Quick answer #
Planet Zoo 2 has two editions. Frontier lists the Standard Edition at £39.99 / $49.99 / €49.99 and the Deluxe Edition at £54.99 / $64.99 / €64.99.[1] On the US Steam store the two are $49.99 and $64.99.[2]
The Deluxe Edition adds 6 extra animal species and a selection of exclusive animal signs for your park.[1] So the extra price buys those 6 animals plus the signs: $15 / £15 / €15 more than the Standard Edition (our calculation).
If you pre-order or pre-purchase either edition, you also get the Bonus Content Pack at launch.[1][2]
Standard vs Deluxe at a glance #
| Standard Edition | Deluxe Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Frontier) | £39.99 / $49.99 / €49.99 | £54.99 / $64.99 / €64.99 |
| Price on Steam (US) | $49.99 | $64.99 |
| Base game | Yes | Yes |
| 6 Deluxe animals | No | Yes |
| Exclusive animal signs | No | Yes |
| Pre-order Bonus Content Pack | Yes, if pre-ordered | Yes, if pre-ordered |
| Difference (our calculation) | +$15 / +£15 / +€15 |
Prices are Frontier's suggested retail prices from its FAQ and the Steam US store as checked on Oct 3, 2026; other stores and regions can differ.[1][2]
The 6 Deluxe-only animals #
The official Zoopedia marks these 6 animals with the Deluxe content pack:[3]
| Animal | Scientific name | Habitat type on the Zoopedia |
|---|---|---|
 Axolotl |
Ambystoma mexicanum | Exhibit |
 Blue and Gold Fusilier |
Caesio teres | Aquarium, Exhibit |
 Golden Eagle |
Aquila chrysaetos | Habitat - Flying |
 Golden Lion Tamarin |
Leontopithecus rosalia | Habitat - Terrestrial |
 Great Hammerhead |
Sphyrna mokarran | Aquarium |
 Longfin Batfish |
Platax pinnatus | Aquarium |
Animal images: © Frontier Developments, from the official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia; each name links to its Zoopedia page.
So three of the six are aquarium animals (the Blue and Gold Fusilier is also listed under Exhibit), and the Deluxe Edition adds one flying, one terrestrial and one exhibit-only animal (our calculation).[3] See the full animal list for the other 118.
What the pre-order bonus contains #
Frontier's FAQ lists the Bonus Content Pack as:[1]
- Exclusive Toucan Eat Shop and Signage
- 3 Unique Animal Donation Bins
- Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall
Steam's store page lists the same three items for pre-purchases.[2]
Is there an Ultimate Edition? #
Not on the official pages we checked. Frontier's FAQ prices only a Standard and a Deluxe Edition, and the Steam store sells only "Planet Zoo 2" and "Planet Zoo 2: Deluxe Edition".[1][2] Physical disc editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launch on Tuesday 20 October, according to the same FAQ.[1]
Is there DLC yet? #
Frontier says the team is "fully focused on launch" and has nothing to share about future content.[1]
Sources & References #
- Planet Zoo 2 Help and FAQ (official), "How much is Planet Zoo 2?", "What is included in the Deluxe Edition", "Is there a preorder bonus", "Will there be a physical edition" and "Will there be DLC", checked Oct 3, 2026 ↩ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Planet Zoo 2 on Steam, purchase options and Deluxe Edition description (US store), checked Oct 3, 2026 ↩ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia (official), Content Pack filter set to Deluxe, checked Oct 3, 2026 ↩ 1, 2