Steve Backshall Disrupts the Planet Zoo: Console Edition Team in New Behind the Scenes Footage!

Ever wondered about the hard work that goes into bringing a game with as much depth and authenticity as Planet Zoo to consoles? With over 70 amazing animals, four engaging game modes, and limitless creativity, there’s plenty for the Frontier Developments team to get stuck in with. Thankfully, wildlife broadcaster and naturalist Steve Backshall is on hand to lend his expertise – but his help isn’t always quite what the team had in mind…

Planet Zoo: Console Edition arrives on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on 26th March for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99. Players who pre-order now will receive three exclusive animals: the Pygmy Hippopotamus, Komodo Dragon, and Thomson’s Gazelle.

For players looking to expand their zoos with even more animals, scenery and gameplay scenarios, a Deluxe Edition is available to pre-order for a suggested retail price of £49.99/$59.99/€59.99, including 16 additional animals and two additional scenarios, which transport players to both the heart of the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and rich, vibrant wetlands.

The Ultimate Edition includes all Deluxe Content, plus a Season Pass granting access to an incredible selection of 14 future DLCs containing 81 new species, 15 campaign scenarios, and over 2000 additional scenery pieces for a suggested retail price of £99.99/$119.99/€119.99.
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