adminFrontier Developments FY26 results set a new company record, with adjusted operating profit rising 62% to £21.4 million. The UK-based developer linked its performance to strong trading, cost control and higher tax and expenditure credits, while its latest update also outlined leadership changes and upcoming game releases.
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Frontier Developments FY26 results: profit and revenue
Adjusted operating profit reached £21.4 million in FY26, the highest level in the company’s history. Frontier said the increase reflected strong trading, disciplined cost control, and higher tax and expenditure credits.
The comparison with the previous financial year also includes a one-off £3.9 million gain from the sale of publishing rights. Excluding that item, adjusted operating profit more than doubled year on year, according to the company. This distinction helps explain why the underlying year-on-year improvement is greater than the reported 62% increase.
Total revenue grew 16% to £104.8 million. Frontier attributed the rise to Jurassic World Evolution 3 and continued performance from the Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo franchises. Operating profit increased 97% to £25.0 million, reflecting strong underlying trading as well as a one-off transitional tax credit of £4.4 million.
When comparing these figures, note that adjusted operating profit and operating profit are separate measures in the update. The company’s stated explanations and one-off items provide useful context for understanding the changes between financial years.
Leadership changes and future plans
Frontier appointed Dan Lazarides as chief marketing officer last month. David Braben will continue as president and founder, and is due to move into a non-executive director role on October 1, 2026.
The studio has also signed an agreement with Disney to develop and publish a new title based on Disney’s portfolio and intellectual property. Frontier did not provide further details about the game in the update.
Its announced release schedule includes Planet Zoo 2, scheduled to launch on October 13, 2026, and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, which is expected before the end of FY27. Frontier is also developing a new game based on its own intellectual property. The project is in full development and on track, and the company aims to release an average of one CMS game per year.
For readers following the schedule, release dates and development plans can change. The dates above reflect the company’s stated plans in this financial update.
Management comments on the record year
CEO Jo Cooke described FY26 as a landmark year, pointing to record financial performance, the company’s CMS strategy and continued investment in its franchises. She also highlighted Frontier’s balance sheet, team and upcoming roadmap as foundations for sustainable growth and long-term returns for stakeholders.
Braben said he was proud of the teams’ work since founding Frontier in 1994. He expressed confidence in Cooke and the leadership team, and said his transition would allow him to focus on supporting the company’s journey, including oversight of its games.
What the Frontier Developments FY26 results indicate
The Frontier Developments FY26 results combine higher revenue, record adjusted operating profit and a pipeline of announced projects. The figures also include one-off items, so readers assessing the company’s performance should consider both the reported totals and the explanations Frontier provided for year-on-year changes.
