Planet Zoo News

Hayo Zookeepers!

A new update is now available for Planet Zoo!

This update contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.

[h2]New Content - Free Update 1.18.1[/h2]

NEW - Scenery Pieces

• Souvenir Cap Tree Frog
  
• Souvenir Cap Giraffe
  
• Souvenir Cap Moose
  
• Souvenir Cap Snow Leopard

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

Animals

• Fix issue where selecting African Leopard tag crashes the game
  
• Removed incorrect deep swimming requirement on Spectacled Bears
  
• Taiga Biome has now been added to the Spectacled Bears zoopedia entry
  
• Desert Biome has now been added to the African Spurred Tortoise zoopedia entry
  
• Leucistic Markhor icons should now appear correctly in the info panel
  
• Kirk's Dik-dik can now fit through smaller spaces allowing them to traverse more
  
• Fixed an issue where Emus would never be considered elderly, even in old age
  
• Removed Spotted Hyena tags from several small ball enrichments that this animal can't interact with

Localisation

• African Leopard scientific name now reads correctly in Spanish (Panthera pardus pardus)

Scenery

• Editable Text Tag have now been added to, Card Sign Small Editable, Card Sign Large Editable, India editable sign 01 & India editable sign 02
  
• Added Souvenir shop Caps as presets to some of the Souvenir shop shelving displays

Stability

• Fixed various crashes, improving game stability

Hayo Zookeepers!

It's time to head back to your zoos with the Zookeepers Animal Pack!

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[h3]SEVEN NEW ANIMALS[/h3]

Welcome seven highly requested animals to your zoo! This pack includes...

The secretive Pallas Cat, believed to be the oldest living cat species.


The Hamadryas Baboon, with its striking looks and structured social dynamic.


The rugged Markhor, the largest of the goat family with its impressive spiral horns!


The Spectacled Bear, South America's only native bear species and also, the smallest bear species.


This pack also includes the sizable African Spurred Tortoise, which can weight over 120lbs! The delicate yet speedy Kirk’s Dik-Dik, and the tree-dwelling Coquerel’s Sifaka. Create an unforgettable experience for your guests and make your Zoo even more special, with their unique characters and behaviours!


[h3]STUNNING NEW SCENERY PIECES[/h3]

Alongside these iconic new additions, the Zookeepers Animal Pack also features over 95 stunning scenery pieces to really ensure your guests can celebrate the upcoming Planet Zoo 5th anniversary in style, including decorative bunting and marvellous marquee tents, as well as a selection of lanterns to illuminate your zoo. Picnic benches are perfect for your guests to stop and enjoy lunch as well as additional seating, in case your guests would like to just relax and enjoy the view.



[h3]A NEW CAMPAIGN SCENARIO[/h3]



We are celebrating the 5th anniversary of Planet Zoo, and you are invited to the party ...to help us prepare of course. It is your job to help get the Frontier Zoo in order and ready for the grand event! We want the very best for our animals, so spare no expense. Set at the famous Frontier Zoo, you'll work alongside returning favourite Emma Goodwin as you help to prepare, manage, and pull off the perfect party for all visitors and animals to enjoy. It's time to set the stage for an unforgettable celebration that will go down in Planet Zoo history!


[h2]FREE UPDATE 1.18[/h2]



We've also released free update 1.18 alongside this pack, which includes the African Leopard - available to all of our PC players for FREE! But it doesn't stop there... You'll also have a selection of avatar hats available to purchase from the Hats Fantastic shop, alongside a selection of scenery pieces to help bring the party to life, We've even included some iconic blueprints for you to use! You'll receive a brand new jelly cake enrichment item for free too, as we don't want your animals to miss out on the fun! As well as all of that, there is also another limited-time event happening in-game with a Community Challenge running until the 21st October! In this special event, you'll receive a boosted animal in return for every 5 animals you release (with a 1 in 50 chance of having Piebald or Albino colouring!) Alongside this you will also gain a complete Avatar outfit for every 20 animals released - so you really can celebrate in style!



[h2]Planet Zoo - 1.18.0 Update Notes[/h2]

This update contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.

New Content - Planet Zoo: Zookeepers Animal Pack

NEW - Animals
New animals in the Planet Zoo: Zookeepers Animal Pack:

• Hamadryas Baboon
  
• Markhor
  
• Spectacled Bear
  
• Pallas's Cat
  
• Coquerel's Sifaka
  
• Kirk's Dik Dik
  
• African Spurred Tortoise
  

NEW - Career Scenario

• Emma is working on a new project where your expertise would be invaluable! Frontier Zoo is turning 5, and they’re throwing a big celebration at their HQ Zoo to mark the occasion. Help out and make sure it's a Zoo-per Anniversary they'll never forget!
  

NEW - Scenery Pieces

• Zookeeper Bench
  
• Zookeeper Bin
  
• Zookeeper Buntings Curved 1m
  
• Zookeeper Buntings Curved 2m
  
• Zookeeper Buntings Curved 4m
  
• Zookeeper Buntings Straight 1m
  
• Zookeeper Buntings Straight 2m
  
• Zookeeper Buntings Straight 4m
  
• Zookeeper Flower Light 01
  
• Zookeeper Flower Light 02
  
• Zookeeper Flower Light 03
  
• Zookeeper Flower Light Leaf
  
• Zookeeper Flower Light Center
  
• Zookeeper Sign Cloud 01
  
• Zookeeper Sign Cloud 02
  
• Zookeeper Sign Cloud 03
  
• Zookeeper Sun Light
  
• Zookeeper Moon Light
  
• Zookeeper Sign Apple
  
• Zookeeper Sign Strawberry
  
• Zookeeper Lantern Lion
  
• Zookeeper Lantern Orangutan
  
• Zookeeper Lantern Panda
  
• Zookeeper Lantern Plain
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Corner
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Corner Trim Inner
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Spine Trim
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Corner Trim Outer
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Spine Mid
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Spine Right
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Spine Left
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Roof Top
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope Coil
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope 01
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope 02
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope Fixed
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope 0.5m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope 1m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope 2m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Rope 4m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Wall 0.5m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Wall 1m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Wall 2m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Wall 4m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Wall Curtain
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Wall 1m Curved
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Wall Trim
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Support 0.5m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Support 1m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Support 2m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Support 4m
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Support Cap
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Support Disc
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Ball
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Cap
  
• Zookeeper Maypole 1m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole 2m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole 4m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Ribbon Curved 1m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Ribbon Curved 2m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Ribbon Curved 4m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Ribbon Straight 1m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Ribbon Straight 2m
  
• Zookeeper Maypole Ribbon Straight 4m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole Base
  
• Zookeeper Metal Wire Cable 1m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Wire Cable 2m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Wire Cable 4m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole Joint
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole Arch 1m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole Arch 2m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole Arch 4m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole 1m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole 2m
  
• Zookeeper Metal Pole 4m
  
• Zookeeper Paper Lantern Large
  
• Zookeeper Paper Lantern Small
  
• Zookeeper Picnic Bench
  
• Zookeeper Satin Barrier
  
• Zookeeper Satin Barrier Post
  
• Zookeeper Satin Barrier Rope
  
• Zookeeper Umbrella Lamp Pole
  
• Zookeeper Umbrella Lamp Shade
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Sifaka
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Spectacled Bear 01
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Spectacled Bear 02
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Spurred Tortoise
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Markhor
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Dik-Dik
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Pallas's Cat
  
• Zookeeper Animal Signs Baboon
  
• Reward Statue African Spurred Tortoise Stone
  
• Reward Statue African Spurred Tortoise Bronze
  
• Reward Statue African Spurred Tortoise Silver
  
• Reward Statue African Spurred Tortoise Gold
  

NEW - Blueprints

• Zookeeper Facility 4m x 4m [Shell]
  
• Zookeeper Facility 4m x 8m [Shell]
  
• Zookeeper Facility 8m x 8m [Shell]
  
• Zookeeper Facility 8m x 12m [Shell]
  
• Zookeeper Facility 12m x 12m [Shell]
  
• Zookeeper Shop [Shell]
  
• Zookeeper Marquee Tent
  
• Zookeeper Decorative Arch 01
  
• Zookeeper Decorative Arch 02
  
• Zookeeper Decorative Arch 03
  
• Zookeeper Maypole
  
• Zookeeper Flower Sculpture
  

NEW - Avatar Costume

• Coquerel's Sifaka Hat and Avatar costume
  

[h3]New Content - Free Update 1.18.0[/h3]

NEW - Animals
New animals in the 1.18.0 Update:

• African Leopard
  

NEW - Scenery Pieces

• Apple
  
• String Curved 1m
  
• String Curved 2m
  
• String Curved 4m
  
• String Straight 1m
  
• String Straight 2m
  
• String Straight 4m
  
• Paper Tassel
  
• Card Sign Small Editable
  
• Card Sign Large Editable
  

NEW - Enrichment Item

• Veggie Jelly Cake
  

NEW - Blueprints

• Town House 01
  
• Town House 02
  
• Town House 03
  
• NEW - Foliage
  
• Apple Tree 01
  
• Apple Tree 02
  
• Apple Tree 03
  

NEW Avatar & Hats Fantastic Hats

• Snow Leopard Hat
  
• Tree Frog Hat
  
• Moose Hat
  
• Giraffe Hat
  

[h3]General Bug Fixes and Improvements[/h3]

Animals

• Fixed an issue where Juvenile Alpine Goats were unable to access the Scarecrow enrichment item
  
• Audio has been updated to match the Female alpine goat scratching post
  
• Minor animation adjustments to Female and Juvenile Sussex chickens death pose
  
• Female Black and White Lemur no longer shrinks when drinking from the water pipe
  
• Juvenile Sun bear no longer deforms when interacting with the Ice Block enrichment item
  
• Minor animation adjustments to the Male American Alligator when fighting
  
• Binturongs now perform a hang-down behavior when climbing more often
  
• Updated the Zoopedia entry for the Hermann's Tortoise to be Vulnerable instead of Near Threatened
  
• Added Oceania to the list of continents where the King Penguin lives
  
• Adjusted the fun facts of European Badgers
  

Staff

• Staff can no longer be placed directly inside a souvenir shop expansion tile - This avoids them becoming stuck
  

Localisation

• Adjusted the Brazilian Portuguese translation of Rustic Wood Fence Post 03 so it's consistent with similar items

Guests

• Fixed guests becoming stuck in souvenir shops after loading a saved zoo
  

Scenery

• Adjusted the Classic Theme Arch assets to allow better guest visibility
  
• Adjusted the Wallpaper Billboard posters so images display in the correct aspect ratio
  
• Rustic Garden collection Blueprint no longer requires the conservation pack to place it
  
• Added "Racoon" tags to appropriate climbing structure blueprints
  
• Ginkgo Trees will no longer pop up with an error when placed
  

UI

• Fix the rehome button functionality for domesticated animals
  

Stability

• Fixed various crashes, improving game stability
  

Hayo Zookeepers!


As we head towards the 5th anniversary of Planet Zoo, get ready to return to your zoos with the Zookeepers Animal Pack!

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Arriving on October 15th, alongside a free update, this pack features seven new animals, over 95 scenery pieces and a VERY special Scenario!

This collection features seven highly requested animals including the secretive Pallas cat with its dense, plush coat, the Hamadryas baboon, with its distinctive looks and strong social structure, the rugged Markhor, with its impressive spiral horns and the Spectacled bear along with its unique facial markings that resemble glasses. This pack also includes the sizable African spurred tortoise, the delicate Kirk’s dik-dik, and the sun worshipping Coquerel’s sifaka. Create an unforgettable experience for your guests and make your Zoo even more special, with their unique characters and behaviours!



Alongside these iconic new additions, the Zookeepers Animal Pack also features over 95 stunning scenery pieces to really ensure your guests can celebrate the upcoming Planet Zoo 5th anniversary in style, including decorative bunting and marvellous marquee tents, as well as a selection of lanterns to illuminate your zoo. Picnic benches are perfect for your guests to stop and enjoy lunch and additional seating, in case your guests would like to just relax and enjoy the view!



Get ready to party! The Zookeepers Animal Pack also features a brand-new campaign scenario, where you will join the team in celebrating five years of Planet Zoo at the famous Frontier Zoo, As a vital member of the party planning committee, you'll work alongside returning favourite Emma Goodwin as you help to prepare, manage, and pull off the perfect party at the Frontier Zoo for all visitors and animals to enjoy. It's your job to set the stage for an unforgettable celebration that will go down in Planet Zoo history!


[h2]FREE UPDATE 1.18[/h2]



We'll be releasing update 1.18 alongside this pack, which will include the African Leopard - available to all of our PC players for FREE! But it doesn't stop there... You'll also have a selection of hats available AND you'll receive a brand new jelly cake enrichment item for free too! We also have another limited-time event happening in-game with a Community Challenge from 15th-21st October! In this special event, you'll receive a boosted animal that has an 80%+ in any gene, in return for every 5 animals you release (with a 1 in 50 chance of having Piebald or Albino colouring!) Alongside this you will also gain a complete Avatar outfit for every 20 animals released - so you can celebrate in style!



We can't wait to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Planet Zoo with you!

[h2]Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack [/h2]

Scenery Pieces - updated set with:

• Rustic Wood Fence 2m
  
• Rustic Wood Fence 4m
  
• Rustic Wood Fence Post 03
  

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

Animals

• Hill Radnor Sheep now line up better while performing their mating interaction
  
• Hill Radnor Sheep now line up better while interacting with the Herb Scent Marker
  
• Hill Radnor Sheep female now stays a consistent size while interacting with juveniles
  
• Hill Radnor Sheep now correctly play an interaction between adults and juveniles
  
• Various animation fixes on the Hill Radnor sheep family
  
• Alpine Goats now display injuries properly
  
• Male Sussex Chickens now display injuries properly
  
• Adjusted the American Standard Donkey models to include a cross on their back
  

Franchise

• Domesticated animals purchased with CC will no longer show the option to release to wild
  
• Animal Trading UI should now load correctly in Franchise mode
  

Localisation

• Fixed pluralisation of the hire janitors objective in other languages
  

Staff

• Fixed an issue where vendors would get stuck trying to take a souvenir shop post
  

Guests

• Fixed an issue where guests played the wrong interaction animation with the Reindeer
  

Scenery

• Rustic Water Tank scenery item now has the correct price
  
• Added the Tamworth Pig tag to the Mudbath enrichment
  
• The Sprinkler enrichment now correctly unlocks when researching the American Standard Donkey
  
• The Grazing Ball Feeder enrichment now correctly unlocks when researching the American Standard Donkey
  
• The Small Bubble Machine enrichment now correctly unlocks when researching the Sussex Chicken
  
• Added the Highland Cattle and Hill Radnor Sheep tag to the Grazing Ball enrichment
  
• Rustic Wind Pump icon is now the correct orientation
  
• Chicken Hat icon now displays the correct colours
  
• The new Coop Shelter blueprints now correctly appear in the shelter submenu for habitat blueprints
  

Scenarios

• "An Oceanic Challenge" Scenario (Oceania Pack) zoo location is now correctly listed as Temperate - Oceania.
  
• Fixed a behavior issue with the Bonobo escaping in the second scenario
  

UI

• Fixed sorting by status on conservation management tab
  
• Release to the wild tooltip on habitats are now extra descriptive
  

Challenges

• Fixed an issue with domestic animals being the target of release to wild challenges
  

Stability

• Fixed various crashes, improving game stability
  

Hayo Zookeepers!

Update 1.17 is available now for you to enjoy! Just update your game to play. For full patch notes, see below:

[h3]This update contains bug fixes, updates and new content.[/h3]

[h2]New Content - Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack [/h2]

[h3]NEW - Animals[/h3]
[h3]New animals in the Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack:[/h3]

• Hill Radnor Sheep
  
• Highland Cattle
  
• American Standard Donkey
  
• Tamworth Pig
  
• Alpaca
  
• Alpine Goat
  
• Sussex Chicken
  

[h3]NEW - Career Scenario [/h3]
This small barnyard zoo was purchased on a whim by Mr Summers after he misheard his daughter Tiffany asking for new coats for her skiing trip! Goats weren’t what she was expecting, but this isn’t the time to chicken out. Tiffany now has big ambitions for the zoo, but she’s already booked her flight – so it’ll be up to you to take the bull by the horns and make it a legendary location!

[h3]
NEW - Scenery Pieces[/h3]

• Haybale Round
  
• Haybale Square
  
• Rustic Barrel Planter
  
• Rustic Barrel
  
• Rustic Bench
  
• Rustic Bucket
  
• Rustic Bin
  
• Rustic Crate
  
• Rustic Metal Fence Panel
  
• Rustic Metal Fence Gate
  
• Rustic Metal Fence Post
  
• Rustic Metal Fence Gate Panel
  
• Rustic Metal Fence Post 01
  
• Rustic Metal Fence Post 02
  
• Rustic Metal Planter
  
• Rustic Milk Churn
  
• Rustic Picket Fence 2m
  
• Rustic Picket Fence 4m
  
• Rustic Picket Fence Gate
  
• Rustic Picket Fence Post
  
• Rustic Picnic Bench
  
• Rustic Picnic Canopy
  
• Rustic Sign
  
• Rustic Tool Pitchfork
  
• Rustic Vegetable Turnip
  
• Rustic Vegetable Leek
  
• Rustic Vegetable Corn
  
• Rustic Water Pump
  
• Rustic Water Tank
  
• Rustic Weather Vane
  
• Rustic Well
  
• Rustic Wheat Bundle
  
• Rustic Wheel 01
  
• Rustic Wheel 02
  
• Rustic Wind Pump
  
• Rustic Wood Fence Post 01
  
• Rustic Wood Fence Post 02
  
• Rustic Wood Fence Gate 02
  
• Rustic Wood Fence Gate 01
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Alpaca
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Chicken
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Cattle
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Donkey
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Goat
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Pig 01
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Pig 02
  
• Rustic Animal Sign Sheep
  
• Reward Statue Alpine Goat Stone
  
• Reward Statue Alpine Goat Bronze
  
• Reward Statue Alpine Goat Silver
  
• Reward Statue Alpine Goat Gold
  

[h3]NEW - Blueprints[/h3]

• Rustic Paddock Gate
  
• Rustic Stall Decoration
  
• Rustic Harvest Decoration
  
• Rustic Barnyard Arch
  
• Rustic Garden Collection
  
• Rustic Market Decoration
  

[h3]NEW - Foliage[/h3]

• Ginkgo Tree 01
  
• Ginkgo Tree 02
  
• Ginkgo Tree 03
  
• Maize 01
  
• Maize 02
  
• Maize 03
  
• Maize 04
  

[h3]NEW - Avatar Costume[/h3]

• Sussex Chicken Hat and Avatar costume
  

[h2]New Content - Free Update 1.17.0[/h2]

[h3]NEW - Animal Encounters [/h3]

• Animal Encounters are an upgrade to walkthrough habitats for a selection of species that are suitable for guest interactions. While in a habitat with Animal Encounters set up, guests can leave the path and wander through the entire habitat. If they are near an idle animal, guests can approach and interact with it. Interactions may see guests get up close to an animal or directly pet it. After an interaction, guests will want to wash their hands at a Hygiene Station in the habitat, which is available from the facilities browser. Guests will be unhappy if there are no free Hygiene Stations available, so players must ensure enough capacity is provided.
  

• Habitats can be turned into Animal Encounters via a new tab in the habitat's info panel. The habitat must fulfil the following conditions before guests can make use of it:

• Guests can enter the habitat via a guest gate
  
• No dangerous animal is present
  
• An interactable animal is present
  
• At least one Hygiene Station is present

• The Zoopedia will now detail to what extent guests can interact with animals:

• Can interact with this animal in Animal Encounters
  
• Can walk through habitats without interactions
  
• Will flee from this animal

[h3]NEW - Scenery Pieces[/h3]

• Animal Encounters Hygiene Station 01
  
• Animal Encounters Hygiene Station 02
  
• Small Guest Gate
  
• Tractor Tyre
  
• Truck Tyre
  
• NEW - Blueprints
  
• Barn House
  
• Cosmic Cow Shakes Stall
  
• Coop Shelter 01
  
• Coop Shelter 02
  

[h3]NEW - Foliage[/h3]

• Buddleia 01
  
• Buddleia Flowering 01
  
• Buddleia 02
  
• Buddleia Flowering 02
  
• Natural Hedgerow 01
  
• Natural Hedgerow 02
  
• Natural Hedgerow 03
  

[h3]NEW - Music Tracks[/h3]

• Trailer: Barnyard Animal Pack
  

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

[h3]Animals[/h3]

• Animals with the "Domesticated" conservation status can no longer be released to the wild to generate Conservation Credits. Instead, all domesticated animals can be sold for cash, and all buttons on the info panel for these species have been updated to exchange the animals via Quick Sell for Cash instead. This applies to all new animals in the Barnyard Animal Pack, as well as all of the existing domesticated animals: Bactrian Camel (Base Game), Llama (South America Pack), and Dromedary Camel (Arid Animal Pack)
  
• Bengal Tiger claws no longer detach when interacting with the cardboard box enrichment item
  
• Fixed an issue where only 5 Hermann's Tortoises could be placed in an exhibit. This limit has been increased to 20
  
• Removed age of sexual sterility being listed for Spectacled Flying Fox due to there not being a sterility system for exhibits

[h3]Habitats[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where plant coverage would not be included in an animal's overall Plant Welfare, and updated several foliage pieces' coverage values to be more accurate

[h3]Scenario[/h3]

• Adjusted a workshop building that was disconnected from the path in Purmamarca Education Reserve (Grasslands Animal Pack)

[h3]Guests[/h3]

• Fixed guests becoming stuck in souvenir shops after loading a saved zoo

[h3]Scenery[/h3]

• Fixed a crash with Wallpaper Billboard Posters
  
• Fixed an issue where Souvenir Shop blueprints would not correctly unlock after researching Souvenir Shop facilities in Mechanic Research
  
• Hosta plants now appear correctly in the plants list of the habitat info panel
  
• Added the "Trees" tag to all Weeping Willow variants
  
• Added the "Plants" tag to all Hosta variants
  
• Added the "Trees" tag to all Lipstick Palm variants

[h3]Avatar[/h3]

• Removed a duplicate hairstyle for the Adult Male Avatar
  

[h3]UI[/h3]

• Adjusted Shops and Bathroom help screen to include all relevant information in the overview section
  

[h3]Stability[/h3]

• Fixed various crashes, improving game stability