Frontier Developments achieved record FY26 financial results with £104.8 million in revenue, a 16% year-over-year increase, and a record adjusted operating profit of £19 million.
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The company’s strategic pivot to the Creative Management Simulation (CMS) genre has proven successful, with 89% of total revenue now derived from paid downloadable content (PDLC) for existing franchises.
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The Planet Zoo franchise has generated £156 million in total revenue since launch, with 45% of that figure attributed specifically to PDLC sales.
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Frontier maintains a disciplined development pipeline with a target of releasing one new CMS title per financial year to ensure consistent growth.
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The company ended the 2026 fiscal year in a strong liquidity position with £44 million in cash reserves.
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Future strategy for FY27 focuses on sustaining long-tail performance through continued investment in technology platforms and player retention for core titles like Jurassic World Evolution, Planet Zoo, Planet Coaster, and Elite Dangerous.
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Frontier Developments achieved record FY26 financial results with £104.8 million in revenue, a 16% year-over-year increase, and a record adjusted operating profit of £19 million.
02
The company’s strategic pivot to the Creative Management Simulation (CMS) genre has proven successful, with 89% of total revenue now derived from paid downloadable content (PDLC) for existing franchises.
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The Planet Zoo franchise has generated £156 million in total revenue since launch, with 45% of that figure attributed specifically to PDLC sales.
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Frontier maintains a disciplined development pipeline with a target of releasing one new CMS title per financial year to ensure consistent growth.
05
The company ended the 2026 fiscal year in a strong liquidity position with £44 million in cash reserves.
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Future strategy for FY27 focuses on sustaining long-tail performance through continued investment in technology platforms and player retention for core titles like Jurassic World Evolution, Planet Zoo, Planet Coaster, and Elite Dangerous.