Planet Zoo 2 News: Launch Week Updates from Frontier
Planet Zoo 2 news from launch week: release timing and Steam pre-load, Photo Mode, the final animal reveals, the Binturong, Steam Deck Verified and what comes next.
Checked · Pre-launch news up to October 11, 2026 · Planet Zoo 2 Wiki editors
What is the latest Planet Zoo 2 news?
Planet Zoo 2 announcements, newest first
Date
News
October 10
Binturong revealed in a short official video; not yet in the Zoopedia
October 9
Release timing confirmed: 3 PM BST on October 13; Steam pre-load planned from 3 PM BST on October 12 for pre-purchasers
October 8
Opening Your First Zoo video
October 7
Photo Mode revealed, with a WWF UK photography competition to follow after launch
October 6
Javanese Cownose Ray revealed on Steam
October 2
Final Zoopedia reveals begin: 12 animals left, full roster before launch
September 30
Official soundtrack tracks released
September 14
Steam Deck Verified
September 12
Zoological Summit at Chester Zoo, streamed live
What happens next?
October 12: Steam pre-load, if Frontier hits its planned time.
October 13, 14:00 UTC: digital launch on all platforms. Times by city are in the release date guide.
Before or at launch: the remaining animals join the Zoopedia; the animal list will be updated.
October 20: physical editions for PS5 and Xbox.
After launch: the WWF UK photo competition, and the first patch notes, which will be added here.
Planet Zoo 2 release date: October 13, 2026 at 3 PM BST on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Launch times by city, Steam pre-load, physical discs and beta news.
Checked 2026-10-11 · Pre-release; times as announced by Frontier on October 9, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: all 130 species in the official Zoopedia with habitat type, native range, conservation status and Deluxe content, as of October 11, 2026.
Checked 2026-10-11 · Official Zoopedia, read October 11, 2026 (pre-launch roster)
Planet Zoo 2 photo mode: where to find it, zoom, roll, depth of field and filters such as night vision, how to save shots, and whether there is a cinematic mode.
Checked 2026-10-11 · Pre-release; from Frontier’s October 7, 2026 article
Planet Zoo 2 feedback: does Frontier listen? The fan-requested features that made the sequel, and where to send suggestions, bug reports and support requests.
Checked 2026-10-11 · Channels checked October 11, 2026