Planet Zoo 2 Standard vs Deluxe Edition
Compare prices, the six Deluxe animals, decorative signs and the separate upgrade before buying.
Applies to: US storefront listings · prices vary by region
Quick answer
Standard is US$49.99 and Deluxe is US$64.99 on the checked Steam listing. Deluxe adds six species and exclusive animal signs; the base game already contains the main modes and headline aquarium, aviary and reserve systems.
Compare the editions
On the US Steam listing checked October 14, the standard game costs US$49.99 and Deluxe costs US$64.99. Both include the complete base game, its career and sandbox play, aquariums, aviaries, Wildlife Reserves and the 130-species standard roster. Prices and taxes vary by storefront and region.
Six Deluxe animals
Deluxe adds the axolotl, blue and gold fusilier, golden eagle, golden lion tamarin, great hammerhead and longfin batfish, plus exclusive animal signs. It does not unlock a separate campaign or multiplayer mode.
Upgrade later
Steam also lists a Deluxe Upgrade for owners of the base game. Compare the current upgrade price with the full Deluxe bundle in your own store; sale pricing can make either route cheaper at different times.
Edition comparison
| Item | Standard | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Checked US price | US$49.99 | US$64.99 |
| Base roster | 130 species | 130 species |
| Extra animals | None | Six |
| Aquariums, aviaries, reserves | Included | Included |
| Exclusive animal signs | No | Yes |
Which edition fits which player?
Standard contains the principal game systems and is enough for players who do not specifically want the six bonus species. Deluxe suits a collection built around its golden eagle, great hammerhead or other listed animals. The upgrade route is useful when a player wants to try the base game first.
Check before paying
- Confirm that the listing is for Planet Zoo 2 and the intended platform.
- Check whether the account already owns the base game.
- Compare regional bundle and upgrade prices.
- Read the six-animal list instead of assuming every future DLC is included.
Sources
Official Frontier, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and support pages anchor release, platform and feature facts. Zoopedia-derived figures are identified and dated; community posts are used for questions and current incident context, not as proof of game mechanics.
Not independently play-tested. This is not a claim that every platform or game version was tested. Source review: Oct 14, 2026.
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