Two Point Museum players just got an early holiday gift. The Zooseum DLC doesn’t officially launch until December 2, but as of November 25, everyone who owns the base game can play a free preview right now. This isn’t a limited-time demo either. Everything you unlock during the preview becomes part of your permanent collection.
The free taster includes Silverbottom Park, a brand new museum location where you’ll manage wildlife exhibits instead of ancient artifacts or haunted relics. You can play through the first star of the five-star Zooseum campaign, explore the first three Points of Interest on the Farflung Isles expedition map, and hire Wildlife Experts to rescue over 40 different creatures. Two new animal-focused rooms are also available to build: Habitat Enclosures and Wildlife Welfare centers.
What Makes Zooseum Different
Zooseum is Two Point Studios’ biggest DLC for Two Point Museum, and it fundamentally changes how you approach museum management. Instead of sending experts to dig up fossils or retrieve magical artifacts, you’re rescuing animals from the wild and rehabilitating them in your museum. The DLC includes habitat animals that require large enclosures and terrarium critters that fit in smaller displays.
The new Wildlife Expert profession works differently from the Marine, Paranormal, or Fantasy specialists introduced in previous content. Wildlife Experts need to balance animal welfare with guest entertainment, making sure creatures are healthy while still being visible enough for visitors to appreciate. The DLC adds three Habitat Animals and four Terrarium critters in the free preview alone, with over 40 total wildlife exhibits available in the full release.
Silverbottom Park is the new museum location, and according to Two Point Studios, it features beautiful natural scenery that fits the wildlife theme. The Farflung Isles expedition map is where you’ll send teams to rescue animals, dealing with dilemmas and challenges specific to wildlife conservation. The preview unlocks three POIs: Sticky Thicket, Farflung Jungle, and The Heat Line, which provide six new exhibits, wildlife-themed decorations, and themed gift shop items like plushies, books, onesies, and posters.
Quality of Life Changes in Update 7.0
The free Zooseum preview launched alongside Update 7.0, which brings several improvements to the base game. The Exhibit Inspector system got a complete overhaul, making it easier to understand what exhibits need and how they’re performing. High-level Curator Class rewards were added, giving endgame players new goals to chase. Aquarium capacity was adjusted based on player feedback about marine exhibits feeling cramped.
Two Point Studios also added new workshop items and decorations that benefit all players, not just those planning to buy the full Zooseum DLC. Slushie and Hotdog Kiosks are now available for your museums, giving guests more food options and generating additional revenue streams. An extra Wildlife exhibit was added to the Bone Belt expedition map in the base game, providing a taste of the wildlife theme without requiring the DLC purchase.
How to Access the Free Preview
To play the Zooseum preview, you need to own Two Point Museum and complete the first star of Memento Mile in career mode. Once you’ve done that, Silverbottom Park will appear as an available location. If you prefer sandbox mode, you can jump straight into the preview without campaign progression requirements.
After gaining access, you can hire Wildlife Experts through the standard job advert system in any museum. The first three POIs of the Farflung Isles map will be available on the expedition screen, and you can start discovering Wildlife-themed exhibits immediately. Everything you unlock stays in your game permanently, so there’s no pressure to rush through the content before it disappears.
Platform Availability
The free Zooseum preview and Update 7.0 are available now on PC via Steam and Epic Games, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The full Zooseum DLC launches December 2 on these platforms, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for 2026. Early adopters can snag a 10 percent discount during the first week after launch.
What the Full DLC Includes
When Zooseum officially launches on December 2, the full package will expand significantly beyond the free preview. The complete five-star campaign will unlock, adding more objectives, challenges, and rewards. The Farflung Isles expedition map will expand with additional POIs beyond the initial three, providing access to the full roster of 40-plus wildlife exhibits.
New interactive displays are coming with the full DLC, though Two Point Studios hasn’t revealed specific details yet. Based on previous DLCs like Fantasy Finds, these displays will likely tie into the wildlife theme and provide unique guest experiences. Additional themed decorations and gift shop items will round out the content, letting you fully commit to a zoo aesthetic if you want.
The full DLC also promises more story content and objectives tied to Wiggy Silverbottom, the eccentric character behind Silverbottom Park. The free preview gives you a taste of the campaign narrative, but the full version will dive deeper into whatever chaotic schemes Wiggy has planned for combining museums and zoos.
Why Two Point Museum Keeps Growing
Two Point Museum launched on March 4, 2025, and has received consistent support from Two Point Studios ever since. The game built on the foundation established by Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus, refining the management sim formula with new mechanics like the expedition system and flexible museum layouts. Instead of building specific pre-designed rooms, players can create custom spaces using partition walls, giving them more creative freedom.
The first major paid DLC, Fantasy Finds, launched in July 2025 and introduced over 40 magical exhibits, a new Fantasy Expert profession, and the Scorched Earth expedition map. Like Zooseum, Fantasy Finds offered a free preview that let players explore the first three POIs without purchasing the full DLC. This approach has proven popular, letting players test content before committing to the purchase while rewarding current players with free additions to the base game.
Two Point Museum is currently nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2025, competing against other heavy hitters in the genre. The nomination reflects the game’s critical and commercial success, justifying Two Point Studios’ decision to continue expanding it with substantial DLC packs rather than moving immediately to a new project.
Community Reactions
The announcement of Zooseum sparked mixed reactions in the Two Point community. Many players are excited about the wildlife theme and the free preview offering genuine value. Others expressed disappointment that Zooseum might mean Two Point Zoo, a separate standalone game, is off the table. Some fans had hoped the studio would create a dedicated zoo management game in the style of Zoo Tycoon or Planet Zoo, and the DLC suggests Two Point Studios sees zoo content as close enough to museums that a separate game isn’t necessary.
Despite that concern, reception to the free preview has been positive. Players appreciate that the content isn’t time-limited and integrates seamlessly into the base game. The quality-of-life improvements in Update 7.0 address community feedback, showing Two Point Studios is listening to player concerns while expanding the game’s scope.
FAQs
Is the Two Point Museum Zooseum preview really free?
Yes, if you own Two Point Museum, the Zooseum preview is completely free. You can access Silverbottom Park, play the first campaign star, explore three expedition POIs, and keep everything you unlock permanently without purchasing the full DLC.
When does the full Zooseum DLC release?
The full Zooseum DLC launches on December 2, 2025 for PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for 2026. Early buyers get a 10 percent discount during the first week.
Do I need to buy Zooseum to keep the preview content?
No, everything in the Zooseum preview becomes part of the base game permanently. You can hire Wildlife Experts, explore the first three Farflung Isles POIs, and use wildlife exhibits in any museum without buying the full DLC.
What platforms is the Zooseum preview available on?
The free Zooseum preview and Update 7.0 are available now on PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Nintendo Switch 2 players will get access when the full DLC launches in 2026.
How do I access the Zooseum preview?
Complete the first star of Memento Mile in career mode to unlock Silverbottom Park. Alternatively, you can access the preview immediately in sandbox mode. Wildlife Experts can be hired through job adverts after meeting these requirements.
What does the full Zooseum DLC add beyond the preview?
The full DLC adds the remaining four campaign stars, additional Farflung Isles expedition POIs, over 40 total wildlife exhibits (versus the six in the preview), new interactive displays, more themed decorations, and expanded story content.
Will there be a standalone Two Point Zoo game?
Two Point Studios has not announced plans for a separate Two Point Zoo game. The Zooseum DLC suggests the studio considers zoo content close enough to museums that it fits as DLC rather than a standalone title.
Is Two Point Museum worth buying in 2025?
Two Point Museum has received strong reviews and is nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2025. With consistent free updates, substantial paid DLC, and an active community, it’s one of the best management sims currently available.
Conclusion
Two Point Studios continues proving they understand how to support a management sim properly. The free Zooseum preview isn’t a cheap marketing trick or a limited-time trial. It’s a legitimate slice of content that enhances the base game for everyone while giving potential buyers a real taste of what the full DLC offers. If you own Two Point Museum, there’s zero reason not to download Update 7.0 and check out Silverbottom Park. The worst case scenario is you get free wildlife exhibits and quality-of-life improvements. The best case is you fall in love with the wildlife management mechanics and decide the full DLC is worth buying when it launches December 2. Either way, Two Point Museum just got bigger and better at no cost to existing players, and that’s exactly how DLC support should work in 2025.