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Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection
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Release Date:
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September 30, 2008
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Rating:
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ESRB (E10+)
PEGI (3+)
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Features:
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Jeep Tours, Skytram Tours, Elevated Paths, Variant Skins, Predator & Prey, Marine Shows, Fossil Finding, Fossil Building, Dino Rampaging, and Disease Curing
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Interface:
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Gray
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Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection is a compilation pack for Zoo Tycoon 2 released on September 30th, 2008 for PC platforms. It includes Zoo Tycoon 2, and its four expansion packs: Endangered Species, African Adventures, Marine Mania, Extinct Animals, including the official Microsoft/Blue Fang custom content (With the exception of Asiatic Black Bear). The Ultimate Collection also includes the Dino Danger Pack downloaded content, as well as a new Menu Theme.
Disc Formatting
Not long after the compilation was released, there were instances of a disc formatting issue where the third disc was exactly like the second one.
The Zoo Tycoon website responded:
"In light of a few instances of a disc formatting issue with Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection (SKU# AXB-00033/UPC# 882224717298), Microsoft is immediately replacing the game. We are providing the correct disc to customers who believe they have obtained a copy of Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection with the formatting issue. Customers simply need to call the toll-free customer service hotline at 1-800-360-7561 to receive a replacement disc for the game. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your patience as we work quickly to resolve the issue."
Licensed to Ubisoft
Microsoft subsequently licensed Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection to Ubisoft, who re-released the game under its 'Exclusive" value brand in multiple territories and in a variety of formats - including a single disc DVD-ROM version for Windows PC.
External Links
Official website (2012 mirror)
Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Collection Unused / Scrapped / Removed Content