Planet Coaster
GameBy Frontier Developments · Released Nov 17, 2016
Planet Coaster is a construction and management simulation video game. Similar to its spiritual predecessor, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (also developed by Frontier), the game allows players to build different theme park rides and roller-coasters.
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About the game
- Released
- Nov 17, 2016
- Developer
- Frontier Developments
- Genres
- Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
- Links
- Official site, Wikipedia
Game data from IGDB.com
Planet Coaster sales and key figures
The launch of Planet Coaster 2 drove a nearly 200% increase in franchise revenue with over 600,000 units sold, while Jurassic World Evolution and Planet Zoo combined for 52% of total revenue.
Frontier Developments, 2025 · FY25 Financial Results: 1 June 2024 – 31 May 2025, p. 8
The launch of Planet Coaster 2 drove significant growth, selling over 400,000 units and generating more than £13 million in revenue within its first two months.
Frontier Developments, 2025 · FY25 Interim Financial Results for the Period 1 June 2024 to 30 November 2024, p. 11
The November 6 launch of Planet Coaster 2 generated 22% of total H1 revenue, selling over 400,000 units across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series platforms within two months.
Frontier Developments · FY25 H1 Results: A Strong Turnaround, p. 1
Frontier Developments reported a record-breaking 2026 financial year with a 62% increase in adjusted operating profit to £21.4 million, driven by the Jurassic World, Planet Coaster, and Planet Zoo franchises.
The Game Business, 2026 · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6: The Video Game Industry’s Barbenheimer Moment
The Jurassic World Evolution franchise is the primary growth driver, accounting for 63% of total revenue, followed by Planet Zoo at 15% and Planet Coaster at 11%.
Frontier Developments, 2026 · H1 FY26 Financial Results, p. 9
Documents about Planet Coaster
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6: The Video Game Industry’s Barbenheimer Moment
The simultaneous November releases of the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Grand Theft Auto 6 represent a pivotal moment for the global console market, functioning as a cultural phenomenon that is expected to drive substantial hardware engagement.
- The Zelda Nintendo Direct reveal reached 2.1 million peak viewers, significantly outperforming the 1 million peak for the recent PlayStation State of Play and the 2 million peak for Gamescom Opening Night Live.
- The GTA 6 reveal remains the industry benchmark for engagement, drawing 4.1 million peak viewers on YouTube, excluding Netflix platform data.
- Ubisoft has launched a 'Player Council' initiative that incentivizes users to provide feedback on prototypes and future updates in exchange for access to confidential projects and deeper development insights.
Frontier Developments FY26 Financial Results
Frontier Developments achieved record financial performance during the 2026 fiscal year, driven by a strategic focus on Creative Management Simulation (CMS) games.
- Frontier Developments achieved record FY26 financial results with revenue rising 16% to £104.8 million and adjusted operating profit increasing 62% to £21.4 million.
- The company’s strategic pivot to Creative Management Simulation (CMS) games proved successful, with the genre accounting for 89% of total revenue in FY26 compared to 77% the previous year.
- Strong financial performance enabled a disciplined capital allocation strategy, resulting in significant share buybacks and the declaration of a £5 million special dividend.
H1 FY26 Financial Results
Frontier Developments achieved significant financial growth during the first half of fiscal year 2026, characterized by a 26% year-over-year revenue increase to £59.6 million and a 76% surge in adjusted operating profit to £9.7 million.
- Frontier Developments reported a 26% year-over-year revenue increase to £59.6 million and a 76% surge in adjusted operating profit to £9.7 million for H1 FY26.
- The company has pivoted to a Creative Management Simulation (CMS) focus, which now generates 90% of total company revenue.
- The Jurassic World Evolution franchise is the primary growth driver, accounting for 63% of total revenue, followed by Planet Zoo at 15% and Planet Coaster at 11%.
Interim Results: H1 FY26
Frontier Developments plc reported unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 November 2025, showing a 26% increase in revenue to £59.6 million and a 76% rise in adjusted operating profit to £9.7 million compared with the same period in 2024.
- Frontier Developments reported a 26% revenue increase to £59.6 million and a 76% rise in adjusted operating profit to £9.7 million for H1 FY26, driven primarily by the launch of Jurassic World Evolution 3.
- Jurassic World Evolution 3 accounted for 90% of total revenue in H1 FY26, while Planet Zoo became the company's highest-grossing individual title.
- The Board upgraded full-year FY26 guidance to approximately £100 million in revenue and £11 million in adjusted operating profit, supported by strong seasonal sales momentum.
FY25 Financial Results: 1 June 2024 – 31 May 2025
Frontier Developments' results for the year to 31 May 2025 show a clear turnaround, which management attributes to its refocus on Creative Management Simulation (CMS) games.
- Frontier Developments achieved a financial turnaround in FY25 with a £16.4 million net profit, recovering from a £21.5 million loss in the previous year.
- The company successfully pivoted to the Creative Management Simulation (CMS) genre, which grew 25% year-on-year and now generates 77% of total revenue.
- Operating expenses were reduced by 41%, contributing to an adjusted operating profit of £13.2 million and a strengthened cash position of £42.5 million.
FY25 Trading Update: For the Financial Year 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025
Frontier Developments' FY25 trading update, covering the year from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025, argues that the company's strategic refocus on Creative Management Simulation (CMS) games is delivering results.
- Frontier Developments achieved a provisional FY25 revenue of £90.6 million and an Adjusted EBITDA increase to £8–9 million, up from £0.9 million in the prior year.
- The company’s strategic pivot to Creative Management Simulation (CMS) titles now accounts for 77% of total revenue, supported by a 70% gross margin.
- Jurassic World Evolution 3 is confirmed for release on October 21, 2025, following the successful launch of Planet Coaster 2, which sold over 500,000 units.
FY25 Interim Financial Results for the Period 1 June 2024 to 30 November 2024
Frontier Developments achieved a significant financial turnaround during the first half of fiscal year 2025, covering the period from June 1 to November 30, 2024.
- Frontier Developments achieved a financial turnaround in H1 FY25, moving from a £4.9 million loss to an Adjusted EBITDA profit of £4.4 million.
- Revenue grew 19% year-over-year to £47.3 million, supported by a 25% reduction in operating expenses following a strategic restructuring.
- The launch of Planet Coaster 2 drove significant growth, selling over 400,000 units and generating more than £13 million in revenue within its first two months.
Frontier FY24 Financial Results
Frontier Developments transitioned through a strategic reset during the 2024 fiscal year, shifting its primary focus back to its core expertise in creative management simulation (CMS) games.
- Frontier Developments returned to Adjusted EBITDA profitability in H2 FY24, achieving a £0.9 million profit compared to a £4.6 million loss in the previous year.
- Total FY24 revenue fell 15% to £89.3 million, though the company improved its gross margin by 5 percentage points to 69% through cost-reduction measures.
- The company recorded a net loss of £21.5 million under IFRS standards, primarily due to £31.0 million in amortisation and £16.9 million in impairments.
Right Subgenre, 'Wrong' Result: Analyzing Disappointing Game ROI
The primary objective of this analysis is to examine why games in popular subgenres often fail to achieve a positive return on investment (ROI) in the current PC and console market.
- New intellectual properties face a significant ROI deficit, as evidenced by Indoorlands, which incurred a €100,000 loss despite selling over 10,000 units and maintaining an 82% Steam rating.
- Indie titles struggle to compete against established incumbents that leverage deep 70-80% price discounts and extensive content libraries to dominate market share.
- External discovery triggers, such as influencer coverage, are often more critical to sales performance than launch windows; Indoorlands saw its peak sales volume only after being featured by a major YouTuber.
Frontier Developments Interim Results: H1 FY21
Frontier Developments achieved significant financial growth during the first half of the 2021 fiscal year, characterized by a 15 percent increase in revenue to £36.9 million.
- Frontier Developments grew H1 FY21 revenue 15% to £36.9 million, driven by its core franchises: Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution and Planet Zoo.
- Profit after tax rose to £5.8 million from £3.6 million in the prior-year period, an increase of about 61%.
- Operating profit reached £6.9 million, showing the company scaled while keeping development costs in check.
Annual Report and Accounts 2019: Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments achieved a period of transformative financial growth during the 2019 fiscal year, characterized by a shift toward a self-publishing model that yielded record-breaking results.
- Frontier Developments achieved record financial results in fiscal year 2019, with revenue increasing by over 160% to £89.7 million and operating profit reaching £19.4 million.
- Financial growth was primarily driven by the launch of Jurassic World Evolution and the continued performance of established titles Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster.
- The company maintains a strong balance sheet with £35.3 million in net cash and total net assets of £71.7 million.
Frontier Developments plc: Interim Results 2019
Frontier Developments achieved record financial performance during the six months ending November 30, 2018, characterized by a 240% surge in revenue to £64.7 million.
- Frontier Developments achieved record financial performance for the six months ending November 30, 2018, with revenue surging 240% to £64.7 million.
- Operating profit grew significantly to £17.2 million, up from £3.0 million in the same period the previous year.
- Basic earnings per share increased to 40.2 pence from 8.0 pence, supported by a strong cash position of £39.5 million.
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