Planet Zoo 2 launched on 13 October 2026 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Frontier has no plans for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2 or Mac. The game is Steam Deck Verified and will be playable on GeForce NOW, and Frontier has not announced Game Pass or PS Plus support.
Planet Zoo 2 PS5 disc
The physical PlayStation 5 disc came out on Tuesday 20 October 2026, a week after the digital release. Amazon lists it as "Planet Zoo 2 - PlayStation 5". It suits PS5 players who want a disc to keep, lend or resell. If you want to play without waiting for delivery, or you play on PC, buy the digital version instead: there is no PC disc.
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Planet Zoo 2 platform by platform
PC, SteamLaunched 13 October
PC, Epic Games StoreLaunched 13 October
PlayStation 5Launched 13 October
Xbox Series X|SLaunched 13 October
Steam DeckVerified
GeForce NOW (cloud)Planned
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2No plans
PS4 and Xbox OneNo plans
MacNo plans
Xbox Game Pass and PS PlusNot announced
Status correct as of 14 October 2026. Each row links to the source that states it; the store links go to the official pages.
Planet Zoo 2 platforms and their status, checked 14 October 2026
Frontier says the game will be playable through NVIDIA GeForce NOW for players without a high-spec PC or current-generation console. The FAQ gives no date. Frontier FAQ
None
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
No plans
Frontier: "There are no current plans to bring Planet Zoo 2 to Nintendo Switch or the Switch 2." Frontier FAQ
None
PS4 and Xbox One
No plans
Frontier: "There are no plans to bring Planet Zoo 2 to previous generation consoles." Frontier FAQ
None
Mac
No plans
Frontier: "There are no plans to release Planet Zoo 2 for MacOS." Steam lists Windows only. Frontier FAQ
None
Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus
Not announced
Frontier: "We don't have anything to share regarding Xbox Game Pass/PS Plus." Frontier FAQ
None
How PC and console differ, per Frontier
Build limitConsole complexity meter
Gamepad, keyboard and mouseBoth versions
Workshop sharingAcross platforms
DiscPS5 and Xbox, since 20 October
PC discNone
Build limit. The console version has a complexity meter that caps how much you can build so the game performs well on any console. Frontier's FAQ does not mention a cap on PC. See the build limit.
Controls. Both the PC and console versions support a gamepad and a keyboard and mouse.
Sharing. The in-game Workshop lets players share parks and blueprints across platforms. See multiplayer and Workshop.
Discs. Physical editions are for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only and came out a week after the digital release, on 20 October. Frontier's FAQ directs buyers to all major retailers. There is no PC disc.
If your PC falls short of the specs, see the PC requirements and run the check. To compare prices and see what the Deluxe Edition adds, see Deluxe vs Standard.
Common questions
Is Planet Zoo 2 out on PS5?
Yes. Planet Zoo 2 launched on PlayStation 5 on 13 October 2026, with physical discs on Tuesday 20 October. The PlayStation Store listing shows a release time of 14:00 UTC, and Frontier confirmed 3PM BST (14:00 UTC) in its Steam post on 9 October 2026 and said on 13 October that the game was available on all platforms.
Is Planet Zoo 2 on Xbox Series S?
Frontier lists Xbox Series X|S, so the Series S is included. Frontier has not published separate performance details for the Series X and Series S.
Is Planet Zoo 2 coming to Nintendo Switch or Switch 2?
Not currently. Frontier's FAQ says there are no current plans to bring Planet Zoo 2 to Nintendo Switch or the Switch 2.
Can you play Planet Zoo 2 on Mac?
No Mac version is planned. Frontier's FAQ says there are no plans to release Planet Zoo 2 for MacOS, and Steam lists Windows only.
Is Planet Zoo 2 on Game Pass or PS Plus?
Frontier has not announced either service. Its FAQ says it has nothing to share about Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus.
Does Planet Zoo 2 work on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Planet Zoo 2 Verified on Steam Deck, and Frontier announced the rating on Steam on 14 September 2026.
Each source was opened and checked on 14 October 2026. Frontier's own pages are the authority; if they change, they take precedence over this page.
Frontier, Planet Zoo 2 help and FAQ: platforms, physical discs on 20 October, no versions for previous-generation consoles, Switch, Switch 2 or macOS, GeForce NOW, the Game Pass and PS Plus answer, complexity meter, controls
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