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Disney and Frontier Developments Tease a New Creative Management Game
gaming1 month ago

Disney and Frontier Developments Tease a New Creative Management Game

Frontier Developments, the studio behind Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, has announced a partnership with Disney to develop a new video game based on Disney IP. The project is fully funded by Frontier and will build on the company’s expertise in the creative management simulation (CMS) genre, but no title, scope, or release window has been disclosed. Frontier CEO Jo Cooke expressed excitement about connecting players with Disney’s iconic brand and leveraging the developer’s CMS experience to shape the game.

Disney IP Becomes Frontier's Next Creative Management Hit
gaming1 month ago

Disney IP Becomes Frontier's Next Creative Management Hit

Frontier Developments has inked an agreement with Disney to fund, develop, and publish a new title based on Disney IP, leveraging its expertise in creative management simulation and aiming to release one CMS title per year as part of sustainable growth; the deal comes as Frontier reports revenue of £104.8m for FY26 (up 16% year over year) and a CMS-heavy mix that accounted for about 90% of revenue, with ongoing work on an unannounced Planet game.

Planet Zoo 2: A Living World of Aquatics, Aviaries, and Global Conservation
gaming4 months ago

Planet Zoo 2: A Living World of Aquatics, Aviaries, and Global Conservation

Frontier reveals Planet Zoo 2 with lifelike animals and a mood-driven, living UI; enhanced habitats with dynamic water, new aquariums and aviaries for fully aquatic and flying species, expanded cohabitation, and a stronger conservation focus via Wildlife Reserves, plus pre-order bonuses ahead of an Oct. 13 launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

"Elite Dangerous Community Equipped for Victory in Massive War, But Without Instruction Manual"
gaming2 years ago

"Elite Dangerous Community Equipped for Victory in Massive War, But Without Instruction Manual"

After 18 months of battling the Thargoids in Elite Dangerous, developer Frontier has equipped players with the tools needed to combat the alien threat, but without clear instructions. Lead game designer Luke Betterton explains that the game intentionally varies in how it provides information to players. The ongoing conflict has seen players engaging in humanitarian efforts and direct action, with the outcome still uncertain. Betterton highlights the challenge of incorporating new narrative elements into the game's long history and teases upcoming mysteries for players to unravel.

"F1 Manager 24: Build Your Own Team in the Latest Game Release"
gaming2 years ago

"F1 Manager 24: Build Your Own Team in the Latest Game Release"

The upcoming F1 Manager 2024 game by Frontier Developments will allow players to create their own team for the first time, in addition to running existing Formula 1 teams. The game will feature a 'Create A Team' mode, a new mentality system, enhanced AI, and Race Replay mode, offering players the chance to influence races and rewrite history. It will be available this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One at a suggested retail price of $34.99.

"F1 Manager 2024: Create Your Own Team and Race to Victory!"
gaming2 years ago

"F1 Manager 2024: Create Your Own Team and Race to Victory!"

Details for the upcoming F1 Manager 2024 game have been unveiled, with the game set to introduce the option for players to create their own team for the first time. Other new features include a mentality system for drivers and staff, enhanced AI, and the introduction of mechanical failures. The game is expected to be released in summer 2024 on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

"Planet Zoo: Console Edition Roars onto PS5 and Xbox Series in March"
gaming2 years ago

"Planet Zoo: Console Edition Roars onto PS5 and Xbox Series in March"

Planet Zoo: Console Edition is set to launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 26, featuring over 4 years' worth of content and animals from the PC version's free updates. Pre-orders include three exclusive animals, and players can choose from different game modes such as Career, Franchise, Challenge, and Sandbox. A Deluxe Edition with additional animals and scenarios, as well as an Ultimate Edition with a Season Pass, will also be available for pre-order.

"Planet Zoo: Console Edition Stampedes onto Consoles in March"
gaming2 years ago

"Planet Zoo: Console Edition Stampedes onto Consoles in March"

Frontier Developments has announced the release of Planet Zoo: Console Edition, the console version of its zoo management simulator, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 26th March, with pre-orders available now. The game will come in standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions, with pre-order bonuses including exclusive animals. More details will be revealed during the Frontier Unlocked showcase on 31st January.

"Yndrasta and Gobsprakk Unleash Chaos in Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin"
gaming2 years ago

"Yndrasta and Gobsprakk Unleash Chaos in Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin"

Frontier Developments has announced that the Hero DLCs for Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, featuring the Stormcast Eternals champion Yndrasta and the Orruk Kruleboyz shaman Gobsprakk, will be released on December 11th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. These DLCs will introduce new playable units with unique abilities for Skirmish, Multiplayer, and Single-Player Conquest Mode. The DLCs can be purchased separately or as part of the Ultimate Edition, and the physical edition of the game will include both Hero DLCs when it releases in February 2024.

"Frontier Developments Faces Turbulent Year as Warhammer Game Flops"
gaming2 years ago

"Frontier Developments Faces Turbulent Year as Warhammer Game Flops"

Frontier Developments, the developer behind Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, has experienced a significant drop in shares after the game's poor launch sales. The real-time strategy game, set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe, failed to meet expectations, with low player numbers and mixed user reviews on Steam. Frontier plans to support the game with post-release content and premium DLC, hoping for sales to improve over time. The company has faced a challenging year, with other recent games underperforming and a wave of redundancies. Frontier is now refocusing on creative management simulation (CMS) games, with three future CMS games planned. Despite the setback, Frontier's existing CMS games, such as Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, continue to perform well. The company expects to break even in the next financial year through revenue from existing games, cost reductions, and the release of a new CMS game.

"F1 Manager 2023 Joins Xbox Game Pass Today"
gaming3 years ago

"F1 Manager 2023 Joins Xbox Game Pass Today"

F1 Manager 2023, the latest management sim by Frontier Developments, has been added to the Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass libraries. Players can lead their own F1 team through a 23-race season as a Team Principle, with new features such as fully simulated races and a Sporting Director role. The game has received positive reviews and takes around 20 to 25 hours to complete. It is one of seven games joining Game Pass in October.