Spring 2024 DLC Speculation

[jcp011c]

This is wishful thinking, but I don’t see why planet zoo can’t be a flagship title that is supported for years. Especially if it’s about to breach cross platform.

Oh how I wish that would be the case. More and more these days you see successful games have longer lifespans, even if Frontier hasn't done so yet. Not that 4 years and counting is a short lifespan, but look at Sims 4...the 10th year anniversary will be this fall. Cities skylines 1 ran for what..8 years, give or take a year? Civilization 6 was receiving content over 5 years after its release - sorry those are the main other games I play so I don't have a whole bunch of other examples.

So even though it's not likely, there has been a trend for successful games to continue on longer than in the past. And Planet Zoo has certainly been successful.

 

[nutrit]

I would really like a pack like this. Why not, I'll make my own idea

Enter one of the most diverse continents on earth and discover the wonders of the Americas!
Discover the wide grasslands of Argentine Patagonia to look at the swift Greater Rhea and the elusive Patagonian mara. Not far away, in the Andes mountain range, you will be able to observe the imposing Spectacled Bear. From the mountains and plains we move on to the lush Amazon jungle, where you will be able to see the colorful Scarlet Ibis and Roseate Spoonbill taking a bite from the ponds. But be careful where you step! You might not notice the Red-footed Tortoise, whose coloring can fool you. If you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of the elusive Ocelot, which is close to a playful South American Coati. If you take your eyes to the trees, you will be able to see the agile Geoffroy's Spider Monkey, while being a little slower, the Brazilian Porcupine can stand out for its whitish coloration. As icing on the cake, welcome 4 species of Tamarins to your WE! The Golden Lion, Black, cotton-top, and lastly, the Emperor Tamarins!

Change the tortoise for the guanaco or Vicunia and it would be a great pack. Why people are skipping the best ungulate of the continent and a symbol of uniqueness of South America?
I know we have llama but it’s like having only Pygmy goat and not an actual ibex.

 

[nutrit]

Didn't Planet Coaster Get A Spring And Summer Dlc Before Support Ended For The Game. Why Are We Assuming The Spring Dlc Will Be The Final Pack?

Because we like to see everything in dark colors not to be disappointed by the unexpected turn of events

 

[OkapiFan]

I would if I could, it was just an example though. There could be packs of similar make:
All $4.99 all just 4 animals

1. Duck Pack
2. New World monkey pack
3. Old world monkey pack
4. Lizard pack/ Snake pack/ other exhibit animals idk
5. Stork pack

So on and so forth, like I said, just an easy way for frontier to continue to provide support will cutting back developmental costs. No more free updates, props, scenery, etc. Just handfuls of animals here and there.

I would be 100% down for this!

 

[Orque41]

This is wishful thinking, but I don’t see why planet zoo can’t be a flagship title that is supported for years. Especially if it’s about to breach cross platform.

I have an example of a game that worked a lot. It's Euro Truck 2 released in 2012. The game is 11 years old and well 12 is the year that was released. ( 19 October ) It still works as well good: It's the only game that has a lot of DLC, 85 DLCS and no it's not a joke

 

[Captain Callum]

I have an example of a game that worked a lot. It's Euro Truck 2 released in 2012. The game is 11 years old and well 12 is the year that was released. ( 19 October ) It still works as well good: It's the only game that has a lot of DLC, 85 DLCS and no it's not a joke

 

[Swjosdotschka]

Well...
I'm happy with how far we have come with Planet Zoo. It is a lot farer than I ever expected or dare to hope. Personally, I do not have heart burning desires left, though I do miss my Racoon Dog out of personal reasons and a Coati would be really nice.

Do I want more primates? Yes, but I happily take them with an improved climbing system.
Do I want some flying birds? Yeah. But I happily take them with a better path finding, so the flying actually looks good.

I want a better management system with more focus on the animals and not only building 10000 food and drink shops to keep the guests happy. Let me face problems that real zoos face. I turned on guests for just a while in Unity and oh gosh, it is so noticeable that the guests have a theme park guests AI.

I am looking forward to Planet Zoo 2, whenever it comes. I do believe in improvements and I am okay with starting over, even though that means going to the same old anxiety again if my main wishes make it into the game.

I was blessed with almost all my wishes fullfilled in Planet Zoo 1, I have A LOT ideas for zoos and if the spring DLC is the last DLC, it gives me some calm and peace to finally really expirience every aspect and feature of the game, without just starting over again, because the new dlc does not fit in my current zoo or it's progressed too much to add tours yadda yadda.

I see the positives in a potential ending now and I do not see it as premature. However, I certainly do hope the game ends on a high note and not just 5 antilopes.
But to be honest, guys, I do not see The Ghostbusters Pack (last DLC fpr Planco) as THAT awesome or packed, so I do not get my hopes up too high.

EDIT: By the way, I don't see "only one left" as much as a given as everyone else. So they didn't talk about fiscal year 25 yet... so what?
I don't personally believe in us getting DLCs when the game is on console, but also: who knows? Just because it was not the case with Planet Coaster? ONE is not a pattern.

 

[NachoB]

EDIT: By the way, I don't see "only one left" as much as a given as everyone else. So they didn't talk about fiscal year 25 yet... so what?
I don't personally believe in us getting DLCs when the game is on console, but also: who knows? Just because it was not the case with Planet Coaster? ONE is not a pattern.

We are just preparing ourselves for the end. But i agree with that thought as well. One is not a pattern and PC wasn't as succesfull as PZ apparently (never played it so i only repeat what others said about it). And there is still potential for a whole year of DLC left with things like petting zoo, LATAM, mountain animals, animals iconic enough and very requested like pelican, walrus, ducks, monkeys, cobras, chameleons, etc. all being very demanded.

 

[Doran]

There wont by DLCs after console release, because remaining team will work in meantime on porting over 17 DLCs to consoles instead of making few DLCs at best for all platforms at the same time. Rather simple to understand. In PlanCo case it was 2 packs per 2 months or something like that. Lets not forget operational costs are being cut by 20%. It doesnt sound like they have that extra money to work both on making new stuff and porting existing packs. Especially with 3 CSM games on sight needing resources more than 4 year old game.

 

[paul78]

It’s simple to know if support will end and when. Like JWE and PC the last dlc will be slightly larger and more expensive. I definitely predict this will be either the next pack release if not then we get 2 possibly. Yeah I know some people are saying they could do PZ different and that’s fine but this is frontiers proven method of ending a franchise and PZ will be no different. If we should get a slightly bigger 15-20$ pack next trust me it’s over. There not going to release a out of the norm pack and go right back to more regular packs after. As for our last pack a LA or even fan favorite pack is probably likely as both could easily push out a couple extras.

 

[sidzee123]

Do you guys think the console version will come before of after the next dlc?

Because Frontier have said the console port for the PC game will be announced in the next few weeks.

And assuming the next DLC is in March/April, it would be strange to announce a console version, then announce a PC exclusive DLC, then release the console version in May without the new hyped DLC

Or could the console come in March and we get the next DLC joint in April?

 

[Frogstrich]

Wouldn't Console Release Make More Sense Around November?

 

[Captain Callum]

Do you guys think the console version will come before of after the next dlc?

Because Frontier have said the console port for the PC game will be announced in the next few weeks.

And assuming the next DLC is in March/April, it would be strange to announce a console version, then announce a PC exclusive DLC, then release the console version in May without the new hyped DLC

Or could the console come in March and we get the next DLC joint in April?

I have a feeling it may come alongside the next dlc to make sense for both sides of the community unless the planned console release is much later in the year to generate more hype for the long awaited port.

 

[sidzee123]

Wouldn't Console Release Make More Sense Around November?

The PC game coming to console which is extremely likely PZ is coming within the financial year so by the end of May. The financial year ends on May 31st and they've confirmed the PC to console port is being released within that timeframe.

Also in their business update in November they say 'revenue in FY24 from new platform releases' - they won't get FY24 revenue if they release on the last day of the financial year so my theory is around April

It will be interesting to see how the next planet zoo DLC fits around that

 

[Iben]

And assuming the next DLC is in March/April

The next DLC is most likely to be released in the week of the 25th of March, as Easter is the 31st of March and up until now all the spring DLCs for both Planet games were released during the week of Easter. Sure they could switch it up again; but let's for now assume that one of their longest running patterns that hasn't been broken won't be broken.

I could see the announcement before the DLC, then the DLC release, and then the console release afterwards.

 

[nutrit]

There wont by DLCs after console release, because remaining team will work in meantime on porting over 17 DLCs to consoles instead of making few DLCs at best for all platforms at the same time. Rather simple to understand. In PlanCo case it was 2 packs per 2 months or something like that. Let’s not forget operational costs are being cut by 20%. It doesnt sound like they have that extra money to work both on making new stuff and porting existing packs. Especially with 3 CSM games on sight needing resources more than 4 year old game.

I’m so glad you finally figured it all out

 

[Doran]

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The PC game coming to console which is extremely likely PZ is coming within the financial year so by the end of May. The financial year ends on May 31st and they've confirmed the PC to console port is being released within that timeframe.

Also in their business update in November they say 'revenue in FY24 from new platform releases' - they won't get FY24 revenue if they release on the last day of the financial year so my theory is around April

It will be interesting to see how the next planet zoo DLC fits around that

Im starting to think the pictures are arranged chronologically.
PZ and JWE2 somehow before warhammer and then PZ console in spring. F1 manager in summer and new game at the end of the year.

 

[RightWhale]

So we are expecting the dlc in march right? Which means we won’t hear anything until late February at the earliest. With all this talk about the financial report it makes it seem like we might get news sooner.

(Also imagine after all this time the fake Singapore zoo leak was right, and we are getting a huge bird expansion after all lmao)

 

[Frogstrich]

The PC game coming to console which is extremely likely PZ is coming within the financial year so by the end of May.

I Would Like To Point Out How This Would Mean We Would Probably Get Arctic In The Middle Of Summer, South America In Autumn/Fall, Australia In Winter And So On.

 

[CharlieXGaming]

Why are we so sure the console release takes down DLCs for summer and fall? We’ve seen before that there can sometimes be a gap in between console announce and release. For JWE with the switch, it was a 3 month gap (Aug - Nov), PC console port was from like June to November. If we do get a console announcement this spring, I wouldn’t be surprised if we got at least one more pack in between announce and release, assuming it releases in November.