Summary
At long last, the official announcement for the rumoredPlanet Coaster 2has finally come, with all-new features based on player feedback from the first title, including the heavily requested Water Park experience.Planet Coaster 2’s developer, Frontier Developments, says that this title is building uponPlanet Coasterwhile making the sequel more unforgettable of an experience than ever before. Players can creatively build their ultimate amusement park experience with a variety of new customization tools and immerse themselves in the management of such a business.
Screen Rant recently attended a special preview event for the trailerof theupcoming fall releaseofPlanet Coaster 2, although no hands-on play has been enjoyed yet by our team. InPlanet Coaster 2, players will be able to construct stunning theme parks full of customization and imagination. I was able to see developers showcase how they can view the park from the realistic view of a person walking around the area, with great detail put into the walkways and courtyards of the park to make it more lifelike than ever, or zoom out and take on a birds-eye-view of the entire area.
As the above trailer shows, inPlanet Coaster 2, players will be able to seamlessly blend a water park filled with looping flumes and wave pools alongside the exhilarating roller coasters and fantastical rides of the theme park. Several customization themes are included, such as a Viking Theme or Aquatic Theme, and new customization tools provide a better way to design rides and attractions. At the event,I was able to see one of the devs show how they can color and customize cars for a coaster using a variety of means to truly make the ride unique and creative.
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Planet Coaster 2 Is Officially Announced, And Coming Soon
Releasing This Autumn For PC, PS5, And Xbox Series X/S
Rumors for a newPlanet Coastergame have been circulating the internet for quite some time, and nowit is confirmed thatPlanet Coaster 2is coming in Fall 2024. The game will be available for PC as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles this fall, with the console release expected to happen in conjunctionwith the PC release. There will also be a new Frontier Workshop where people can share their creations in-game and try out other player’s parks and customized experiences.
Planet Coaster 2’s developer, Frontier, will be hostinglivestreamson the final Wednesday of every month up until the release of the gameto showcase new content and reveal features players will be able to enjoy. A more precise launch day for the game will likely be revealed during one of these livestream events.
An All-New Water Park Adds That Extra Splash
Float The Lazy River In A Park Filled With Water Attractions
One of the most requested aspects forPlanet Coastersince the original game’s release in 2016 has been for developers to add DLC for a water park to the game. Although that never came about for the first game, the pleas of players did not fall on deaf ears.Planet Coaster 2will launch with the ability for everyone to create beautiful water attractionswithin their parks, with new rides that include water coasters and flumes.
These new water park tools are just as detailed as the traditional theme park, with unique animatronics, colorful designs for rides, and even changing rooms for park visitors to change into their swimsuits. Water flumes, also called water slides, can be created piece by piece in unique twisting, curving patterns so players can craft the most exciting experiences possible.
Even relaxing portions of the park, such as a lazy river and pool, offer value for guests, and make the attractions ones that we wish we could visit in real life.
Of course, every ride, whether in the water park or not, will haveplenty of stats to help park managers guarantee the most satisfying experiencefor their guests. During the event, developers explained how rides will include nausea ratings in addition to safety, stimulation, and even shade coverage with a heat map tool. Even relaxing portions of the park, such as a lazy river and pool, offer value for guests, and make the attractions ones that we wish we could visit in real life.
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Beautiful Graphics And Gameplay Inspired By Real-World Parks
More Realistic And Exhilarating Than Ever
Planet Coaster 2carries forward the same graphical appeal that has been well received by fans of the firstPlanet Coaster, with ablend of realism and cartoon in the 3D visuals. Naturally, technology has come a long way since 2016, andthe upcoming game appears to have a much smoother and more detailed look to the familiar style. As it is developed for only the most advanced systems currently available, there is reason to believe that the representations of moving rides and mingling park guests will be even more impressive than ever.
During the preview, developers expressed how muchPlanet Coaster 2is being designed using inspiration from real-world parks. Guest plazas and walking paths can be wider to offer more of a realistic feel and provide means for better pathing for visitors.
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Planet Coaster 2 Will Have Multiplayer And More
Sneak Peek Of The Game Looks To Be Promising
In addition to the three game modes: Career, Sandbox, and Franchise,Planet Coaster 2will also include the ability for the community of players to enjoy the game together.With cross-platform accessibility, friends can share a Sandbox level to build together, as long as players are only in the level one at a time, and people can visit other players' parks to test rides and see their creations. Speaking of creations, the Frontier Workshop will let players share and download blueprints and even full parks that others have shared for everyone to enjoy.
If the game truly holds up to the expectations set by this preview,Planet Coaster 2could easily be the next best thing to a real-world trip to a theme park.
My biggest takeaway from the preview event was the pure feeling of joy and enthusiasm that I felt in seeing the trailer and the energy and passion of developers. If the game truly holds up to the expectations set by this preview,Planet Coaster 2could easily be the next best thing to a real-world trip to a theme park, so much so that I can almost smell the chlorine and sunscreen now.
Screen Rant was invited to a preview demonstration for the purpose of this article.
