Planet Coaster And Jurassic World Developer Frontier Partners With Disney For A New Video Game

Frontier Developments, the studio recognized for creating popular simulation titles such as Planet Coaster and the Jurassic World Evolution series, has officially entered into a partnership with Disney. This collaboration will result in the creation of a brand-new video game utilizing Disney's intellectual property. At this stage, the specific details of the game, including its official title, setting, and release window, have not been disclosed to the public.

According to an official press release from the studio, the upcoming project is being fully funded by Frontier. The developer intends to leverage its extensive history and established reputation within the creative management simulation genre to deliver this new title. The announcement highlights Frontier's strategic focus on developing high-quality simulation franchises that appeal to dedicated player communities.

Jo Cooke, the Chief Executive Officer of Frontier, expressed enthusiasm regarding the joint venture, stating that the partnership aligns with the company's clear strategy of nurturing world-class management simulation games. Cooke noted that the project aims to connect a passionate community of creative players with one of the most recognizable brands globally, expressing anticipation for what the studio's development teams will produce.

This partnership announcement arrives just one week before Frontier is scheduled to report its quarterly financial earnings. The timing coincides with a busy period for the studio, which has several other major projects underway. Among these is the highly anticipated Planet Zoo 2, which is scheduled for release this coming October and will feature new gameplay elements such as flying and aquatic animals.

Unlike its predecessor, which initially launched exclusively on PC before gradually expanding to other systems, Planet Zoo 2 is planned to debut across multiple platforms from its launch. In addition to the newly announced Disney project and the upcoming zoo simulation sequel, Frontier is also actively working on another unannounced management game, the details of which remain entirely under wraps.

The studio's recent portfolio includes Jurassic World Evolution 3, which has enjoyed a positive reception from both simulation enthusiasts and fans of the dinosaur franchise. While the exact nature of the upcoming Disney game is still a matter of speculation, the studio's proven track record in theme park and biological park management has led to anticipation regarding how they will apply their expertise to Disney's intellectual properties.