Release date and launch
Planet Zoo 2 came out on Steam on 13 October 2026 at 15:00 BST (14:00 UTC).
13 Oct 2026
Steam Deck Verified
Release date
13 Oct 2026
Release time
15:00 BST
Pre-load
12 Oct 2026
Animals
136
In the game at release
No update since release has added or removed animals or items.
Before release
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | Planet Zoo 2 announced with its first trailer. |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Shown at Wholesome Direct and the PC Gaming Show. |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Gameplay trailer. |
| 23 Jun 2026 | The official Zoopedia goes live. New animals were revealed in it every week until 6 October. |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Zoological Summit, streamed live from Chester Zoo. |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Planet Zoo 2 is Steam Deck Verified. |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Release time announced: 13 October, 15:00 BST. |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Pre-load opens on Steam for pre-purchases at 15:00 BST. Pre-purchases include the Bonus Content Pack. |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Release. |