Frostpunk 2 News

Everyday we are getting closer to the release of the first Major Content Update for Frostpunk 2. As we really care about your feedback, and suggestions, we decided to give owners of Frostpunk 2 access to the update this weekend!

The exclusive pre-launch access will be available from May 2nd 5:00 PM GMT till May 5th 8:00 PM GMT for all owners of Frostpunk 2.

New gameplay features, UI upgrades, and many more awaits for you.



[h2]How to access it?[/h2]
- Right-click on Frostpunk 2 in your Steam Library and select Properties.



- Go to the Betas tab.
- In the dropdown menu, select "beta - free major content prerelease" to opt into the beta.



- Close the Properties window.
- The game should now appear as Frostpunk 2 [beta] in your library, and you’ll be able to play it.

[h2]Glimpse from the future[/h2]
Exclusively we would like to share something special with you.
Below you can find some of the arts from the upcoming update:













[h2]Fallback Branch availability [/h2]
As part of the 1.3.0 update, we’ve created a fallback branch: "release-1.2.3", which will be available on the update release on May 8th.

This branch contains the previous version of the game and is being kept specifically for you - who would like to still play it. One key reason why we decided to create this branch is mod support, as some mods may not be compatible with the upcoming changes in 1.3.0, and give the modders option for a smooth transition between these two updates.

[h2]Leave your feedback![/h2]
As we continue to develop our games with the community, we will appreciate your every feedback, about the upcoming update.

You can leave it in the special form here.

Join the discussion on our Discord

and save time this weekend to prepare your City! The Whiteout is coming...

It was literally only last week that 11 bit studios announced a new Frostpunk was on the way, even saying that it could have a release date "as early as 2027." Yet, here we are now, with the reveal of what it actually is. It's not Frostpunk 3, it's not a spinoff, it's Frostpunk 1886, a "reimagined" version of the original game. Yes, that basically just means that it's a remake, though it does sound like it's got a bit more going on from it than the original.

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[h2]The journey so far[/h2]
While the road ahead of Frostpunk 2 is filled with Free Major Content Updates, a console launch, and DLCs – and we’re extremely excited to show you in what ways our grand strategy / society survival game can still surprise you – we’ve also always wanted to continue our work on the city-builder survival experience that is Frostpunk 1. Both titles will continue to evolve side by side, offering players diverse and engaging gameplay experiences.



[h2]Looking back into the future[/h2]
As our internal Liquid Engine, that the first game was created on, is no longer in development, we’ve been looking for other ways to further expand upon Frostpunk for years now. When working on Frostpunk 2 in Unreal Engine 5, the limitations of our own Engine became that much more apparent but it also made us realize we could finally go back to when it all began – the moment the Great Storm came over New London in 1886.

With that in mind, we’re extremely excited to announce that we’ve already started development on a new Frostpunk project – one that recreates the experience of the original game in UE. That is also why we went for Frostpunk 1886. Let us know what you think about it in the comments!

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[h2]What are we aiming for?[/h2]
Our goal is to expand upon it with improved visuals, higher resolution, and all the other possibilities Unreal has to offer. Something that could be a great introduction to the world of Frostpunk for newcomers, but also a title that die-hard fans of the game would love to play on repeat.

We don't want to simply recreate the first game in a new engine – it’s to build upon the original experience. That’s why we plan to implement tons of new content, new mechanics, new events, technologies, and buildings – all with the aim of creating new ways to shape your society, including a completely new Purpose path in addition to the existing Faith and Order paths.

UE also gives us the opportunity to expand upon the world of the first Frostpunk with completely new content in the future, such as DLCs. Additionally, something you've been requesting for years will soon be possible: mod support. We know how long you’ve been requesting it, and we couldn’t be happier to finally make it happen!



[h2]Legacy we are proud of[/h2]
We don’t want to change the core premise of the game – the survival of the people of New London – but rather to recreate that experience with an even greater focus on the elements that made it meaningful in the first place.

While respecting the legacy of Frostpunk, we’re confident the new additions will only enrich the experience for fans and newcomers alike.

Now, we don’t want to leave you hanging without something more concrete – so here it is: we’re committed to releasing the game in 2027. Having games developed by us release more often than once every 5+ years is one of the ambitious changes we’ve taken upon ourselves – and this title is the first step toward making that happen.

For now, we’re leaving you with a tease (which we hope piqued your interest!) – but you can expect more info, including the game’s title, a first look at gameplay, and behind-the-scenes content, in the second half of the year as work on the game progresses.

Remember. The City Must...

2024 was a good year for 11 Bit Studios. With a generated revenue of PLN 140.54 million (£28.21 million), an 168.9% increase year on year, "marking the highest sales in the company's history". Mostly thanks to the release of Frostpunk 2, according to an investor report. So it's no wonder that the biggest takeaway from all of this is that there needs to be more Frostpunk games...
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