Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Planet Coaster: Console Edition, Frontier Developments, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, next-gen

Planet Coaster: Console Edition Adds Next-Gen Consoles, Delays Release

This article is over 4 years old and may contain outdated information

Planet Coaster: Console Edition is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X this year. Frontier Developments revealed on Twitter that the release date of the current-gen version of the amusement park sim has been pushed back from its original summer release window to holiday 2020 in order to have a simultaneous launch with next-gen platforms. The studio shared no details on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions other than that they will be “enhanced.”

Recommended Videos

Frontier released a statement regarding the decision to bring its theme park sim to next-gen consoles, saying, “[The next-gen consoles] will bring some amazing advances in technology, and we’re honoured to be a part of that exciting new development in the gaming industry.” This is the studio’s first title to be revealed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

To coincide with today’s news, Frontier revealed a new Planet Coaster: Console Edition trailer that you can watch below.

Planet Coaster: Console Edition lets players customize and manage their own amusement park. Frontier touts depth and strategy as two of the game’s most exciting features, as players are given freedom to experiment and please crowds.

The RollerCoaster Tycoon developer first launched Planet Coaster for PC back in 2016. Though it is still supporting the game, the studio has also worked on other popular games, such as Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution, and Elite Dangerous.


The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Michael Cripe
Michael Cripe
Michael joined The Escapist team in 2019 but has been covering games, movies, TV, and music since 2015. When he’s not writing, Michael is probably playing Super Mario Sunshine, Dead Space, The Binding of Isaac, or Doom Eternal. You can follow his news coverage and reviews at The Escapist, but his work has appeared on other sites like OnlySP, Gameranx, and Kansas City’s The Pitch, too. If you’d like to connect and talk about the latest pop-culture news, you can follow Michael on Twitter (@MikeCripe), Instagram (mike_cripe), or LinkedIn if that’s your thing.