Release date, platforms and editions

Released October 13, 2026 · Update 1.0.9 (November 5) live on Steam, Epic, PS5, Xbox and Microsoft Store · Update 1.0.8 released October 29 · next update planned early in the week of November 9 · official sources checked November 6, 2026 UTC. Source records retain their recorded check dates; “Capture pending” means no capture is recorded. These dates do not verify the mechanics on this page for the current build. Planning advice here is editorial guidance unless labeled otherwise. No firsthand gameplay test is claimed.

1. 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 2026-10-27 · Captured 2026-10-27 · Publisher website status; in-game and per-platform progress not checked

   Limitations: Dynamic website status does not establish a specific account’s participation, reward delivery, completion or installed patch. Kingy has not played the challenge.

2. 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 2026-11-06 · Captured 2026-11-06 · Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store listed live (official list checked November 6, 2026 UTC)

   Limitations: Availability is Frontier's statement; installation on a particular device is not verified. Kingy has not reproduced the crash or installed 1.0.9.

3. 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 2026-11-06 · Captured 2026-11-06 · All platforms

   Limitations: Frontier says the notes are not a full list of the team's work. Kingy has not installed or tested 1.0.8 on any platform.

4. 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 2026-11-06 · Captured 2026-11-06 · All platforms unless noted

   Limitations: Frontier says these are not final patch notes and the list is not everything the team is working on. Frontier rewrites the article in place; the October 20 and October 23 lists used the same URL.

5. 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 2026-10-24 · Captured 2026-10-23 · Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox and Microsoft Store live (official list checked October 24, 2026 UTC)

   Limitations: Availability is Frontier’s statement; installation on a particular device is not verified. Kingy has not reproduced the error, tested the workaround or installed 1.0.7.

6. 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 2026-10-23 · Captured 2026-10-23 · All platforms; the DLSS Frame Generation and HDR fix applies to PC

   Limitations: Frontier says the notes are not a full list of the team's work. Kingy has not installed or tested 1.0.6 on any platform.

7. 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 2026-10-23 · Captured 2026-10-23 · All platforms unless noted

   Limitations: Frontier says these are not final patch notes and the list is not everything the team is working on. The same URL held the October 20 list; Frontier rewrites the article in place.

8. 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 2026-10-21 · Captured 2026-10-21 · All platforms unless noted; the DLSS Frame Generation and HDR item applies to PC

   Limitations: Frontier says these are not final patch notes and the list is not everything the team is working on. No release date beyond a target; Kingy has not installed or tested any of these fixes.

9. 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 2026-10-18 · Captured 2026-10-18 · General fixes, with one PC (Steam) fix for Steam Deck on Proton 11 and newer

   Limitations: Kingy has not installed or tested 1.0.5 on any platform. Frontier still lists animal climbing, enrichment alignment, erroneous escapes, excessive boxing, creative-tool feedback and Franchise stability as ongoing work.

10. 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 2026-10-15 · Captured 2026-10-15 · Publisher update; no installed platform or connection test

    Limitations: The planned maintenance window has passed; this post supplies no completion notice. Care values, installed builds, accreditation thresholds and gameplay remain untested.

11. 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 2026-10-14 · Captured 2026-10-14 · General fixes, with PC-specific FSR/DLSS and Ultra-preset changes identified separately

    Limitations: The scheduled time has passed; no installed build or gameplay fix was tested by Kingy. Frontier continues work on climbing, jumping, pouncing, enrichment alignment, erroneous escapes, excessive boxing, creative tools and Franchise stability.

12. 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 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · The six Acknowledged issues on October 13 were all filed on PC

    Limitations: Acknowledged means Frontier has accepted the report, not that a fix or date exists. Workarounds in a report are the reporter's, not Frontier's. Statuses change; reports still marked Confirming are not listed here.

13. 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 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested

    Limitations: Publisher information, not a Kingy gameplay or recovery test.

14. 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 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested

    Limitations: Publisher information, not a Kingy gameplay or recovery test.

15. Frontier: The Basics ↗

    Career startup, online Franchise, shared Conservation Credits versus per-zoo Cash, Sandbox presets and Planet Hub.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested

    Limitations: Publisher information, not a Kingy gameplay or recovery test.

16. Frontier: Animals ↗

    Animal Info Panel, welfare, shelter, social populations, illness and transport instructions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested

    Limitations: Publisher information, not a Kingy gameplay or recovery test.

17. Frontier: Staff ↗

    Staff hiring, facilities, salaries, training and work-zone instructions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested

    Limitations: Publisher information, not a Kingy gameplay or recovery test.

18. Frontier: Building Your Zoo ↗

    Entrance, paths, staff facilities, power and filtration instructions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested

    Limitations: Publisher information, not a Kingy gameplay or recovery test.

19. Frontier: Controls and Keyboard Shortcuts ↗

    Published PC and console controls; keyboard/mouse remapping is described. No controls test.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-13 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Publisher description; platform parity and performance not tested

    Limitations: Publisher information, not a Kingy gameplay or recovery test.

20. 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 2026-10-10 · Captured 2026-10-09 · Launch timing announcement; preload specifically for Steam prepurchasers

    Limitations: Steam preload is an aim; no console preload time is established here. Announcement checked, not a completed preload or storefront-unlock test.

21. 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 2026-10-14 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested

    Limitations: Frontier marks the Zoopedia as work in progress. Published classifications and natural history are not a Kingy gameplay test.

22. 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 2026-10-14 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested

    Limitations: Frontier marks the Zoopedia as work in progress. Published classifications and natural history are not a Kingy gameplay test.

23. 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 2026-10-14 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested

    Limitations: Frontier marks the Zoopedia as work in progress; catalog contents and classifications may change. Filter labels are not gameplay requirements or a final launch-roster claim.

24. 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 2026-10-14 · Captured 2026-10-13 · Official game website; platform-specific parity not tested

    Limitations: Frontier marks the Zoopedia as work in progress. Published classifications and natural history are not a Kingy gameplay test.

25. Frontier · Creature Feature: Managing a Zoo ↗

    Managing a Zoo systems and named functions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested

    Limitations: Announcement evidence, not a hands-on test. Numerical costs, limits and species-specific rules require separate evidence.

26. Frontier · Creature Feature: Aquariums ↗

    Aquariums systems and named functions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested

    Limitations: Announcement evidence, not a hands-on test. Numerical costs, limits and species-specific rules require separate evidence.

27. Frontier · Creature Feature: Aviaries ↗

    Aviaries systems and named functions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested

    Limitations: Announcement evidence, not a hands-on test. Numerical costs, limits and species-specific rules require separate evidence.

28. Frontier · Creature Feature: Creative Tools ↗

    Creative Tools systems and named functions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested

    Limitations: Announcement evidence, not a hands-on test. Numerical costs, limits and species-specific rules require separate evidence.

29. Frontier · Creature Feature: Seasons ↗

    Seasons systems and named functions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested

    Limitations: Announcement evidence, not a hands-on test. Numerical costs, limits and species-specific rules require separate evidence.

30. Frontier · Creature Feature: Wildlife Reserves ↗

    Wildlife Reserves systems and named functions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested

    Limitations: Announcement evidence, not a hands-on test. Numerical costs, limits and species-specific rules require separate evidence.

31. Frontier · Creature Feature: The Animal Brain ↗

    The Animal Brain systems and named functions.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-20 · Publisher description; platform parity and launch implementation not tested

    Limitations: Announcement evidence, not a hands-on test. Numerical costs, limits and species-specific rules require separate evidence.

32. Frontier · Keeper Talks: Veterinary Centre ↗

    Veterinary Centre is the subject of a developer feature about care in zoos and Wildlife Reserves.

    Official publication · Checked 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-23 · Publisher announcement; gameplay and platform parity not tested

    Limitations: The announcement confirms the feature topic. Video frames, costs, staffing and treatment mechanics were not independently verified.

33. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-10-08 · Windows PC · Steam · US English response

    Limitations: Store categories are publisher declarations, not a hands-on settings inventory. Console parity, remapping and measured performance remain unconfirmed.

34. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-10-08 · Publisher description for zoos and Wildlife Reserves; platform controls not tested

    Limitations: Announced instructions; no hands-on test or platform-specific screenshot path is claimed. WWF UK competition details remain pending.

35. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-10-08 · Official game website

    Limitations: The initial article date does not date subsequent page edits. The 130 linked profiles are not the complete final roster; no care values inferred.

36. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-10-08 · Publisher description; platform parity and exact settings not tested

    Limitations: No complete scenario list, exact toggles, shared unlock rules or offline Franchise support established.

37. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-19 · Windows PC · Steam

    Limitations: Store announcements are not hands-on tests. Requirements do not establish an FPS target or Steam Deck compatibility.

38. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-19 · PS5 · US storefront

    Limitations: US prices are not regional price guarantees. PS5 Pro Enhanced does not establish resolution, FPS or parity with PC.

39. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-19 · Xbox Series X|S and PC

    Limitations: Frontier announcement by Gareth Hughes, not independent gameplay verification. Detailed requirements, economy values and launch performance have not yet been tested.

40. 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 2026-10-08 · Captured 2026-09-27 · Official publisher/developer announcements

    Limitations: Announcements describe planned game content; they are not gameplay captures. The Manatee spotlight confirms its franchise debut and date; current profile details are recorded separately from Frontier’s work-in-progress Zoopedia. Species care requirements and compatibility still need gameplay verification.

41. 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 2026-09-14 · Capture pending · Unspecified in brief

    Limitations: Archived editorial context; not used as evidence for current game claims. Internal editorial brief; no public URL is available. The September 14 edition lacked public source captures; this limitation has been superseded by the September 19 review. Treats marketing language as announcements, not verified mechanics.

42. 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 2026-09-14 · Captured 2026-09-14 · All platforms

    Limitations: The editorial method governs this wiki only. A label describes evidence status, not the probability that a feature exists.

43. 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 2026-09-14 · Capture pending · Unspecified

    Limitations: Page-level capture pending; not fetched in this edition. A predecessor reference never verifies a Planet Zoo 2 mechanic.

44. 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 2026-09-14 · Capture pending · Original Planet Zoo platforms (2019)

    Limitations: Not a Planet Zoo 2 source under any circumstances. Original-game knowledge in this wiki is used only to frame open questions.

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