck holding boxed animals, shop versus restaurant guest appeal, guests stuck on benches, habitat food replacement, terrain requirements stuck, Sand Tiger Sharks stuck, ESC deselecting first, a Planet Hub QR code for patch notes.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-11-06 · All platforms unless noted
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Hotfix 1.0.7 ↗
Fix for Resume on a Franchise save showing a connection error and blocking every game mode after 1.0.6; saves not lost, do not delete the saves folder; restart-and-use-the-mode-button workaround for 1.0.6 without 1.0.7; VPN advice; per-platform availability. Also posted on Steam: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847286114037354
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-23 · Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox and Microsoft Store live (official list checked October 24, 2026 UTC)
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Update 1.0.6 ↗
Update 1.0.6 notes: negative-cash reset to $0 and habitat-repair cost fix, accreditation tier rebalance and lower Accreditation 3-5 requirements, autosave timer fix, crash and softlock fixes, Franchise quick-trade and Conservation Credit fixes, sandbox setting fixes, staff fixes, profanity-filter emails and VPN advice. Also posted on Steam: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847286114035767
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-23 · All platforms; the DLSS Frame Generation and HDR fix applies to PC
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Under Investigation (updated October 23) ↗
Fixes Frontier is testing for the next update: crashes and stability, save-slot signposting, Sumatra Wildlife Reserve otter Career softlock, sandbox injury setting, Workshop blueprints with locked items in Franchise, grouped-item alignment, animals spinning, exhibit breeding, false male pregnancies, quarantine notification, false bird escape alerts, soundtrack setting, Escape deselecting first; items under investigation for later updates.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-23 · All platforms unless noted
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Under Investigation (October 20) ↗
Fixes Frontier is testing for the next update (targeted late week of October 19): crashes (grid multi-select, Franchise reserve release, flexicolour recent colours), path stamp and controller terrain-tool softlocks, autosave timer reset in the planet hub, rapid-debt bug with a planned credit reset, Franchise accreditation changes, quick-trade storage and Conservation Credit fixes; save advice; items under investigation for later updates. Also posted on Steam: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846651706695750
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-21 · All platforms unless noted; the DLSS Frame Generation and HDR item applies to PC
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Update 1.0.5 ↗
Update 1.0.5 notes: Franchise loading stability, Edge Scrolling option, settings saving, keybinding-conflict crash, three Career softlock fixes, Franchise trading and birth balance, longer login window, Steam Deck Proton 11 server connection; Frontier's high-priority list and ongoing areas.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-18 · General fixes, with one PC (Steam) fix for Steam Deck on Proton 11 and newer
- Frontier: Player Feedback and Planned Maintenance ↗
Confirms first post-launch update put out October 14 at 14:00 BST; Friday update planned; October 15 online maintenance window; separate Career and Franchise accreditation; ongoing animal behavior work.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-15 · Publisher update; no installed platform or connection test
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 Update 1.0.4 ↗
October 14 at 14:00 BST scheduled update; Franchise, animal, construction, Career, finance, controls and stability changes; ongoing issues listed separately.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-14 · General fixes, with PC-specific FSR/DLSS and Ultra-preset changes identified separately
- Frontier Issue Tracker: Planet Zoo 2 reported issues ↗
136 player reports by about 23:00 UTC on October 13. Six were marked Acknowledged by Frontier: custom key bindings stop working after opening and closing the Trade screen; DLSS / frame generation not working; claim popup stuck on screen; no animals offered in the tutorial trade (Shoebill); UI hidden with G stays hidden after Esc; lemurs floating in the South East Wales scenario.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · The six Acknowledged issues on October 13 were all filed on PC
- Frontier: Planet Zoo 2 is Out Now! ↗
Frontier confirms availability on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Post-launch support and WWF photo-competition details remain forthcoming.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested
- Frontier: Countdown to Launch ↗
October 13 14:00 UTC launch and preorder-bonus cutoff. October 12 preload availability on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; GeForce NOW availability announced for launch.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested
- Frontier: The Basics ↗
Career startup, online Franchise, shared Conservation Credits versus per-zoo Cash, Sandbox presets and Planet Hub.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested
- Frontier: Animals ↗
Animal Info Panel, welfare, shelter, social populations, illness and transport instructions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested
- Frontier: Staff ↗
Staff hiring, facilities, salaries, training and work-zone instructions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested
- Frontier: Building Your Zoo ↗
Entrance, paths, staff facilities, power and filtration instructions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested
- Frontier: Controls and Keyboard Shortcuts ↗
Published PC and console controls; keyboard/mouse remapping is described. No controls test.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested
- Planet Zoo 2 | Release Timing! ↗
October 13 launch at 15:00 BST (14:00 UTC / 07:00 PDT). Steam preload for prepurchasers is targeted for October 12 at 15:00 BST, not a guaranteed availability time.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-09 · Launch timing announcement; preload specifically for Steam prepurchasers
- Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia · public animal catalog ↗
October 13 public Zoopedia lists 136 animals. This wiki retains 130 existing profiles; Animal Care values are cited to each separate species page. Habitat, biome, continent and pack classifications remain publisher information.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested
- Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia · public animal catalog ↗
October 13 public Zoopedia lists 136 animals. This wiki retains 130 existing profiles; Animal Care values are cited to each separate species page. Habitat, biome, continent and pack classifications remain publisher information.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested
- Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia · current public catalog and filters ↗
October 13 public Zoopedia lists 136 animals. This wiki retains 130 existing profiles; Animal Care values are cited to each separate species page. Habitat, biome, continent and pack classifications remain publisher information.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested
- Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia · 130 publicly linked profiles ↗
October 13 public Zoopedia lists 136 animals. This wiki retains 130 existing profiles; Animal Care values are cited to each separate species page. Habitat, biome, continent and pack classifications remain publisher information.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested
- Frontier · Creature Feature: Managing a Zoo ↗
Managing a Zoo systems and named functions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested
- Frontier · Creature Feature: Aquariums ↗
Aquariums systems and named functions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested
- Frontier · Creature Feature: Aviaries ↗
Aviaries systems and named functions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested
- Frontier · Creature Feature: Creative Tools ↗
Creative Tools systems and named functions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested
- Frontier · Creature Feature: Seasons ↗
Seasons systems and named functions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested
- Frontier · Creature Feature: Wildlife Reserves ↗
Wildlife Reserves systems and named functions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested
- Frontier · Creature Feature: The Animal Brain ↗
The Animal Brain systems and named functions.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested
- Frontier · Keeper Talks: Veterinary Centre ↗
Veterinary Centre is the subject of a developer feature about care in zoos and Wildlife Reserves.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-23 · Publisher announcement; gameplay and platform parity not tested
- Planet Zoo 2 · Steam store API (US English) ↗
Scheduled October 13 release, full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Playable at Your Own Pace, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound and Surround Sound.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-08 · Windows PC · Steam · US English response
- Frontier · Animal Photography Tips for Planet Zoo 2’s Photo Mode (October 7) ↗
Photo Mode location, camera adjustments, filters and screenshots captured with the platform’s screenshot function.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-08 · Publisher description for zoos and Wildlife Reserves; platform controls not tested
- Frontier · Final Zoopedia Reveals (October 2; current page checked October 8) ↗
The evolving reveal list names Asian Small-clawed Otter and Javanese Cownose Ray without current Zoopedia profile links. The page still has unnamed slots and promises the complete roster before release.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-08 · Official game website
- Frontier · Planet Zoo 2 game modes ↗
Career role at FEN, Sandbox simulation/challenge selection, Franchise community conservation, and Planet Hub availability across all three modes.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-10-08 · Publisher description; platform parity and exact settings not tested
- Planet Zoo 2 · official Steam listing ↗
October 13 release; editions and bonus pack; Windows requirements; Career, Franchise and Sandbox; announced animal and building features; Steam Cloud.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-19 · Windows PC · Steam
- Planet Zoo 2 · official PlayStation Store (US) ↗
PS5 release on October 13; Standard and Deluxe contents and US prices; announced aquariums, aviaries, Wildlife Reserves and Frontier Workshop sharing.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-19 · PS5 · US storefront
- Frontier game director · Planet Zoo 2 announcement on Xbox Wire ↗
Launch platforms/date; edition contents and suggested prices; aquatic/flying species, aviaries, Wildlife Reserves, staff morale and training.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-19 · Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Planet Zoo 2 official Steam announcements · checked October 8, 2026 ↗
Official announcements rechecked through the October 7 Photo Mode reveal and October 6 Zoopedia additions. No release-build patch notes were found; Zoopedia updates are roster announcements.
Official publication · Checked · Captured 2026-09-27 · Official publisher/developer announcements
- Kingy editorial launch brief · August 21, 2026
Historical editorial scope and route inventory only. Official sources above now support the launch information.
Project brief · Checked · Capture pending · Unspecified in brief
- Editorial method · kingy.wiki Planet Zoo 2 field guide ↗
Statements about this wiki’s own evidence rules: Planet Zoo (2019) values are not transferred; unconfirmed features are published as open questions; claims are labeled.
Editorial method · Checked · Captured 2026-09-14 · All platforms
- Planet Zoo franchise official site ↗
Context: the site named as official in the brief hosts Planet Zoo franchise material. No page-level capture exists in this edition and nothing on it is quoted as a Planet Zoo 2 fact.
Predecessor reference · Checked · Capture pending · Unspecified
- Planet Zoo (2019) · Frontier Developments ↗
Background only: the franchise’s first game introduced habitat, welfare, genetics, staff and finance systems. None of its values or mechanics are assumed to exist in Planet Zoo 2.
Predecessor reference · Checked · Capture pending · Original Planet Zoo platforms (2019)