If so, first I've heard of it, but again, it's not unlikely that they considered the tree kangaroo then decided it was a non-starter.
DLC18 discussion and predictions
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So I understand this question is just as broad as asking what the next dlc will be, but what do y’all think the next free update will be? Usually the free updates relate to the dlc, but I think it’s likely the free update may give us any of the features we have been asking for awhile.
Well someone mentioned mirrored props, or if possible, additional props and signs to existing themes (at least for the base game). Some of which are kinda limited by scope like the classical lion headpiece and it's becoming redundant so why not other species too like elephants or deer.
The kiwi was also a unique rig.
Similar to how we got the multi select recolouring by group tool a bit back, I think the mirroring tool is a possibility. I don’t know how complex it would be to make though.
If I had to name 3 features (cause that’s the amount we usually get) we get next update I would say:
- Drinking Fountains. I feel like their plan is to choose things that are wanted, but wouldn’t be that great in advertising for a sequel, hence why stuff like playgrounds and hotels aren’t on this list. I would love if guests actually brought water bottles to the zoo or have a shop to buy them, then when they run out they can fill them up with water stations throughout the zoo, resulting in their happiness scores going up.
- Camp Tour Groups. A nice add on to the guided tours we have now, it would be cool to see like a camp group of 20 kids and 2 adults (councillors) be toured around the zoo. They could be recognizable by having the same colour of shirt to each other. A lot of zoos have zoo camp so I feel this would be a realistic feature and a fun extra to the educational state of the game.
- Classrooms. We know from the giftshop that frontier is willing to add new buildings this late in the game so why not add the classroom? Place a classroom building down, assign an educator to it, do a bunch of drop down menus to choose what the classroom looks like, choose times it’ll be open, and there you go. Another add on to the educational side of the game.
- Bonus one, Telescopes & Binoculars. My main prediction last time, I still think these would be pretty easy to implement. It’s just like the vista points, only difference is you need an animation where a guest inserts a coin and looks through it.
First they were teasing us with lots of updates and new features pointing to an Aviary DLC and now they are teasing us pointing to a free update about playgrounds
PC2 is teasing us with lots of aquarium theme pieces with realistic barnacles and algae, and even a parrot fish
They've been pretty consistent on the new plants, so two new relevant plants of some sort is a given.
Aside from that, maybe peep exclusion zones for open exhibits, a hotel, behind the scenes tours/experiences (or just removing guest penalties for the Veterinary surgery), a new transport ride/attraction (hot air balloon, hang glider?, zipline, ski-lift, bus, underwater tunnel/viewing dome variants), or larger exhibit animals outside in talks or tours (small constrictor snakes and maybe lizards to drape on the staff/guests).
Still a lot of possibilities, that said, JWE2 ended on kelp and a spotlight, following a bugfix only update, so you never know.
These are cool! I’m gonna add some of my own starting off of your list:
- New signs based more on the current style, especially for some of the base game animals.
- More interactive educational props, like the paws, giraffe, and gorilla. I would love to be able to make a little children’s area with them. But I think I would need a couple more before I could do that.
- Once again I will sing it to the heavens. But some educational props would be nice. Give us nests, wings, pelts, skulls, horns, tusks, antlers, I want everything. It’s all very useful and can help make parts of the habitats feel more alive. (Think near an elephant habitat you can place some elephant skeletons and some ivory)
I love aquariums, and I love when zoos have sea areas/ aquatic animals. I’m a huge sucker for this kind of theme, with fake barnacles, kelp, and fish. I think I can make do with some of the stuff we have in game, but man, I hope this new dlc gives us a seabird and/or the walrus too. I’ve mentioned it in the past before, but something like a puffin or sea duck would be fantastic. I recognize odds are it won’t happen, but I’m also being more open to the idea I might not be able to predict what the new dlc will be.View attachment 397259
PC2 is teasing us with lots of aquarium theme pieces with realistic barnacles and algae, and even a parrot fish
Man, I would love to get some sort of teaser. Get the speculation and rumor mill turning again.
Okay, so, if we were to get some info before the Frontier showcase the 31st of this month we'd be seeing the translation steam update next week right? Or would it be in the next two weeks?
Also because it makes sense you'd care for the birds in your zoo. But I wouldn't mind ambient pigeons, parrots, witches and seagulls flying overhead like in ZT2
The kiwi is using the giraffe rig
And Santa Claus! Don't forget him.
i would love modular nocturnal houses, we need them for easier ways to build nocturnal houses without going 20 feet underground.
It will have the ability to expand it, and add medium-small habitats for binturongs, clouded, kiwi and other animals.
Should be.... 2 days ago.
Planet Zoo: Ocean Wonders Expansion
Pacific Walrus [Headliner]
Amazonian Manatee
Sea turtle
Atlantic Puffin
King Eider
Sea Otter
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Mandarin Duck
American Flamingo
Great White Pelican
Coconut Crab [E]
Sea Horse [E]
Enrichment:
Glacier [Walrus, King Penguin, Grey Seal]
Urchin [Sea Otters]
20 New Ocean/Aquatic foliage [Kelp, Trees]
300+ Aquatic/Aquarium Scenery [Building Pieces, Signs, Walls, Floors, Decoration, Scenery, Clams, Fake Fish]
This DLC, would absolutely broaden the game with a new pinniped, otter, manatee, sea turtle, 6 birds that are found in salt water and with the scenery pieces you can make even better themed habitats for animals like California, Grey, African and King Penguin and other aquatic animals.
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How's this idea for a Coastal Animal Pack?
Not bad I guess? Certainly some interesting animal choices. Personally I would make the following changes:
- Replace the elephant seal with a walrus, but if you want a pinniped from the southern hemisphere you might want a South American sea lion.
- I would personally replace the white tip reef shark with a species kept more frequently in captivity: the nurse shark. Especially as this species doesn’t have to constantly move to breath.
- Razorbills are cool, but maybe a species that would work better in Planet Zoo? Either an eider or a puffin.
- I would change the toebiter to a hermit crab. To be honest toebiters live in freshwater so they aren’t very coastal.
- I would replace the osprey with the green sea turtle. I don’t think we will get flying birds anytime soon.