Planet Zoo: Console Edition - FAQ Guide (2024)

Planet Zoo: Console Edition brings the zoo simulation game to consoles for the first time. The game content matches Planet Zoo on the PC, including the years of free updates to the base game. However, this isn't just a straight port, since the menus and controls have all been re-designed to fit the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X.

We take a look at all the questions you might have about the game and answer them all, from what the controls are, to how many animals are included. Here's what you need to know about Planet Zoo: Console Edition.

When Is Planet Zoo: Console Edition Released?

Planet Zoo: Console Edition was released on March 26, 2024, with a pre-release bonus of three animals. These are Thomsons Gazelle, Pygmy Hippopotamus, and Komodo Dragon.

Which Consoles Is Planet Zoo: Console Edition Available On?

Planet Zoo: Console Edition is available on the Xbox Series S|X as well as PlayStation 5.

What Editions Are Available, And What Do They Include?

There are three different versions of Planet Zoo: Console Edition. They are Regular, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Each one includes all the content from the smaller editions.

Planet Zoo: Console Edition

This base game edition has everything you need to get started in your zoo management career. It contains all 72 base game animals, and four game modes: career mode, franchise mode, challenge mode and sandbox mode.

Planet Zoo: Deluxe Edition

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The deluxe edition is available as a standalone add-on, or bundled with the base game. It adds 16 new animals from the Wetlands and Southeast Asia, as well as two new campaign scenarios.

The first scenario sees you managing Green Leaf Zoological, which is situated in the Brazilian Pantanal, the world's largest wetland. The second takes place in Perek, Malaysia where you must turn a profit at Kuala Bintu Taman, surrounded by beautiful tropical rainforest.

Planet Zoo Console Edition: Ultimate Edition

This edition features everything in the Deluxe Edition as well as the upcoming Season Pass, which will comprise 14 DLC packs. These add 81 animals, 15 campaign scenarios, and over 2000 new scenery items to the game.

How Much Does Planet Zoo Console Edition Cost?

The price will vary depending on the store and edition you purchase. The RRP for each is as follows:

• Base Game: £39.99/$49.99/€49.99
• Deluxe Edition: £49.99/$59.99/€59.99
• Ultimate Edition: £99.99/$119.99/€119.99

Prices may vary depending on the storefront you use.

Can You Buy A Physical Edition Of Planet Zoo: Console?

There are currently no plans to release a physical version of the game. All copies are digital download codes.

Does Planet Zoo Console Edition Include All The Updates Made To The PC Version?

Almost. All PC updates from the first four years, including 15 feature updates and many quality of life adjustments, currently bring the console edition almost up to date.

Update 16, which was released for PC on December 13, 2023, and includes modular souvenir stores, four new music tracks, and some foliage, will be coming shortly after launch. The third anniversary free animal, the Collared Peccary will also be added soon.

Will Planet Zoo: Console Edition Include All The DLC On PC?

After launch, 14 DLC packs will be available over time. These will be purchasable individually or as part of the Season Pass that comes with the Ultimate Edition. The Season Pass content will be released over the next year and completed by March 31, 2025.

Is Planet Zoo: Console Edition Multiplayer?

As with the PC version, there is no multiplayer zoo gameplay in Planet Zoo: Console Edition. However, you can trade animals with other players in Franchise Mode, and share your zoo creations with the community using the Frontier Workshop.

Is Planet Zoo: Console Edition Cross Platform?

Partly. Trading on the Animal Market in Franchise mode is only available with players on the same platform. However, the Frontier Workshop is cross-platform, allowing you to share and download creations from across the entire console community.

What Are The Differences Between The PC And Console Versions?

The Console Edition has been optimized for controller use and also console performance. The menus have been redesigned to allow them to be more intuitive to navigate with a controller, but the same information is still included.

You'll also see a Complexity Meter in the console version. As your zoo becomes more detailed, this will keep track of how much needs to be loaded as you navigate the zoo. The higher this number, the more performance issues you may encounter.

This lets you decide if you want to sacrifice a little visual fidelity for that complex custom store you dreamed of, and also easily keep an eye on how different items can affect performance without having to make guesses.

What Are The Controls For Planet Zoo: Console Edition?

Above are the control maps for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X controllers.

Will Planet Zoo Console Edition Support Keyboard and Mouse?

Yes. While you will still be using the controller-friendly menus, if you prefer the keyboard and mouse support for this is included.