Planet Zoo 2 Unlocks At 1am AEDT On Wednesday 14 October

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An adult elephant and a calf stand at a waterhole in a sunlit savannah, with more elephants, zebras and two birds behind them

Hero image: Planet Zoo 2. Image: Frontier Developments

Planet Zoo 2 lands in the middle of the night for us, so here is your heads-up! Frontier Developments is launching it at 3pm BST on 13 October, which is 1am AEDT on Wednesday 14 October (yes, that is a very late night for a very cute elephant).

If you have pre-purchased on Steam, you can pre-load before then. Frontier says it is aiming for 3pm BST on 12 October, which is 1am AEDT on Tuesday 13 October. Pre-purchasers also get the Bonus Content Pack!

A green world map headed Global Release Times, listing 2pm UTC and 3pm BST on 13 October 2026 for all platforms, with Sydney marked 1am AEDT on 14 October and a physical edition on 20 October for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Frontier’s release times map for Planet Zoo 2. Image: Frontier Developments

We have checked the local prices for you. Steam has it at A$70.50, and JB Hi-Fi lists the PS5 and Xbox Series X copies at A$78 each. Frontier’s release-times map also shows a physical edition on 20 October for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S!

What: Planet Zoo 2
When: 1am AEDT Wednesday 14 October (Steam pre-load aimed for 1am AEDT Tuesday 13 October)
Where: Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
How much: A$70.50 on Steam, A$78 at JB Hi-Fi

So set that alarm, clear the diary and go build the wildest zoo you can!

Source: Frontier Developments (Steam) – Planet Zoo 2 | Release Timing!, Steam – Planet Zoo 2, JB Hi-Fi – Planet Zoo 2 (PS5)