The latest Xbox Game Pass library update has introduced Planet Coaster 2, which is now available across three membership tiers. This is the fourth new title to reach the subscription service in April 2026 and the 58th Xbox Game Pass addition this year.
Planet Coaster 2 is a 2024 theme park management sim from British studio Frontier Developments. As the name implies, it is a direct sequel to the 2016 Planet Coaster, an indie darling rewarding control and creativity alike, which is estimated to have sold 4.8 million units on PC alone, according to an average of estimates from VG Insights, Gamalytic, and PlayTracker. While its commercial momentum is tracking behind its predecessor, Planet Coaster 2 debuted to comparably favorable reviews, as underlined by its "Strong" OpenCritic rating, based on 50 reviews with an average score of 78 and an 85% recommendation rate. It has also amassed over 7,500 Steam user reviews, 71% of which are positive, as of April 2026. Those two data points combined make Planet Coaster 2 one of the best-received modern rollercoaster tycoon games.
An Xbox Game Pass staple that's available on every tier of the service, including Essential, is getting $40 worth of...
