adminFrontier Developments is working with Disney on a new game based on Disney’s portfolio and intellectual property. The UK studio will fund, develop and publish the title, bringing experience from its creative management simulation games to the project. Details such as the game’s setting, platforms and release date have not been announced.
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What we know about the Frontier Developments Disney game
The agreement brings together Disney’s collection of brands and Frontier’s background in creative management simulation (CMS). In this genre, players typically build and manage creative environments, making planning and ongoing decisions central to the experience. Frontier says it intends to apply that expertise to the new project.
The announcement does not identify which Disney property will feature in the game or explain its gameplay. Until more information is shared, those details remain unconfirmed. Readers interested in the project should look for updates from the companies rather than rely on speculation about a particular franchise or release window.
Frontier’s experience with management simulation games
The Cambridge-based developer is known for the Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution franchises. It is also developing an unannounced Planet game based on its own intellectual property. The Disney project adds another title to the studio’s work in the CMS genre, but no further connection to these existing games has been confirmed.
Frontier CEO Jo Cooke said the collaboration supports the company’s strategy of developing creative management simulation franchises. Cooke also described the goal as bringing a dedicated community of creative players together with a well-known brand, and expressed enthusiasm for what the studio’s teams could create.
Why CMS games matter to Frontier
Frontier recently reported annual revenue of £104.8 million, an increase of 16%. Operating profit rose by 44% to £19 million, exceeding the previous record of £15.9 million in FY29. The company attributed its performance in part to its strategic focus on CMS games, which accounted for 90% of FY26 revenue.
The studio announced in 2023 that it would shift its focus toward CMS titles, saying the genre offered stronger and more predictable returns. Its stated plan is to deliver one CMS game each year and support long-term, sustainable growth through high-quality, evergreen franchises.
What to expect next
For now, the confirmed information is limited to the partnership, the Disney IP connection and Frontier’s role as funder, developer and publisher. No title, launch timing or platform details have been provided. The Frontier Developments Disney game will be worth following as the companies share concrete information about its concept and development.
