Planet Zoo 2 release time: when it unlocks on October 13
Planet Zoo 2 comes out on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Frontier Developments says on its official FAQ. The PlayStation Store lists the launch at 10 a.m. Eastern time, which is 14:00 UTC, Game8 reports. Here is that moment where you live.
Release time by country
| Where | Local time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | Tue Oct 13, 7:00 a.m. |
| Mexico City | Tue Oct 13, 8:00 a.m. |
| US Eastern | Tue Oct 13, 10:00 a.m. |
| Brazil (Brasília) | Tue Oct 13, 11:00 a.m. |
| UK | Tue Oct 13, 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Tue Oct 13, 4:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Tue Oct 13, 4:00 p.m. |
| UAE | Tue Oct 13, 6:00 p.m. |
| India | Tue Oct 13, 7:30 p.m. |
| Philippines, Singapore | Tue Oct 13, 10:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Tue Oct 13, 11:00 p.m. |
| Sydney | Wed Oct 14, 1:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Wed Oct 14, 3:00 a.m. |
The time above is the PlayStation Store listing. Frontier's FAQ gives the date but not a time, so the Steam, Epic and Xbox versions could open at a slightly different moment. Pre-loading the game before launch lets you start as soon as it unlocks.
Price and editions
- Standard Edition: $49.99, £39.99 or €49.99
- Deluxe Edition: $64.99, £54.99 or €64.99. It adds six extra animal species and a set of exclusive animal signs
- Physical discs are coming for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Prices are Frontier's suggested retail prices from the FAQ; stores can charge less.
What is new in Planet Zoo 2
- Fully aquatic animals and flying birds for the first time, with aquariums and aviaries to build
- Wildlife Reserves: large, customisable spaces where animals can be released from the zoo
- New scenery themes and improved building tools, including ready-made blueprints
Sources
- Frontier Developments: Planet Zoo 2 FAQ and release date announcement
- Game8: Planet Zoo 2 release date and time (PlayStation Store time)
