According to an investor analysis report from Zeus Capital, Planet Coaster 2 hasn’t met financial expectations, as indicated by disappointing revenue and mixed player feedback.

Despite selling over 400,000 copies in its first two months and grossing £10 million, the report states that “cash flows are still negative.” This performance is considered better than that of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar – Realms of Ruin, yet it remains concerning.

Frontier aims to improve player sentiment through free updates, possibly impacting the planned paid DLC for the second half of 2025. Analysts predict a lower revenue maintenance than previous releases, citing diverse reviews and a price drop soon after launch as contributing factors.

The report suggests that revenue from the forthcoming Jurassic World Evolution 3 will need to compensate for the financial shortfall from Planet Coaster 2. Meanwhile, expected revenues from previous titles like Planet Coaster have seen projections revised upwards, since players are likely to continue spending on these established titles.

The analysis indicates that Frontier has reduced its marketing expenses leading up to the latter half of 2025, anticipating a lower degree of developmental expenditures due to the focus on updates and fixes for Planet Coaster 2.

Players have expressed dissatisfaction with the initial lack of content, citing missing customization options and themes when compared to the original Planet Coaster. One Steam review criticizes the game’s narrow theme specificity, stating, “Many Viking pieces… have textures that are difficult to use in other themes.”

Given these shortcomings, it’s not surprising that many players feel Planet Coaster 2 fell short of expectations. Comments regarding its perceived similarity to its predecessor further express disappointment over the lack of innovation.

Moving forward, Frontier may encounter challenges similar to Paradox, who faced a backlash after Cities: Skylines 2 underperformed post-launch. Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen pledged there would be no paid DLCs until the established performance issues were resolved. Planet Coaster 2 will likely require significant efforts to improve its current standing, given the mixed reception reflected in its 60% Steam rating.