Already a Steam bestseller: Highly anticipated zoo sim launches tomorrow

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With Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to one of Steam's most popular zoo simulations arrives on October 13. Already a Steam bestseller: Highly anticipated zoo sim launches tomorrow ⓘ Frontier Developments With Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to one of Steam's most popular zoo simulations arrives on October 13.

Marius Müller ( translated by Marius Müller), Published 10/12/2026 🇩🇪 Gaming Game Releases On October 13, Frontier Developments is launching Planet Zoo 2 , the sequel to its 2019 zoo simulation. However, the sequel significantly expands the creative possibilities.

Just one day before launch, the city-building game has already climbed to No. 2 on Germany's Steam top sellers chart, even surpassing EA Sports FC 27 and ARC Raiders.

The core gameplay remains largely unchanged: Players build their own zoos, design animal habitats and take care of their inhabitants' well-being. At the same time, visitors need to be kept happy – and ideally, the zoo should turn a profit as well. One of the biggest additions is the underwater world.