🍁Developer Journal - North America Animal Pack🍁

I can't say honestly since I'm still newer at Frontier, but I know Ben was speaking generally so I'm sure there were some, and from my own (brief) foley experience I can basically guarantee it :p Unsure of examples though due to aforementioned new-ish-ness!
So, out of all the Planet Zoo animals, which sounds are y'alls favorites?
 
Our main influences for this Pack were Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, DixieLand Jazz, Bluegrass and American Roots music. Throughout our North America Animal Pack soundtrack, you’ll hear elements of these genres which J.J has incorporated with his unique Planet Zoo style.
I absolutely love all of the Planet Zoo soundtrack, including the DLC music! Will we ever be able to purchase these additional tracks the way we were able to buy the base game soundtrack? I'd love to be able to listen to all of the tracks that you can hear on the in-game music speakers, including some of the amazing DLC adaptations of the Planet Zoo themes.
 
I would like someday, as the main soundtrack, these songs from the DLC would be included in Spotify.

Every now and then I listen to some songs from the game because they are really good and they give me a great vibe.
 
Thanks for sharing those insights and especially for the little video, my heart melts when I look at those prairie dogs! As many people have said before, the sounds in the game are amazingly well done.
 
BTW how did you do this alligator bellow from the video? I remember it was a point of contention in a thread awhile ago if the bellow will make it in, and I'm really glad it did.

Thanks for sharing those insights and especially for the little video, my heart melts when I look at those prairie dogs!

Excuse me, which video are you talking about? 😅🤔
 
I said it several times already but I happily say it again: The sounds are the best part of Planet Zoo! I'm very sensitive to sounds and I necer get stressed by PZ sound, but enjoy just listening to them for hours!

And the sounds are also the reason why I will forever prefer official animals over mods. And I hope PZ brings a bunch of cash for Frontier so that we will get a lot more animals! There are never enough to listen to :D
 
The one in the journal which showcases some sound effects :) :

The weird thing is I can't see a video in that post, neither in my mobile or my PC version of the forum, and your quote looks empty to me... I had to quote the opening post to see the link, then paste it to watch it. But thank you very much, anyway!

Somebody else with that problem? Maybe because it's a hidden video, or maybe it's just me? First time it happens to me in this forum, though.
 
Somebody else with that problem? Maybe because it's a hidden video, or maybe it's just me? First time it happens to me in this forum, though.

My guess would be your cookies preference. ( the internet ones :D )

If you only accept the minimal, you'll likely have problems with watching videos. Clear your cookies and allow more.
 
The weird thing is I can't see a video in that post, neither in my mobile or my PC version of the forum, and your quote looks empty to me... I had to quote the opening post to see the link, then paste it to watch it. But thank you very much, anyway!

Somebody else with that problem? Maybe because it's a hidden video, or maybe it's just me? First time it happens to me in this forum, though.

You're welcome! I think I had this problem a few months ago as well, that I couldn't see the videos on the forum. But I don't know the reason, it just happened sometimes.
 
My guess would be your cookies preference. ( the internet ones :D )

If you only accept the minimal, you'll likely have problems with watching videos. Clear your cookies and allow more.

All right, it seems that was the problem! Thank you very much!!
(Enough with the offtopic, sorry!)
 
So I would have been happy if there had been a building and scenery pack at the same time with new walls, roofs, trees, benches, lamps and other objects. Then everyone could have decided for themselves whether they would rather have animals or something to build or both. Like Anno 1800 with the Cosmetic DLCs ...
Now there hasn't been anything for these fans for a long time ...
 
Very great journal. It was really fun to hear about your experiences while working on the game!

Quick question for the devs: What sound libraries have you used for providing the sound effects of the animals? I'm very interested in sound design, which is why I'm asking. :0
 
I find it very interesting to hear/read something more about how the game is made and I really appreciate that you are (Frontier ) taking the time to explain some things about your work. Thank you for that!

The making of the sounds seems to cost a lot of dedication and time to get it exactly how you want it to be!
 
I find it very interesting to hear/read something more about how the game is made and I really appreciate that you are (Frontier ) taking the time to explain some things about your work. Thank you for that!

The making of the sounds seems to cost a lot of dedication and time to get it exactly how you want it to be!
Exactly.

This just goes to show that Frontier doesn't simply "copy and pastes". They take a long time researching and creating an animal
 
Thank you for this dev journal, I've never given much thought into how sounds are collected and added to the game, I guess I always assumed it was all sound library stuff. So interesting to learn about foley, hyperrealism and what materials you use to get such great sounds in Planet Zoo! I already loved zooming in and watching and listening to my animals, now I'll be paying even more attention and appreciate it better than before.
 
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