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Exciting Hints of Planet Zoo's Console Release

A popular PC game may be hinting at a long-awaited console release, sparking anticipation among fans.
Exciting Hints of Planet Zoo's Console Release

Highlights

  • A social media video teasing a console release for Planet Zoo has thrilled fans eagerly awaiting a console port.
  • Concerns arise about the game's precise controls translating to a controller and the potential impact on future updates and DLC for the PC version.
  • Fans of the game argue that the console release of Planet Coaster did not compromise precision and believe the lack of updates does not indicate the game's demise, but rather its completion.

Planet Zoo, the beloved management sim, has teased its potential arrival on consoles through a video posted on social media. Since its 2019 debut, the game has garnered very positive reviews from PC players on Steam. Renowned as one of the top zoo management games, the anticipation for a console version has been palpable among fans, and it seems their wait may soon be rewarded.

Developed by Frontier Developments, the studio behind Planet Coaster and with a history of Zoo Tycoon and Rollercoaster Tycoon 3, Planet Zoo is considered the spiritual successor to the classic Zoo Tycoon games. Offering various game modes and intricate building tools, the game enables players to unleash their creativity while managing their animals and staff. It emphasizes the construction of unique zoos, with meaningful conservation choices and guest interactions enhancing the zoo management experience.

Exciting Tease for Console Release

In a cryptic social media post, Planet Zoo has hinted at a potential console release. The video, set in a zoo's back room, features blurred zoo employees conversing behind a prominently displayed console controller. Despite the absence of text or an official announcement, the video has stirred excitement among fans eagerly anticipating a console version, especially following Planet Coaster's 2020 console release.

While the teaser has thrilled many fans, some are apprehensive about the translation of precise controls from keyboard and mouse to a controller. The game's intricate building tools allow players to meticulously design every aspect of their zoo, leading to concerns about the potential difficulties or tedium with a controller. However, some fans argue that Planet Coaster's console release did not compromise precision, with some preferring a controller for easier camera movement. The question remains whether Planet Zoo will join the list of games better suited for keyboard and mouse.

PC players are also worried that a console release may halt DLC and updates for the PC version of Planet Zoo, drawing from similar circumstances surrounding Planet Coaster, which ceased receiving major updates post-console release. However, the console release occurred just a year after Planet Zoo's launch, leading to speculation that the lack of support may be due to resource reallocation. Nevertheless, Planet Coaster players maintain that the game still boasts a vibrant community and argue that the absence of support signifies completion rather than demise.

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