Planet Zoo 2 confirms launch time and Steam preload details

Published: 15:10, 09 October 2026
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Planet Zoo 2 confirms launch time and Steam preload details
Planet Zoo 2 launches October 13 at 3 PM BST

Key Points from the Article

  • Preload available on Steam starting October 12 at 3 PM BST for those who purchase before launch
  • Preordering the game includes a Bonus Content Pack
  • Preload timing is targeted and subject to change
Planet Zoo 2 launches October 13 at 3 PM BST

Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Find out the exact release time, when Steam preloading begins, and what bonus content comes with pre-purchasing.

Planet Zoo 2 is nearly here. Frontier Developments has revealed when exactly the game will launch and players will be able to download it before release.

The upcoming zoo management game will launch on October 13 at 3 PM BST. Players in other regions can use the developer's time zone guide to check when the game becomes available locally.

The sequel to Planet Zoo returns players to the zoo simulator created in the first game. Players will once again have the chance to create environments for their animals, flesh out their zoo and manage it so that guests will want to come. Simulation fans can rejoice at another entry in the series.

When Does Planet Zoo 2 Release? When can you Preload? 

Players who preorder Planet Zoo 2 via Steam will be able to download the game early. Frontier hopes to enable preloading starting at 3PM BST on October 12nd, which will be precisely 24 hours before launch.

Anyone who preloads Planet Zoo 2 will hopefully be ready to play as soon as the game releases. Keep in mind that Frontier said October 12 is its goal to begin preload. So this timeframe isn’t guaranteed and may be changed.

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Planet Zoo 2 global release times
Planet Zoo 2 global release times

Planet Zoo 2 Bonus Content 

Players will be able to pre-buy Planet Zoo 2 before it launches and get the Bonus Content Pack along with it. Frontier announced players who buy the game before launch will receive a bonus, but this announcement doesn’t list all the items players can get from the Bonus Content Pack.

If you plan on purchasing the game you can view the store page on Steam for the complete edition and discover what bonuses are currently available.

With launch nearly here you can grab your copy, queue up your downloads and get ready to start planning your next wildlife park when Planet Zoo 2 releases on October 13.


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