Frostpunk 2 News

[p]Hello Citizens,
[/p][p]After recent events in our city, such as riots, rising tensions, and several minor civil wars between factions (including Icebox 360 and Deer parts), the Steward has decided it is time to settle this once and for all.[/p][p]For the first time ever, we are organizing the Great Faction Wars Contest in Frostpunk 2, starting February 20 and lasting for the next 7 weeks!
[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]How does it work?[/h2][p]Each week, we will announce a duel between two factions on our X, Discord, and Reddit. The faction that gathers more points will advance further in the bracket, moving one step closer to the Grand Finale. There will be 7 duels in total.[/p][p]We will collect points throughout the week based on data gathered from your playthroughs and announce the winner at the end of each round. (Remember to turn-on, playthrough data-sending option in the game)
[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]How do you gather points for your faction?[/h2]

• [p]Play Frostpunk 2: Fractured Utopias [/p]
• [p]Progress the skill tree of the dueling faction in your playthrough (For example, if the Menders are facing the Venturers, choose the faction you want to support and try to enact a Utopia with them) [/p]
• [p]Each unlocked milestone in a faction’s skill tree grants 1 point [/p]
• [p]Enacting a Utopia grants 5 points for your faction
  
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[p]Every decision matters. Every milestone counts.

[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Want to contribute even more?[/h2]

• [p]Follow our social media channels and watch them change depending on which faction is currently winning. [/p]
• [p]Join our Discord, assign yourself the special role of your favorite faction, and proudly represent your community. [/p]
• [p]Participate in dedicated faction voice channels to rally support and find fellow citizens during your gameplay.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]What is at stake?[/h2][p]Honor, Glory, and The Title of the Community’s Favourite Faction.
[/p][p]To spice things up, we’ve prepared some crazy tribute awards for each winning faction every week (which might be a little questionable…).
[/p][p]We even forced the Game Director of Frostpunk to record a special video where he will personally appraise the final winner (even if he won't like it).
[/p][p]Check out our social media and Discord every week to see how we honour each winner! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]The Steward is watching.
[/p][p]Now it is your turn to decide the future.
[/p][p]~ 11 bit studios Team[/p][p]
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[p]Hello Citizens,
[/p][p]Over the past few weeks, we have carefully reviewed all the issues you reported regarding the Fractured Utopias DLC. This update includes numerous bug fixes, improvements to general gameplay and the “Plague” Tale, memory optimization, crash fixes, and achievement fixes.
[/p][p]Thank you for staying vigilant and reporting these issues. Please continue sharing your valuable feedback and leaving reviews, as they are always a opportunity for us to see whether our direction and changes are heading the right way.
[/p][p]Check out the full changelog below:

[/p][h3]Patch Notes:[/h3][p][/p][p]General Gameplay[/p]

• [p]Survivalists’ Headquarters territory exploration threat decrease effect now stacks[/p]
• [p]'Optimise Inputs' ability no longer lowers the Automaton Factory building output[/p]
• [p]It is no longer possible to research Criminal Reparation, Guard Immunity, Crime Elimination, Treatment and Housing Distribution policies without a built Council [/p]
• [p]Air Transport Hub now affects buildings inside the districts[/p]
• [p]Optimized performance during temperature change events in late game[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Study Mementos community action can no longer be used to research a Cornerstone if no other research is available[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Menders housing reindeer capacity is now influenced by district’s efficiency level[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Effect text for the Emergency Essentials policy now matches the actual gameplay effect[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed 'Wine and Dine' Bohemians ability appearing available when there are no available Troupes after certain conditions are met[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed the Martial Law not decreasing the Guard Squad cost of the Organise Filtration Posts ability[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed a possibility of duplicated negotiation options for Bohemians[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed 'Study Mementos' Community Action not reducing Stockpile of Mementos[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] IEC sites can no longer be given to the Herders[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Undying Outposts are no longer available for Beacon and IEC sites[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed warm output modifier not being applied to Logistic District if it is already affected by Proving Grounds [/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Goods Emporium proximity effect now stacks with Heat Auctions instead of overwriting it[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Push district boundaries ability can now be used on deactivated district [/p]

[hr][/hr][p]‘Plague’ Tale [/p]

• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed the sudden huge spike of Plague infected citizens, which could lead to premature and unexpected Tale failure[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] New ability: Test Plague Therapies[/p]
  • [p]Unlocks after searching Patient Zero Location[/p]
  • [p]Can be used in districts with the Research Institute[/p]
  • [p]Converts limited amount of contaminated into regular sick citizens; some will die during the process [/p]
  • [p]Each use speeds up Plague Vaccine research[/p]
    • [p]Does not apply retroactively to old Plague save states[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Increased the amount of vaccines produced by Pharmaceutical Labs[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Plague research costs fewer heatstamps[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Contaminated and Vaccinated modifiers will no longer remain applied to the communities after Plague Tale is finished[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Slightly increased the number of contaminated citizens when an outbreak occurs[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Trust increase modifier after using vaccines is now visible on the Trust tooltip[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Vaccinate Population objective not updating immediately after a death event occurs[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed ‘Boost Research’ ability not being available for the rest of Utopia Builder if ‘Accelerate Vaccine Production’ was active during the Tale ending
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[hr][/hr][p]‘Doomsayers’ Tale[/p]

• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Citizens leaving the city due to Doomsayers narrative events are no longer counted as deaths [/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Doomsayers’ Council animation pool was limited to better match their identity
  
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[hr][/hr][p]Achievements[/p]

• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] ‘Art in Ruins’ achievement now no longer resets progress if the  worn-out district was disabled during the required 100 weeks[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed ‘We are not the same’ achievement not unlocking if Utopia builder was started eight times with a different Faction[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Added additional safety checks to ‘Miracle Worker’ achievement to make sure only Plague deaths are taken into consideration[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Interface[/p]

• [p]Major memory and object count optimizations to widgets[/p]
• [p]Pause game keybinding can now be changed[/p]
• [p]Improved Affinity emblems visibility on the construction radial [/p]
• [p]Area Effects for Hubs are now displayed in Research Topic panel[/p]
• [p]Improved Utopia tree visuals on lower screen resolutions to prevent overlapping[/p]
• [p]Production district will no longer reset output mode upon district expansion[/p]
• [p]Fixed Story Mode submenu chapter selection navigation issues on lower screen resolutions[/p]
• [p]Fixed camera position during negotiations when playing with a controller[/p]
• [p]Fixed camera rotation being possible on the faction formation screen when playing with a controller[/p]
• [p]Fixed a softblock when attempting to fulfill the Algorithm promise when playing with a controller[/p]
• [p]Fixed overlapping prompts in the Council when inspecting delegates[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with city chat bubbles disappearing too quickly after The Council voting[/p]
• [p]Fixed Old Waystation deposit displaying Logistic units count on the tooltip[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed no DLC dialogue window when attempting to load a DLC save file with no DLC applied on Mac devices[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed overlapping and disappearing resources on the top HUD when switching between Cities after Hides and Reindeer resources were unlocked[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Districts construction cost is now visible in the Utopia Tree[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Improved readability of golden texts in in-game main menus[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed opening Faction panel/Utopia Tree not canceling current active Expand/Adjust placement input[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed lines connecting Utopia Tree nodes not appearing when player enters the panel for the first time[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed lines connecting Utopia Tree nodes placement on lower screen resolutions[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed persisting zoom story cursor on loading a save file during an active Icebloods’ Cutthroat Frostbreaking[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Various minor visual improvements to Utopia Tree and Faction Panel[/p]

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[/p][hr][/hr][p]Art[/p]

• [p]Optimizations to the shadow count aimed to improve gpu and memory performance[/p]
• [p]Various improvements and fixes to hubs VFX[/p]
• [p]Increased the size of the Insulated Districts outlines in the Heatmap overlay[/p]
• [p]Fixed visual artifacts on some of the UI elements occurring for RTX 50-series users[/p]
• [p]Tweaks and improvements to road generation logic around hubs[/p]
• [p]Minor optimizations to texture compression[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Minor ability icon tweaks and improvements.[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Converted Faction Housing district panel now features faction related 2D art[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Secondary faction hubs (Overseers, Menders) and regular hubs no longer feature 2D art [/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Improved Technocrats’ Hub visuals when placed on uneven terrain[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Technocrats’ exclusive buildings should no longer lose cable connections after loading a save file[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Imperial Academy being visible on the frostland map[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Numerous minor visual improvements to faction districts
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[p]Audio[/p]

• [p]Improvements to faction districts SFX[/p][p][/p]

[p]Other[/p]

• [p]Fixed a few crashes related to threading and general under-the-hood memory handling operations[/p]
• [p]Fixed crashing Prologue save states created before 1.5.x patch[/p]
• [p]Memory optimizations[/p]
• [p]Localization fixes [/p]

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Thank you for your ongoing support! [/p][p][/p][p]Take care,[/p][p][/p][p]~ 11 bit studios Team[/p][p]
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[p]Hello Citizens!
[/p][p]Here in Poland, winter has already come and temperatures have dropped to more than minus 15 degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit). It is not quite as cold as the Frostland, but it feels like the perfect moment to look back at the most important moments of last year and step into 2026 with even more heat in our Generators.


[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Artbook and Anthology Kickstarter Campaign
[/h3][p]Last year, we launched our very first Kickstarter campaign for the Frostpunk Artbook and Anthology, and we can proudly call it a success. Over 3,500 backers trusted us, and you fully funded it in just a couple of minutes! Thank you so much for making this possible.
[/p][p]Since its release in 2018, Frostpunk has captivated millions of players worldwide. The story of humanity’s struggle against an icy apocalypse inspired us not only to create a sequel, but also to expand the rich lore of the Frostpunk universe.
[/p][p]After the success of the Polish language edition of the book, and many internal discussions, we decided that Kickstarter was the best way to share this project with a wider audience. It also gave us the opportunity to add exclusive items and keep full creative control over a franchise that is very close to our hearts, while making it accessible to fans around the world.
[/p][p]Keep an eye out for upcoming updates on our Kickstarter campaign page:[/p][p]https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/11bitstudios/frostpunk-anthology-and-frostpunk-2-artbook


[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Free Major Content Update
[/h3][p]Alongside numerous playtests and patches throughout 2025, we released a very well received Free Major Content Update back in May. It introduced a wealth of new content, including new heat mechanics, a brand new map for Utopia Mode, and challenges with new quests and storylines.
[/p][p]Thank you for all your reviews and comments. They are incredibly important to us and help shape Frostpunk 2 around your needs and expectations, so don’t hesitate to leave them if you haven't done so yet! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][h3]
Patch 1.4 - Controller Support and Console Launch
[/h3][p]On September 18th we were celebrating the console release of Frostpunk 2! But PC citizens were not forgotten on this day. We released a Patch 1.4 bringing full controller support and improved UI.

We’ve created the gamepad experience for Frostpunk 2 based on feedback from the first installment. Our goal was to make it as intuitive as possible, letting you make crucial decisions with just a single tilt of the thumbstick. And now citizens from all major platforms can enjoy the Frostpunk 2 experience, which really makes us proud.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Modding Contest
[/h3][p]The Frostpunk modding community has continued to grow since the game’s release, and seeing your creativity reshape the world of Frostpunk fills Steward with pride.
[/p][p]That is why we organized the Frostpunk 2 Modding Contest. New buildings, new laws, and even multiplayer concepts showed just how far the community can push the game. We are incredibly happy to have our modders and their passion on board.
[/p][p]You can check out the winners in a special trailer, which we have prepared just for this occasion.

[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Frostpunk 1886 Reveal
[/h3][p]Many of you waited for this moment just as eagerly as we did. Frostpunk 1886, a reimagined version of the original Frostpunk, is planned to launch in 2027.
[/p][p]Our goal is to expand upon the original experience with improved visuals, higher resolution, and all the possibilities that Unreal Engine offers. It will serve as a great entry point for newcomers, while also giving longtime fans a reason to return again and again.
[/p][p]This is not about simply recreating the first game in a new engine. We want to build upon it with new content, mechanics, events, technologies, and buildings. This also includes a completely new Purpose path, alongside the existing Faith and Order paths, offering fresh ways to shape your society.
[/p][p]Stay tuned for upcoming updates and City Dispatch videos in 2026.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Fractured Utopias Announcement and Launch
[/h3][p]On December 8th, we released our very first DLC for Frostpunk 2, Fractured Utopias. The expansion enhances eight existing factions in Utopia Builder Mode with new skill trees, dedicated HUB-s, and perks, making them feel even more integral to the experience.
[/p][p]We also completely redesigned the main menu and introduced one of the most requested features, the ability to force your starting faction.
[/p][p]After a year of improvements shaped by your feedback, this expansion pushes Utopia Builder Mode even further with distinct faction identities, new laws, over one hundred new events, and additional buildings.[/p][p]And this is only our first DLC. The remaining 2 will launch this year!

We hope you are ready for what comes next.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Last Days to Sign-Up for Frostpunk L.A.R.P. with Larp Venture
[/h3][p]Another edition of Frostpunk live role play is coming, once again in collaboration with our friends at Larp Venture. This is the final week to sign up for the official Frostpunk The Last Recon survival horror LARP, with a 20 percent discount using the code WINTERSALE.
[/p][p]Visit Poland and experience the world of Frostpunk in a way that truly gets under your skin.

https://larpventure.com/en

[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]And now, we are entering 2026 with fresh energy and excitement for what lies ahead. Thank you once again for your continued support and feedback, which helped us develop and grow the game throughout 2025.
[/p][p]There are still many things we want to unveil, and we cannot wait to share them with you.
[/p][p]Stay tuned, Citizens.
[/p][p]~ 11 bit studios Team[/p][p]
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[p]Hello Citizens,

After your recent reports we fixed a problem with save files in the recent update, thank you so much for provided feedback!

Fixed:

- Fixed crash when loading save files created on Forsaken Valley and Jagged Bay Utopia Builder maps prior to 1.5.2 update

Frostkit:

- Updated to version 1.5.3

Stay warm!

~ 11 bit studios Team[/p]

[p]Hello Citizens,
[/p][p]We’re back with massive list of fixes this time. Most of them address issues you’ve reported recently. Thank you for your ongoing feedback and for the overwhelmingly positive reception of the DLC!
[/p][h3]Patch Notes:
[/h3][p]Interface[/p]

• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Added tooltips with requirements information to ‘Enact Utopia’ buttons in Faction menus[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Added option to ‘Decline’ Faction quest when using Controller[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Utopia menus are no longer available for Contained Factions[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Plague Naming modal not being displayed when using Controller[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Changed color and text capitalization during Utopia Cinematic[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed mismatched information between effects and amount of required Imperial Academies in Mementos resource tooltip[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Faction Hubs now use separate colors for outlines markings[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed {Boss} tag being visible in one of the Plague Tale quests[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed few cases of missing icons [/p]
• [p]Fixed Deposit trackers not being visible in Colonies [/p]
• [p]Fixed text wrapping in Idea Tree menu when using Controller[/p]
• [p]Fixed parallax effect in Big Lens for Colony Ending [/p]
• [p]Fixed warning modal interaction in Scenario Menu when using Skip Prologue option with Controller[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect modifier information being displayed in Outpost tooltip when ‘Frontier Footholds’ Law is active[/p]
• [p]Fixed ESC keybind not working after closing Heatmap mode[/p]
• [p]Fixed Centrist Laws being incorrectly displayed when using save files created prior to 1.5 Update[/p]
• [p]Improved navigation in Faction menus[/p]
• [p]New maps have now distinguished marking in Utopia Builder menu[/p]

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[/p][p]Gameplay[/p]

• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed massive population increase when completing Legionnaires Hub Consequence Arc[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Removed Cold modifier that was applied to Districts adapted to Legionnaires [/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Venturers Core Bounty ability refunding all stockpile cost upon completion[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Venturers 'Industry Financiers' trait effect being applied to all Districts and Buildings[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Technocrats Hubs proximity effect not working on Main District on Hanging Rock and Dreadnought maps[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Overseers Utopia introduction quest soft-block, when all Mementos deposits were depleted before Imperial Academy is constructed[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Icebloods ‘Resource Hunt’ ability no longer has possibility to gather Cores during ‘Depleted Cores’ Tale[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Bohemians ‘Rubble Fairs’ effect being applied to all Districts[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed possibility of Faction War being spawned when any Plague Event is currently active in the City[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed case of too many Rallies Lenses and Quests being started at the same time during Plague Tale[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed global Vaccinate ability not being available in Colonies[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed deaths from Virus not being counted towards Beacon of Hope quest[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Detainees Community no longer has ‘Promise’ Community action available during Plague Tale[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Archeology Hub no longer has access to ‘Insulate’ ability[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Goods Emporium proximity effect no longer lowers output of Automated Workforce Factory[/p]
• [p]‘Heat Homes’ Community Action is no longer available to Icebloods[/p]
• [p]Fixed ‘Depleted Cores’ Tale main quest not being occasionally completed when activating IEC Core Factory Site[/p]
• [p]Fixed possibility of Faction not being fully dissolved after Faction War[/p]
• [p]Proteans no longer come back after being banished from the City[/p]
• [p]Added resource variants to Forsaken Valley and Jagged Bay maps[/p]
• [p]Increased Legionnaires Ability prefabs production from 2 to 8[/p]

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[/p][p]Art[/p]

• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Proteans Hub Windows emissives during high Tension[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Several changes to artwork used in Ghosts and Lenses[/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Technocrats Hub elements are no longer visible in Heatmap mode [/p]
• [p]\[Fractured Utopias] Faction Hubs no longer disappear on Frostland View[/p]
• [p]Added Districts snow caps on Low Quality tiles on Consoles[/p]
• [p]Fixed snow flickering when rotating camera during Whiteout on Low Graphics Settings[/p]
• [p]Fixed road visuals on Forsaken Valley map[/p]
• [p]Fixed several issues with Buildings LOD[/p]
• [p]Fixed machines not being visible during frostbreaking on Windswept Peaks Map[/p]

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[/p][p]Other[/p]

• [p]Fixed occasional issue with DLC content not being available immediately after the game being launched[/p]
• [p]Fixed rare crash on changing District Efficiency Level[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue game objects not being properly cleaned when loading save files multiple times during the same game session[/p]
• [p]Credits update[/p]

[p][/p][p]Stay tuned for the next updates!

~ 11 bit studios Team[/p]