‘Planet Coaster 2’: Everything we know about the new video game
In “Planet Coaster 2,” video game players can build their own virtual theme parks and (new for the sequel) water parks.
“Planet Coaster 2” will debut fall 2024 from game developer Frontier, once again providing armchair designers the opportunity to create their own virtual theme parks. Here’s everything we know about the new video game sequel to the popular 2016 original.
Game systems for ‘Planet Coaster 2’
The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Release date for ‘Planet Coaster 2’
Frontier has not announced a specific release date for “Planet Coaster 2” at the time of this writing. The game will release sometime in “fall 2024.” Pre-orders are not currently available, but prospective players can add the game to their “wishlist” for PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox.
Water parks!
New for “Planet Coaster 2,” players can create water parks in addition to theme parks. They’ll be able to develop marquee attractions such a water coasters, flume slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers, as well as construct water park facilities like lifeguard stands and sun beds.
Customize rides
Players can customize attractions for the first time in the new game. Mix and match your preference of animatronics, smoke, water, and sound to create your perfect theme park attraction.
Three gaming modes
“Planet Coaster 2” will have three gaming modes:
- Sandbox Mode: Design your park, your way
- Career Mode: Manage your authentic coaster park or water park
- Franchise Mode: Build a global network of parks
Sneak peek livestreams on Twitch
“Frontier Unlocked,” featuring sneak peeks of “Planet Coaster 2,” will livestream on Twitch the last Wednesday of each month. During the livestream on July 31, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET, Frontier will share a first look at gameplay.
Collaborate with other players
Visiting a park as a single rider can be fun, but so can experiencing it with others. Players can collaborate with fellow park-builders in a shared Sandbox level, or visit other players’ parks to just ride their rides. These features are available across platforms, so no matter which game system the players own, they can still mingle.
Build beyond the rides
As theme park fans know, a lot goes into developing a park beyond the headliner attractions. In “Planet Coaster 2,” players can not only create their own rides, but can also craft their own plazas and pathways and perform safety maintenance procedures.
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