Frontier is quietly building a brand new simulation game outside the Planet Coaster and Zoo universe
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Frontier Developments has quietly confirmed work on a brand new simulation game in the Planet franchise with a completely fresh setting, targeting a release during its 2028 fiscal year.
Frontier Developments is expanding its lineup of construction and management simulation games. In a recent financial earnings report spotted by GameWatcher and initially teased on Discord by head of player engagement Richard Stephenson, the studio confirmed it has started development on a brand new intellectual property in the Planet series. While it will retain the core focus on creativity and management that fans expect, the upcoming title will feature a completely new setting.
Players do not need to clear their schedules immediately because the studio has slated the release for its 2028 fiscal year, meaning it will likely land somewhere between mid-2027 and mid-2028. The quiet announcement has already sparked wild speculation across community spaces. Fans are tossing around potential concepts ranging from resort and museum management to a modern studio builder in the vein of the classic 2005 hit The Movies.
Before we see the new franchise, Frontier has a packed release calendar to get through. Planet Zoo 2 is locked in for an October launch this year alongside other ongoing projects. As reported by Eurogamer, this new IP represents a fresh direction for the developer's beloved management formula, and we are keeping a close eye on how the concept shapes up as development continues.
Tags: Frontier Developments, Simulation, Planet Franchise, PC Gaming, Management Games
Original article: Eurogamer