Blueprints

[BlueBlueBlue]

Hello! I hope everyone has had a nice week so far. I have heard that you can download blueprints, are you actually able to do that? If so, how?

[Jaggid Edje]

Yes, using the steam workshop.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/703080/workshop/

[Nariel]

At the top of this page (also Planet Zoo in you Steam games list) click on the workshop button. From there you can have a look at other players made blueprints that range from small simple shelters to whole mega zoos

Once you have decided which one you like, click on subscribe, the blueprint will be automatically downloaded into your game. You don't even need to close the game you can do this while you are playing. Once downloaded click on the blueprints button (when playing a mode like Franchise or Sandbox etc) from there you can see all of the blueprints you have downloaded and you can place them in your zoo at any time.

If you don't want them any more just click "unsubscribe" on the blueprint and they will be removed from the game, you can download them again from the workshop if you wish

However, caution when selecting blueprints. Some require DLCs, have a good look at the workshop page when picking a blueprint what DLCs where used to make the blueprint, if you don't have all of the required DLCs the blueprint will be locked in your game until you do.

Also, if playing Franchise/Challenge mode, you made need vet/mechanic research to use a blueprint. If it is locked in your game and you have all the DLCs required you need to do more research as the blueprint may contain themed pieces or certain enrichment items that you haven't researched yet

Finally, if you download a Zoo or other very large blueprint (it usually says sandbox/map or park file on the workshop page) you can't add the blueprint to your zoo you need to open the blueprint as a map. To do click on My Zoos on the main menu then downloads, there you can see all of the large blueprints that require whole maps to open. :D