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Fans ofPlanet Coaster2should keep their eyes on April 22, as Frontier Developments is gearing up to release a large new update for the game on this day. The newPlanet Coaster 2update is set to add some massive features to the game.
There seems to be some disconnect betweenhowPlanet Coaster 2was received by criticsand by players. The 2024 sequel currently holds a Top Critic Average of 77 on review aggregator site OpenCritic, indicating a warm reception. However, the game currently holds an overall score of “Mixed” from player reviews, although this has moved up to “Mostly Positive” in recent reviews, highlighting the fact thatPlanet Coaster 2is heading in the right direction post-launch.
In a YouTube video discussing the highlights ofPlanet Coaster2’s upcoming Update 4, Frontier Developments revealed that restaurants are finally set to be added to the game. Everygreat theme park management gameneeds restaurants, and on April 22, Update 4 is providing exactly that. Players will be able to pick from several themed blueprints or create their own restaurants from scratch. Pool color customization is another highlight of Update 4, allowing players to change the color of the water and tiles in pools.
Planet Coaster 2 Update 4 Releases on April 22
Planet Coaster 2’s Workshop supportwill also be getting some small tweaks, too, with the addition of two new sections: Featured Creators and Featured Creations. This should make it much easier for players to find the best community creations to download for themselves. These features are just highlights of Update 4, with the video also promising enhancements to Franchise mode, more de-themed coasters for customization, additional scenery pieces, and more when it releases on April 22.
Beyond Update 4, Frontier Developments has even more planned for the future ofPlanet Coaster 2. Right now, the studio is keeping its cards close to its chest, but fans will be able to tune in to the next Frontier Unlocked livestream on April 30 to get a look at what the future holds for the game. The most recentPlanet Coaster 2DLC is the Thrill-Seekers Ride Pack, which launched back in December, and even more DLC may be planned going forward, especially considering how many expansions most Frontier Developments games have.
