Spring 2024 DLC Speculation

Nothing about this even slightly implies more than 1 additional release.
I mean one could definetly interpred it as if theyre saying that there will be support throughout 2024.
But it can totally refer to the spring DLC, although seeing how it was pretty common knowledge that there was atleast 1 more DLC it would be rather missleading for them to say something like that. That would be a kinda scummy move
 
I mean one could definetly interpred it as if theyre saying that there will be support throughout 2024.
But it can totally refer to the spring DLC, although seeing how it was pretty common knowledge that there was atleast 1 more DLC it would be rather missleading for them to say something like that. That would be a kinda scummy move
It can also be interpreted as saying there will be 10 more years of support. You can interpret however you want, but that doesn't change the fact that they are explicitly not promising anything more than a single additional release here. It's not misleading to say that support isn't over quite yet when... support isn't over quite yet, lol. The only way that would be misleading is if you're actively setting expectations that they haven't spoken to.
 
I'm a little confused, and some people call me pessimistic when I say support is ending. When I said that I would end PZ and welcome PZ2 to bring a better experience, some people said that I was optimistic. Come guys, it's not a big deal. We should admit that some of PZ's "genetic problems" that are difficult to solve are actually restricting it from being better. If there are no fundamental changes, will the next DLC have any "revolutionary breakthroughs"? I don't think this will happen.
 
I chose to interpret as implying more than one release but I’m happy with the game if we never get anything more.

I feel this way because of the season pass for console. Why bother with a season pass if there’s only going to be one season. Why not just release each dlc at a certain date instead?

Also there are so very highly requested animals left that would be big sellers for future packs. And looking at the animals needed for regions to be well represented I strongly feel we’d need 2-4 more packs for the game to truly feel finished.
 
I'm confused and some people call me pessimistic when I say support is ending. When I said that I would end PZ and welcome PZ2 to bring a better experience, I also said that I was optimistic. Come guys, it's not a big deal. We should admit that some of PZ's "genetic problems" that are difficult to solve are actually restricting it from being better. If there are no fundamental changes, will the next DLC have any "revolutionary breakthroughs"? I don't think this will happen.
I think PZ2 is inevitable, and tbh the more I think about the more I will welcome a sequel. The building is the best part of the game, but its management is more lacking. Once I make habitats, the animals will stay happy and money will start rolling in. Not to mention I really want aviaries and aquatics, which I doubt Frontier will implement this late into the game. Now, with the money I spent, and time invested. I don’t want a sequel until later. If one comes this early I’ll feel a little cheated out, especially if I have to buy animals back. Now if a sequel has multiple habitat types, better zoo management, more complex game systems, I’m very down for a sequel!
 
I'm a little confused, and some people call me pessimistic when I say support is ending. When I said that I would end PZ and welcome PZ2 to bring a better experience, some people said that I was optimistic. Come guys, it's not a big deal. We should admit that some of PZ's "genetic problems" that are difficult to solve are actually restricting it from being better. If there are no fundamental changes, will the next DLC have any "revolutionary breakthroughs"? I don't think this will happen.
Yeah true.
But i personally would rather keep on with those problems and restrictions than wait 5 years for a sequel and have to buy all the stuff again. Not to mention that a sequel is neither 100% going to happen or 100% sure to fix the first games problems
 
Yeah true.
But i personally would rather keep on with those problems and restrictions than wait 5 years for a sequel and have to buy all the stuff again. Not to mention that a sequel is neither 100% going to happen or 100% sure to fix the first games problems
Yeah if Planet Zoo 2 beats out what a lot of modern game sequels are like, then I’m 100% for it. Maybe it can be like a Zoo Tycoon vs Zoo Tycoon 2 situation. Or to be more fair to Frontier, JWE2 is way better than JWE1. So it’s possible we can get a good sequel.
 
Yeah if Planet Zoo 2 beats out what a lot of modern game sequels are like, then I’m 100% for it. Maybe it can be like a Zoo Tycoon vs Zoo Tycoon 2 situation. Or to be more fair to Frontier, JWE2 is way better than JWE1. So it’s possible we can get a good sequel.
Im mean i not wholly aversed to a JWE-JWE2 situation for PZ if that means aviaries and aquatics. But that PZ2 needs to include aviaries and or aquatics in the base game, preferably booth, and needs a compareable roster of animals and scenery pieces to what we have now. Otherwise hard pass
 
Yeah true.
But i personally would rather keep on with those problems and restrictions than wait 5 years for a sequel and have to buy all the stuff again. Not to mention that a sequel is neither 100% going to happen or 100% sure to fix the first games problems
Be optimistic, bro, maybe pz2 is already under development. Just imagine, if the PC development engine can be used for two games, then the "Jurassic 2" one can too! Moreover, we know that Company F has several business simulation games in its future plans.
 
Im mean i not wholly aversed to a JWE-JWE2 situation for PZ if that means aviaries and aquatics. But that PZ2 needs to include aviaries and or aquatics in the base game, preferably booth, and needs a compareable roster of animals and scenery pieces to what we have now. Otherwise hard pass
I agree, I understand if some of the animals have to be sold back to us. But a large number of them should be kept in basegame.
 
Or to be more fair to Frontier, JWE2 is way better than JWE1. So it’s possible we can get a good sequel.
Not sure that's a good sign for me, I spent like an hour playing jwe2 before refunding it because it didn't feel like the first game at all. A sequel that keeps the heart of the first game is good, not much so when so many things are "improved" it doesn't feel like the same game.
 
Overall, I am optimistic, this is not about pz or pz2, but the entire series of games. This has to do with some business logic. There is no game on the market that can compete with pz in the field of "Zoo". The only competitor is probably the "Jurassic" series. From a purely commercial perspective, if you have reached the point of monopoly in a field, there is no reason to end it unless there is really no profit.
 
Not sure that's a good sign for me, I spent like an hour playing jwe2 before refunding it because it didn't feel like the first game at all. A sequel that keeps the heart of the first game is good, not much so when so many things are "improved" it doesn't feel like the same game.
I didnt even know. I never played either of those game since the JP franchise isnt really my jam, but from the outside they always looked like the same game to me just with an improved engine
 
I agree, I understand if some of the animals have to be sold back to us. But a large number of them should be kept in basegame.
I think the basic animals in pz2 should at least reach 80% of the current lineup. I'm fine with 20% on repeat purchases, especially if they do something like "restoring Malayan tapirs" and I'm willing to pay. Compared with the appearance quality of the species in the recent DLC and the base game...it's really a world of difference.
 
Guys, let me give you an example. A fundamental question is, do we expect birds with complete flight animations and behavioral animations and the supporting Skynet system, or do we just see them so-called "flying around" in the display box?
 
Guys, let me give you an example. A fundamental question is, do we expect birds with complete flight animations and behavioral animations and the supporting Skynet system, or do we just see them so-called "flying around" in the display box?
I assume your talking about PZ2?
Id say i will depend on the species, small birds like budgies, lorikeets and so on will probably be still in an exhibit like the current bats. But large species like macaws and eagles would be in an aviary system like the pterosaurs in JWE. Atleast thats how i would do it
 
Guys, let me give you an example. A fundamental question is, do we expect birds with complete flight animations and behavioral animations and the supporting Skynet system, or do we just see them so-called "flying around" in the display box?
I think we can get one of two things:

  1. New habitat type with fences we can use to build an aviary, birds can fly inside of it.
  2. Birds fly in the way other animals climb, essentially “jumping” up to things or “jumping” between things. So it’s not actual flying, but close enough
Also I’ll agree with @Marvinb small birds will remain in the WTE
 
I assume your talking about PZ2?
Id say i will depend on the species, small birds like budgies, lorikeets and so on will probably be still in an exhibit like the current bats. But large species like macaws and eagles would be in an aviary system like the pterosaurs in JWE. Atleast thats how i would do it
Yes, what I mean is that some of the current problems with PZ require the replacement of the "basic engine". Trying to make some "semi-finished products" under the current conditions can only be similar to "The King's New Clothes". Moreover, the problems of PZ are not limited to birds, such as road problems, lag problems after the habitat exceeds a certain number, display box problems, etc. To completely solve these problems, a new game is needed.
 
Guys, let me give you an example. A fundamental question is, do we expect birds with complete flight animations and behavioral animations and the supporting Skynet system, or do we just see them so-called "flying around" in the display box?
I'll view it in the manner of the current game:

Do i expect birds with flight - No
Do I expect to see birds flying in the walkthrough exhibit - No but more of a chance happening

Let's change it around, I hope for flying birds to come to both platforms of displaying birds as we need different sized habitats and exhibit box/walkthrough birds very much like we need an exhibit box overhaul to keep different sized animals in their most realistically sized space. What is interesting is the flamingo flight animation in the console trailer which i have yet to see since buying the game in 2019, improvements to habitat birds and any flight models of existing birds is just as good as receiving a bunch of looped birds in the walkthrough exhibit. If an actual game feature, it shows frontier is still willing to give us birds in some manner at least.
 
I'll view it in the manner of the current game:

Do i expect birds with flight - No
Do I expect to see birds flying in the walkthrough exhibit - No but more of a chance happening

Let's change it around, I hope for flying birds to come to both platforms of displaying birds as we need different sized habitats and exhibit box/walkthrough birds very much like we need an exhibit box overhaul to keep different sized animals in their most realistically sized space. What is interesting is the flamingo flight animation in the console trailer which i have yet to see since buying the game in 2019, improvements to habitat birds and any flight models of existing birds is just as good as receiving a bunch of looped birds in the walkthrough exhibit. If an actual game feature, it shows frontier is still willing to give us birds in some manner at least.
Makes me wonder if the final dlc has something with birds in it? Maybe not the main focus but a heavy one?
 
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