Planet Coaster 2 is a construction and management simulation video game developed and published by Frontier Developments. It is a sequel to Planet Coaster (2016). The game was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on 6 November 2024.
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| Developer(s) | Frontier Developments |
| Publisher(s) | Frontier Developments |
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| Release | 6 November 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Construction and management simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editAs a sequel to 2016's Planet Coaster, Planet Coaster 2 expands upon its predecessor with improved building tools, water park building and management, and event sequencing gameplay.[1] Like its predecessor, the game features career, sandbox, and challenge mode.[2] Cross-platform cooperative gameplay has been added,[3] with players able to visit other parks online, or build a new one together asynchronously.[4]
The game features many returning systems from Planet Coaster, which have been re-built using feedback from the first game. This includes the pathing system, which has been changed from a piece-by-piece building system to a draw system.[5] New utilities for building scenery pieces have also been added, including object scaling and mirroring/twinning, and the ability to add scenery pieces directly to rides and roller coasters.[6]
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 underperformed, contributing to layoffs in an organizational review.[7] 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.[8]
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.[9] The game was formally revealed on 11 July 2024 with its first official trailer,[10] and had a gameplay reveal on 31 July 2024 in a Frontier Unlocked livestream.[11] It released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on 6 November 2024.[12]
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.
- ^ Wales, Matt (31 July 2024). "Planet Coaster 2 shows off water parks and more in 15 minutes of gameplay". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ Bolding, Jonathan (31 July 2024). "Here's a 15 minute gameplay deep dive on water parks in Planet Coaster 2". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2 August 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.
- ^ Reuben, Nic (1 August 2024). "New Planet Coaster 2 deep dive explains how you'll need to sell your idiot guests sunscreen in case they blame you for the sun existing". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ Nightingale, Ed (12 September 2024). "Planet Coaster 2 has release date confirmed". Eurogamer. Retrieved 13 September 2024.