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6 years after the original, Planet Zoo 2 is finally happening and may be out next year




The zookeeping sim Planet Zoo launched six years ago today, and it was pretty good: "Another strong (yet stressful) management sim from Frontier Developments," PC Gamer's number one menagerie manager Chris Livingston declared in a 75% review. The studio released a six-year anniversary video to celebrate the birthday, which is usually the sort of thing we don't pay much attention to around here, but I'm making an exception in this case because there is a very strong hint at the end suggesting that a sequel is on the way...
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Celebrating 6 years of Planet Zoo!

[p]Hayo Zookeepers, today we are celebrating a special milestone. [/p][p]It’s the sixth anniversary of Planet Zoo and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and love for the game over the years.  [/p][p]Since we launched Planet Zoo back in 2019 we’ve been blown away by the creativity, passion and dedication of you, the community! From beautiful environments and habitats for animals to thrive in, to jaw-dropping zoos both big and small, Planet Zoo has become a way for us all to express our love of animals, and to share the importance of their welfare and conservation across the globe. [/p][p]But what does the future hold? Well, today we are delighted to reveal that we are hard at work on a sequel to Planet Zoo! We’re really excited about this project, and we look forward to sharing more with you next year! [/p][p]For all the latest news, and to stay connected with the Planet Zoo community, don’t forget to follow our socials channels.  [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack | Available Now!

[p]Hayo Zookeepers![/p][p][/p][p]The Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack is available now! Featuring 7 new animals, over 100 scenery items inspired by the Asian continent and a brand new scenario.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Uncover the beauty of Asia with this latest animal pack, featuring the fearless Honey Badger. This highly intelligent mustelid has incredible strength and a bad attitude when it comes to potential predators, they have been known to take on elephants and rhinos![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Japanese Raccoon Dog, also known as the Tanuki is popular in Japanese folklore and culture. Their facial masks resemble Raccoons, however they are not closely related.  Japanese Raccoon Dogs are also the only canid known to hibernate.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Nilgai is the largest antelope in Asia, common across the Northern Indian subcontinent, the name literally translates to Blue Cow. Males can weigh almost 300kg and reach a height of up to 1.5m to the shoulder. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This pack also includes the Bornean Elephant, Smallest subspecies of the Asian elephant family. The Blackbuck, with its long spiral-shaped horns. The maned Lion-Tailed Macaque and also the fascinating Père David's Deer. These 7 animals are some of the most extraordinary that Asia has to offer and will allow you to create stunning zoos that your guests will flock to.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Asia Animal Pack also features over 100 brand new scenery pieces inspired by the Asian continent, bringing a blend of natural beauty and cultural charm. Winding pathways adorned with delicate flower lanterns, colourful benches that invite moments of rest, vivid light blocks and intricate decorative panels, are sure to create a lively, festive atmosphere at any zoo! Together, these and many more scenery pieces weave a rich tapestry of colour, light, and tradition, where guests can experience a small taste of Asia’s vibrant culture.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Dominic Myers is back once again and this time he is determined to breathe new life into a long-forgotten zoo in South Korea. Dominic has formed an unlikely bond with a playful Japanese Raccoon dog named Nugget. Help them to re-establish the zoo and reconnect with the local community! [/p][p][/p]
Planet Zoo - 1.20.0 Update Notes
[p][/p][p]Update 1.20.0 is also now available for download. Simply update your game before you play! This release contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.[/p][p][/p][h2]NEW CONTENT - PLANET ZOO: ASIA ANIMAL PACK[/h2]
  • [p]New - Animals[/p]
    • [p]New Animals in the Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack[/p]
      • [p]Honey Badger[/p]
      • [p]Lion-Tailed Macaque[/p]
      • [p]Japanese Raccoon Dog[/p]
      • [p]Nilgai[/p]
      • [p]Bornean Elephant[/p]
      • [p]Blackbuck[/p]
      • [p]Père David's Deer[/p]
  • [p]New - Career Scenario[/p]
    • [p]He’s back! Returning character Dominic Myers is determined to breathe new life into a long-forgotten zoo in South Korea. You must help navigate the challenge of re-establishing his zoo and connecting with the local community. Will Dominic finally discover that his love for money might not be the key to happiness? Only time will tell…[/p]
  • [p]New - Scenery Pieces[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bench[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bin[/p]
    • [p]Festival Picnic Bench[/p]
    • [p]Festival Picnic Canopy[/p]
    • [p]Festival Decorative Banana Leaf Panel[/p]
    • [p]Festival Decorative Banana Leaf 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Decorative Banana Leaf 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Decorative Banana Leaf 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Decorative Banana Leaf 04[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bamboo Grill Lantern[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell Panel 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell Panel 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell Panel 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell 04[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell 05[/p]
    • [p]Festival Bell 06[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Bamboo Leaf 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Bamboo Leaf 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Bamboo Shoot[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Branch[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Chrysanthemum[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Chrysanthemum Petal[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Flower Petal[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Flower Stem 1m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Flower Stem 2m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Jasmine Petal[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Leaf[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Lily Pad[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Lotus_Petals[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Plum Blossom[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Plum Blossom Bud[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Plum Blossom String[/p]
    • [p]Festival Lantern Flower Stamen[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 04[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 05[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 06[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 07[/p]
    • [p]Festival Light Block 08[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Small 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Small 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Small 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Small 04[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Large 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Large 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Large 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Strip 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Strip 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Wooden Panel Strip 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Marigold Bundle 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Marigold Garland Curved[/p]
    • [p]Festival Marigold Garland[/p]
    • [p]Festival Marigold Garland Vertical 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Marigold Garland Vertical 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Flower Bowl 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Flower Bowl 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Flower Bowl Brass 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Animal Sign Raccoon Dog[/p]
    • [p]Festival Animal Sign Nilgai[/p]
    • [p]Festival Animal Sign Blackbuck[/p]
    • [p]Festival Animal Sign Elephant[/p]
    • [p]Festival Animal Sign Macaque[/p]
    • [p]Festival Animal Sign Honey Badger[/p]
    • [p]Festival Animal Sign Deer[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Tube Bracket[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Tube Joint[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Tube 0.25m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Tube 0.5m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Tube 1m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Tube 2m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Tube 0.25m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Tube 0.5m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Tube 1m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Tube 2m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Strip Joint[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Strip 0.25m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Strip 0.5m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Strip 1m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Strip 2m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Strip 0.25m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Strip 0.5m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Strip 1m[/p]
    • [p]Festival Curved LED Strip 2m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 0.25m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 0.5m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 1m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 1 x 0.5m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 1 x 2m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 2m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 2 x 4m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Sign Panel 4m[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Box Middle[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Box Middle Curve[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Box Edge[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Box Edge Curve Left[/p]
    • [p]Festival LED Box Edge Curve Right[/p]
  • [p]New - Avatar Costume[/p]
    • [p]Japanese Raccoon Dog Hat and Avatar costume[/p]
  • [p]New - Blueprints[/p]
    • [p]Festival Facility 4m x 4m \[Shell][/p]
    • [p]Festival Facility 4m x 8m \[Shell][/p]
    • [p]Festival Facility 8m x 8m \[Shell][/p]
    • [p]Festival Facility 8m x 12m \[Shell][/p]
    • [p]Festival Facility 12m x 12m \[Shell][/p]
    • [p]Festival Shop \[Shell][/p]
    • [p]Festival Archway[/p]
    • [p]Festival Flower Sculpture 01[/p]
    • [p]Festival Flower Sculpture 02[/p]
    • [p]Festival Flower Sculpture 03[/p]
    • [p]Festival Flower Sculpture 04[/p]
    • [p]Asian Building 01[/p]
    • [p]Asian Building 02[/p]
    • [p]Asian Building 03[/p]
[h2]New Content - Free Update 1.20.0[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]
  • [p]New - Animals[/p]
    • [p]Malabar Rose Butterfly[/p]
  • [p]New - Scenery Pieces[/p]
    • [p]Chinese Lantern[/p]
    • [p]Chinese Lantern Flowering[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Boogaloo Ampersand Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Boogaloo Arrow Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Boogaloo Comma Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Boogaloo Dollar Sign Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Boogaloo Full Stop Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Boogaloo Hash Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Boogaloo Parenthesis Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Noto Ampersand Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Noto Arrow Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Noto Comma Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Noto Dollar Sign Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Noto Full Stop Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Noto Hash Lit[/p]
    • [p]Font 2D Noto Parenthesis Lit[/p]
  • [p]New - Blueprints[/p]
    • [p]Asian House 01[/p]
    • [p]Asian House 02[/p]
    • [p]Asian House 03[/p]
  • [p]New - Music[/p]
    • [p]DLC Trailer music from DLC 18, 19 and 20 added as new speaker music.[/p]
  • [p]General Bug Fixes and Improvements[/p]
    • [p]Resolved arctic icicles scenery assets being unavailable. [/p]
    • [p]Updated sexual sterility age information for Coyote and White-faced Saki. [/p]
    • [p]Resolved Pinata Leg flexi-colour issues.[/p]
    • [p]Resolved issue with animals floating over burrows.[/p]
    • [p]Updated Greater Rhea habitat sign to reflect the correct conservation status, Planco and scientific names.[/p]
    • [p]Resolved various crashes, improving game stability.[/p]
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Planet Zoo | Asia Animal Pack | Announcement

[p]Hayo Zookeepers[/p][p][/p][p]It's almost time to explore the beautiful landscape of Asia with the Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack, arriving on 25th June. This pack features 7 brand new animals, including the fearless Honey Badger, The playful Japanese Racoon Dog and the swift Blackbuck. The Asia Animal pack also features over 100 brand new scenery pieces inspired by the continent and a brand new campaign scenario to enjoy.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]SEVEN INCREDIBLE NEW ANIMALS[/h3][p]Alongside the Honey Badger, Japanese Raccoon Dog and the Blackbuck, this pack also includes the mysterious Nilgai; Asia's largest antelope, the social Lion-Tailed Macaque, the unique looking Père David's Deer and the smallest subspecies of elephant in the world - the Bornean Pygmy Elephant. These stunning animals showcase some of the most extraordinary species Asia has to offer and will allow you to create must-see habitats that captivate all who visit your zoo![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]OVER 100 VIBRANT NEW SCENERY PIECES[/h3][p]Featuring a wide range of Asian-inspired scenery, this pack allows you to blend the natural beauty of Asia with its cultural charm. Adorn your zoo with delicate flower lanterns and colourful benches then bring it to life with vivid light boxes and intricate decorative panels, which will be sure to create a lively, festive atmosphere at any zoo. Helping your guests experience a small part of Asia's vibrant culture.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A WONDERFUL NEW CAMPAIGN SCENARIO[/h3][p]Dominic Myers is back once again and this time he is determined to breathe new life into a long-forgotten zoo in South Korea. Dominic has formed an unlikely bond with a playful Japanese Raccoon dog named Nugget. Help them to re-establish the zoo and reconnect with the local community. [/p][p][/p][p]Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack is coming to Steam on 25th June. Be sure to follow our social channels for more information.[/p][p]
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Planet Zoo | Update 1.19.1

Hayo Zookeepers!

Update 1.19.1 is now available for download. Simply update your game before you play! This release contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.

[h3]New Pinata Blueprints [/h3]
  • Fiesta Piñata 03
  • Fiesta Piñata 04
  • Fiesta Piñata 05
  • Fiesta Piñata 06
  • Fiesta Piñata 07
  • Fiesta Piñata 08
  • Fiesta Piñata 09

[h2]General Bug Fixes and Improvements [/h2]

[h3]Animals[/h3]
  • Resolved Ocelot twitching movement occasionally occurring.
  • Resolved Greater Rhea T-Pose animation occasionally occurring.
  • Resolved a bug where Przewalski's Horse's temperature welfare did not scale correctly at the lower end of its temperature range.
  • Added an Arctic Fox tag to the tunnel enrichment item.
  • Removed a duplicated Forage Box entry from the anteater's toy enrichment list.
  • Removed a Forage Box tag from the Proboscis monkey.
  • Added a Sprinkler enrichment tag to the North American Beaver.

[h3]Localisation[/h3]
  • Resolved inconsistencies in scientific names translations of Americas Pack animals.
  • Credits updated in all supported languages.

[h3]Scenery[/h3]
  • Resolved incorrect East Asia bucket textures.
  • Removed the flexicolour tag from Fiesta Paper Flag String.
  • Updated biome icons in education boards to match Zoopedia.

[h3]Stability[/h3]
  • Resolved various crashes, improving game stability