Fans of Planet Coaster 2 should mark their calendars—April 22 is set to deliver the game’s biggest update yet. Frontier Developments is rolling out Update 4, and it’s packed with exciting new features that promise to take park management and creativity to the next level.
From long-awaited gameplay elements like restaurants to customization tools and community upgrades, here’s a breakdown of what to expect when Planet Coaster 2 Update 4 goes live.
🍔 Restaurants Are Finally Here
One of the most requested features by the community—restaurants—is finally making its debut in Update 4. According to a new YouTube video from Frontier Developments, players will be able to:
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Use themed blueprints for quick and immersive designs
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Or build custom restaurants from scratch to suit any park’s style
This addition brings a deeper level of realism and guest management to the game, a must-have for any theme park sim fan.
💦 Customize Your Pools Like Never Before
Pool color customization is another standout feature in this update. Players can now:
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Change the water color in their pools
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Customize tile colors to match park aesthetics
It’s a small change with big impact, giving creators even more control over the look and feel of their water attractions.
🛠️ Workshop Support Gets Smarter
Frontier is also improving Workshop support with the addition of two helpful new categories:
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Featured Creators – highlighting top contributors
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Featured Creations – showcasing standout downloads
This update aims to make finding quality community content easier than ever, boosting the game’s creative ecosystem.
🎢 More Highlights from Update 4
That’s not all. Planet Coaster 2 Update 4 also includes:
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Enhancements to Franchise mode
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De-themed coaster variants for more freedom in design
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New scenery pieces to flesh out your park builds
The patch marks a turning point for the game, with a focus on quality-of-life improvements and fan-requested features.
📊 Player Reception Is Improving
While Planet Coaster 2 launched with mixed player reviews, things have been steadily improving. The game currently sits at a “Mostly Positive” rating from recent Steam reviews, while holding a Top Critic Average of 77 on OpenCritic. Update 4 could be the boost the game needs to win over even more fans.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dive back into Planet Coaster 2—or try it for the first time—April 22 is the perfect moment. With restaurants, pool customization, improved Workshop features, and much more, Update 4 is shaping up to be a game-changer for coaster enthusiasts and park architects alike.
Get ready to build smarter, dream bigger, and make your theme park vision come to life.
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