Do you hear that barking? Purring? Scratching at the door? The pets-in-need of Animal Shelter 2 can’t wait to meet their new caretakers! Following the warm reception of the first game, the creators are taking a step further – coming with an all-new game, full of adorable animals and heart-melting moments that you won’t be able to pause.
Games Incubator has officially announced that Animal Shelter 2 will launch on PC via Steam on July 23. Time to visit the coziest shelter in town – and this time, you don’t have to handle the responsibility alone. Thanks to new online co-op mode, players can team up with friends to build a top-notch haven for their furry friends!
The official launch trailer is now live:
Animal Shelter 2 isn’t just a bigger version of the original - it’s packed with a range of new features. The sequel brings visual upgrades for both animals and the surroundings, and now your shelter is also fully customizable! Give it a name (visible in-game), resize rooms, repaint walls, or add decorations – some of which will directly improve the comfort of your animals, your staff, and visitors, increasing the chances for adoption!
You’ll also be able to adopt a pet yourself, as well as support donations or other forms of aid available on the map – in addition to the main area, there will be interventions in three types of procedurally generated locations, making each new spot even more unique!
But that’s just the beginning! Here’s what else awaits future caretakers in Animal Shelter 2:
🤝New Mode – Co-op: Taking care of animals is serious business – but it’s a lot easier (and way more fun) with friends. In online co-op mode, you and your dream-team can manage the same shelter together – share the workload or wipe each other’s tears, the choice is yours.
🦸Staff & Volunteers System: Hire NPCs in special uniforms and welcome volunteers to your team. Build a perfect crew dedicated to giving animals the care they deserve.
💊Advanced Medical System: Sometimes a quick help may not be enough – chronic conditions require you to monitor medicine doses closely, and in complicated cases, your furry patient may need external testing. Once the health issues are under control, you ‘just’ need to tackle those tricky behavioral issues!
🍂Day/Night & Seasonal Cycles: Tired after the night shift? Well, that’s part of the job! Keep your shelter cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Don’t forget to shovel snow, patch up leaky roofs, and keep your animals dry and cosy – when wet or cold, pets are more likely to get seriously sick.
Thanks to the enthusiastic player support, the team is also continuing the community-nominated shelter fundraisers, which have previously helped deliver over $30,000 to animals in need. Submissions for this new round will open soon via Steam and a dedicated form. Learn more about the last fundraiser HERE.
Animal Shelter 2 launches July 23, 2025, on PC via Steam. Add it to your wishlist today, and don’t miss a single bark! For more details, check out the official Steam page.
Assets – including screenshots and key art – are available HERE.
