Simulation · November 6, 2024
Planet Coaster 2 (2024)
Planet Coaster 2 (2024) scores 65% positive on Steam from 9.3k reviews, 76 Metacritic, developed by Frontier Developments.
Planet Coaster 2 (2024) is a Simulation title from Frontier Developments available on Windows. The title carries a 65% Steam positive rating across 9.3k reviews, a 76/100 Metacritic score, and 1.2k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Simulation category.
Create a splash with Planet Coaster 2 – sequel to the world’s best coaster park simulator! Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme parks of your dreams combining epic water rides and coasters to delight and thrill your park guests. Dive in now! Expand your imagination: Enhanced and improved building and pathing tools let you create spectacular, true-to-life theme parks, complete with sprawling plazas. Make your mark on the world as you shape terrain and populate your park with stunning swimming pools and thrilling rides. It’s never been easier to bring your dream park to life. Create the ultimate theme park: Dive into a world of creativity with nine distinct themes, from returning classics like Pirate and Western, to exciting new additions in Viking and Mythology. With thousands of themed customisable pieces at your fingertips, every creation will be truly unique. Next-level customisation: Embark on the coaster park experience of a lifetime as you push the boundaries of creativity like never before! Unleash your imagination as you build the most awe-inspiring themed creations with unparalleled customisation tools! For the first time, intuitively add scalable scenery and objects to every ride to elevate your park and give your guests a day to remember. Combine epic water and coaster rides: Create the ultimate experience for your thrill-seeking guests using piece-by-piece construction. Build a vibrant array of exhilarating rollercoasters and jaw-dropping thrill rides. Design a seamlessly interconnected park paradise with glistening swimming pools and twisting water flumes. Create unforgettable experiences: Surprise and amaze as you bring the dramatic flair of real-world theme parks to your guests with the brand-new event sequencer tool, while sophisticated global illumination lighting brings the theme park experience to your home with stunning visuals and striking authenticity. Find the secret to success: Balance thrilling your guests with managing your budget – populate your park with amazing efficiently powered attractions and the right amenities to boost your rating and become a theme park master. Take care: Provide for your guests’ health, well-being, and happiness so your park can thrive. With all-new waterparks comes the need for shade, sunscreen, lifeguards, changing rooms, and more to ensure everyone has their best day both in and out of the pool. Satisfaction guaranteed: Understanding the wants and needs of your guests has never been easier! The new ‘heat maps’ feature lets you understand the wider park’s needs at a glance before diving deeper into the details -simply select any guest to see how they and their immediate group are enjoying your theme park. Create together: Unleash your collective creativity in Sandbox Mode. Take turns to work on building a park with players around the world using a shared cross-platform save! Play together: For the first time ever, collaborate with friends in Franchise Mode to create the best theme park empire and compete with others to reach the top of worldwide leaderboards! Visit together: Soak up the fun and get up close and personal, as you experience other players theme park creations first hand – explore their worlds in first person as a park guest! Share creations: Share anything and everything! Upload coasters, rides, or even full theme parks for other players, and download and delight in other’s creations. All are easily accessible from the cross-platform Frontier Workshop both in-game and online.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Nov 6, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Frontier Developments |
| Base price | $24.99 -50% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 6 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Release timeline
Planet Coaster 2 launched on Nov 6, 2024.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Frontier Developments.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Planet Coaster 2 65% positive across 9.3k reviews — categorised as Mixed.
6.1k positive · 3.3k negative
Critic consensus (Metacritic)
Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 76/100 score.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 10.6k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 1.2k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Simulation
- Strategy
Community tag consensus
- Simulation · 243
- Strategy · 196
- Building · 188
- Sandbox · 188
- City Builder · 166
- 3D · 152
- God Game · 146
- Singleplayer · 143
- Economy · 134
- Realistic · 109
- Online Co-Op · 98
- Colorful · 95
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 31 hours, with a median of 15 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 3 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 36 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Czech, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese.
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Planet Coaster 2 released?
Planet Coaster 2 was released on Nov 6, 2024 by Frontier Developments.
Is Planet Coaster 2 worth playing?
Based on 9.3k Steam reviews, Planet Coaster 2 holds a 65% positive rating (Mixed) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Planet Coaster 2 support?
Planet Coaster 2 runs natively on Windows.
How much does Planet Coaster 2 cost?
Base price on Steam is $24.99 (before seasonal discounts).
What Metacritic score did Planet Coaster 2 receive?
Critics rated Planet Coaster 2 76/100 on Metacritic.