Planet Coaster 2 is an upcoming construction and management simulation video game developed and published by Frontier Developments. It is a sequel to Planet Coaster. The game is set to be released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2024.
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| Developer(s) | Frontier Developments |
| Publisher(s) | Frontier Developments |
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| Genre(s) | Construction and management simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editAs a sequel to the 2016 predecessor Planet Coaster, Planet Coaster 2 is set to expand upon its predecessor with improved building tools, water park building and management, and event sequencing gameplay.[1] Like its predecessor, the game would feature career, sandbox, and challenge mode.[2] Multiplayer would be added into the game.[3] Players could visit their friend's theme park online, or building a new one together in sandbox mode.[4]
Development and release
editPrior to Planet Coaster 2, Frontier Developments was working on the F1 Manager series, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, but both titles are underperformed, contributing to layoffs in an organisational review.[5] This also changed the company's strategy from diversifying the game portfolio to refocusing on the management simulation genre, which had previously led them success.[6]
The game's title was leaked in June 2024, when an unofficial site tracking games on the Epic Games Store revealed an upcoming title by Frontier Developments titled Planet Coaster 2.[7] The game was formally revealed on 11 July 2024 with its first official trailer.[8] It would receive its first gameplay on 31 July 2024.[9]
The game is set to release in the fall of 2024 on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.[10]
References
edit- ^ Gould, Elie (11 July 2024). "Planet Coaster 2's announcement promises 'gripping rides, spectacular slides', but I can't wait to see what ungodly contraptions the community makes". PC Gamer. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Roth, Emma (12 July 2024). "Planet Coaster's slippery sequel lets you build your own water park". The Verge. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (11 July 2024). "Planet Coaster 2 revealed with water parks and multiplayer park-building for 2024 release". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Croft, Liam (11 July 2024). "Planet Coaster 2 Adds Water Parks in PS5 Sequel Out This Year". Push Square. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Batchelor, James (10 November 2023). "Frontier to lay off unknown number of staff in organisational review". Gameindustry.biz. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Tom (29 November 2023). "Planet Coaster developer Frontier refocusing on sims after low sales of Warhammer RTS". Eurogamer. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Roth, Emma (12 June 2024). "Epic Games database leak hints at a trove of unannounced games". The Verge. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Planet Coaster 2 - Official Announcement Trailer". IGN. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Hilliard, Kyle (11 June 2024). "Theme Park And Rollercoaster Simulator Planet Coaster Is Getting A Sequel". Game Informer. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Smith, Rebecca (11 July 2024). "Planet Coaster 2 Release Date Window Set, Adds Water Parks". Yahoo! Tech. Retrieved 11 July 2024.