![]() The scenery pieces in the Europe Pack are also inspired by the wealth of architecture found across the continent, and the folklore of Europe. ![]() For our Planet Zoo: Europe Pack scenery, we wanted to focus on the idea of water and bridges as a connecting element between the different European countries and cultures. Steve: For new scenery themes, we take into account the architecture of the region or area we are focusing on, elements we know are often found in zoos, and pieces that are highly requested by our players. How did you ensure that the new options would stand out from what’s gone before? The new DLC allows you to build a unique new zoo. Our animators, riggers and character artists have also done a phenomenal job on these animals, so that makes it even harder to choose just one. ![]() Kilian: The badger is a great choice! I have roots in Bavaria myself, and as such the Alpine Ibex and European Fallow Deer tie for my favourites from Planet Zoo: Europe Pack for the childhood nostalgia factor. TSA: I have to say that the badger is my spirit animal. Lastly, the Fire Salamander Exhibit Animal was chosen for its unique colouration, temperate exhibit, and so that we could bring a new type of amphibian to the game. The European Badger is so widespread across Europe we felt its iconic stripes couldn’t be missing from the pack either. We chose the European Fallow Deer over other deer species for their versatile coat variations and abundance in European wildlife parks (additionally, this was a nice surprise for those of our community, who often try to guess which species are coming). The same goes for the Alpine Ibex, with their magnificent recovery from the brink of extinction in the Italian mountains. Steve: We look at several different factors when creating a roster of animals for a new pack, including their popularity in our player base, their conservation status and history, how common they are in captivity, if they would present any challenges in development, and if they fit within the wider ‘Zoopedia’ of animals available in the game.įor Planet Zoo: Europe Pack, the Eurasian Lynx was a must have – it’s Europe’s biggest native wild cat and has been the subject of an exciting rewilding project.
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