Frontier just revealed something big — two brand-new trademark filings that hint at a serious expansion of their franchise beyond zoos and theme parks! On February 21, they registered "Planet Resort" AND "Planet Festival," which means we're getting an event management game built on the same engine as Zoo and Coaster. This isn't just another sequel; it's a move into festival planning and resort operations — think music festivals with crowd flow, vendor placement, and real-time incident response, all wrapped in that signature Frontier polish.

Why this matters is because Frontier has been riding two horses for too long, and both have been controversial: Planet Zoo with its microtransaction controversy and server issues, and Planet Coaster's slow turnaround on bug fixes despite great reviews. By branching into the "Planet" brand as a broader IP rather than just tied to one park type, they can build new communities around fresh gameplay while carrying their reputation forward — which is both exciting and risky. I'm genuinely hyped for whatever Festival mechanics we get but also watching closely because every new Frontier title carries the baggage of past controversies; let me know what you think about a festival sim vs. another zoo/theme park entry!

Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/frontier-is-making-a-planet-game-that-isnt-about-zoos-or-rollercoasters-and-has-just-filed-trademarks-for-planet-resort-and-planet-festival/