Get ready to build the coaster park of your dreams – Planet Coaster 2 is here.
Frontier Developments, the masterminds behind Planet Zoo and the original Planet Coaster, are back with Planet Coaster 2, a bigger, bolder, and even more breathtaking sequel to the acclaimed theme park simulator.
Available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, Planet Coaster 2 promises to elevate the creative freedom, management depth, and social connectivity of the original, delivering the ultimate theme park sandbox experience. And this time, there’s water!
Unleash Your Inner Imagineer
As we glimpsed in our preview of Planet Coaster 2, this sequel is packed with new features and enhancements that empower players to create truly spectacular theme parks.
Enhanced building and pathing tools, next-level customisation options, and the ability to seamlessly integrate water rides and coasters offer unparalleled creative freedom.
Planet Coaster 2 also expands on the management aspects of the game, introducing new challenges and complexities to keep even the most seasoned park managers on their toes. Balance guest satisfaction with budget management, ensure the well-being of your visitors with new amenities like shade and sunscreen for water parks, and utilise the new “heat maps” feature to understand your park’s needs at a glance.
Share the Thrill
For the first time in the series, Planet Coaster 2 introduces cooperative multiplayer features. Collaborate with friends in Franchise Mode to build a theme park empire and compete against other players on global leaderboards.
Or, unleash your collective creativity in Sandbox Mode, taking turns to build a park with players around the world using cross-platform saves.
Key Features That Will Make You Scream with Delight
- Enhanced Building Tools: Create stunning and realistic theme parks with improved building and pathing tools.
- Next-Level Customisation: Personalise every aspect of your park with unparalleled customisation options, including scalable scenery and objects for rides.
- Water Rides and Coasters: Design thrilling water parks with glistening pools, twisting flumes, and seamlessly integrated coasters.
- Event Sequencer: Create unforgettable experiences for your guests with the new event sequencer tool.
- Global Illumination Lighting: Enhance the realism and visual appeal of your park with sophisticated lighting effects.
- Heat Maps: Understand your guests’ needs and optimise your park’s layout with the new heat map feature.
- Cooperative Multiplayer: Collaborate with friends in Franchise Mode or Sandbox Mode to build and manage your theme parks.
- First-Person Exploration: Experience your park from a guest’s perspective with first-person exploration mode.
- Cross-Platform Sharing: Share your creations with other players through the Frontier Workshop.
A Worthy Successor?
Building upon the foundation of the original Planet Coaster, which we praised for its depth and creative freedom in our review, Planet Coaster 2 delivers an even more immersive and engaging theme park experience.
With its enhanced features, expanded gameplay, and new multiplayer options, this sequel feels like it could well be a must-play for fans of simulation games and anyone who dreams of building the ultimate theme park. Stay tuned for our full review of Planet Coaster 2 in the next few days.
Planet Coaster 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC for £39.99. The Deluxe Edition, which includes the Vintage Funfair Ride Pack with ten classic rides, is also available for £54.99.
So unleash your imagination, build the park of your dreams, and share the thrill with friends in this captivating new simulation experience.
Planet Coaster 2 Description
Create a splash with Planet Coaster 2 – sequel to the world’s best coaster park simulator! Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme parks of your dreams combining epic water rides and coasters to delight and thrill your park guests. Dive in now!
