With the recent release of Free Major Content Update, it's time to chart the next course in our journey with Frostpunk 2. And yes, this is the consoles launch this summer.
But before that, we would like to thank you again for all the feedback to the recent update, as it helps us constantly improve the game.
We hear you loud and clear - your excitement for console ports hasn’t gone unnoticed, and we truly appreciate your patience, as we are doing everything to deliver polished product on it's release.
You can also expect that each upcoming DLC will be preceded by a Free Major Content Update (marked with gold milestones), packed with tons of new content and improvements, which will be available for every Frostpunk 2 owner, without purchasing any of DLC.
To meet all your expectations, include so much free content in between, and deliver the quality of all upcoming DLC's, we decided to move the second DLC - codenamed Aurora - to 2026.
A better future lies ahead!
Stay strong, because The City Must Not Fall.
~ 11 bit studios team
Free Major Content Update Hotfix #1
Hello Citizens,
Below you will find the full list of recent improvements in the latest update:
Gameplay
- It is no longer possible to make any Negotiation promise without getting votes as a reward - Fixed game freeze on weather change if heat auto allocation was enabled - Fixed Rail Hub not affecting Food District properly (fix will apply only to newly constructed hubs) - Fixed some max-upgraded Settlements being disabled during Whiteout - Fixed Surplus Heat narrative event appearing without Council having been built - Fixed Heat demand reduction from Adaptation Cornerstone being displayed in the tooltip as working for buildings - Fixed Secret Police affecting homeless numbers in the City - Fixed hubs range calculating issue after loading a save file - Fixed infinite heatstamps exploit on district reactivation - Fixed Catastrophic Cold objective of Depleted Cores Tale always failing the game if Cold reaches Catastrophic - Fixed District Insulation bonus not applying if upgrade was completed on turned-off district
Interface
- Added freezing animations for frozen district panels - Fixed Lily May being obscured by text on some occasions - Fixed Area Trait outlines remaining visible after deselecting the district for construction with the opened construction panel - Fixed proximity trackers flickering when hovering over - Fixed top HUD not showing proper information about fuels after changing the currently viewed city - Fixed the wrong tooltip on deactivated district after resolving the Protest - Fixed wrong modifier being displayed in Hospital research panel after choosing first or third option in "Give me your tired and poor" lens in Beacon of Hope challenge - Fixed visibility issues of Generator Panel in Dark mode - Fixed Generator sending critical overdrive warning on the UI at all times - Some minor UI fixes and tweaks
Art
- Citizens are now visible in the Heat Management overlay - Fixed rally props being visible on the heatmap - Fixed some minor Idea Tree visual issues - Fixed artwork for fallback policies - Fixed freezing postprocess not working properly for temperatures between -90C and -120C - Fixed faction portrait always displaying the default image during negotiations - Some minor art polish and tweaks - Main District will no longer be elevated during some playthroughs
Other
- Fixed the empty input issue - Added warning message about balance changes regarding pre-1.3 saves - Updated FSR4 and DLSS3 libraries - Localization fixes - Fixed Survivor save sometimes not being created upon returning to the Main Menu - Fixed rare crash on demolishing a big number of districts at the same time - Fixed crash in DLSS denoiser when using FSR on some GeForce GPUs - Some minor Analitycs tweaks
Thank you for your ongoing feedback!
Stay warm,
~ 11 bit studios team
Frostpunk 2 | City Unbound Ep. 9 - The Heat, The Pit and The Serenity
Watch new special episode of “City Unbound”, where you will find more about some new features that arrived in the latest update.
Epic whiteouts, mass migration
As we all know, Frostpunk 2 can be a challenging game. Since its premiere, we’ve received a lot of feedback from you on what could be improved to make it even harder. That’s why in the upcoming patch, we’ve introduced a few new challenges to the game, like epic whiteouts that will take some time to pass. There’s also a recurring migration crisis that will force you to find shelter for a constant stream of desperate newcomers.
Heat Management System, Serenity mode
Of course, just like The Steward of New London, we’re not completely heartless. Apart from new obstacles to tackle, we’ll throw in a few conveniences. The most important one is an advanced heat management system. It will allow you to pinpoint places in your city that need more warmth while at the same time sacrificing other, less demanding districts and buildings.
That’s not all, we also have something for those who would like to tackle Frostpunk 2 with less pressure. A new addition called the Serenity Mode, will give a formidable headstart while starting a new game. Abundance of resources as well as toning down the conflicts inside the city will let you familiarize yourself with the game without the need for a rocky start.
We hope that they will keep your game interesting while you wait for even more future additions.
As we still want to develop the game with our community, you can leave your feedback about new update in the comments. This is always a big hint for us in which direction we should proceed.
Stay warm!
~ 11 bit studios team
Free Major Content Update is Live!
Hello Citizens!
As we continue our commitment to developing Frostpunk 2, we’d like to turn up the generator’s heat a little and give you an overview of the new Free Major Content Update and what awaits you in New London - starting today.
But before we get into there is something more important we need to say. Your feedback not only gives us valuable insights into what we can improve, but also sparks new ideas in our creative furnace every day. Without you, it would never have been possible to expand the Frostpunk universe as far as we have today.
On top of all the DLCs that await you in the future, we are committed to delivering additional Free Major Content Updates for Frostpunk 2, creating new opportunities for the franchise - just as we did with the Artbook & Anthology Kickstarter, and of course, develop recently announced Frostpunk 1886. Each of these titles has its own dedicated team, pouring heart and effort into every detail.
So here’s a message from all of us to you:
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
We’re now reaching another milestone in Frostpunk 2’s journey with the release of Free Major Content Update. Once you’ve played it, don’t forget to leave your review on Steam!
This update introduces a tons of new content, including new heat mechanics, brand new map in utopia mode, and challenges with new quests and storylines (more information below).
Check out the new trailer on YouTube:
Patch 1.3 Highlights
New Map: The Pit
Large map with distinctive "proto-crater" pit counted as mountain terrain, built around the remnants of a failed Generator project.
Sandbox location available in Utopia Builder mode as a starting location or a Frostland colonization site, offering more variation to the gameplay.
Tales from the Frostland
Narrative-driven optional challenges designed to deepen Utopia Builder’s replayability and storytelling.
Take part in new challenges, each introducing a unique quest and storyline. Multiple Tales can be combined in a single playthrough. Complete a Tale to unlock a unique Monument Hub to “decorate” your city, but be careful: failure results in game over!
Important: All Tales are designed to be easily expanded and modded by the community in the future!
Overhauled Heating System
The biggest systemic change since launch: localized heat management bringing deeper strategy and consequences.
Starting with a redesigned Generator UI for better control and feedback, now you can manage temperature by district, with unique local effects, and consequences when heat is lacking, such as sickness, injuries, or even death. Use the brand-new Heatmap View to visualize district temperature, insulation, heat sources, and proximity bonuses.
The changes affect more than just temperature, they also impact your citizens. They now react to heating shortages through negotiations, protests, or praise. Deaths are now tied to specific factions and communities.
We’ve expanded the Idea Tree and laws, adding:
9 new research topics
2 new buildings
3 rebalanced technologies
1 new law
5 reworked laws
Serenity Mode
A return of the beloved Frostpunk mode, offering a more relaxed playthrough.
We’ve brought back a well-loved mode for those who want to explore the Frostlands without too much stress. Serenity Mode includes:
Gentler weather
Abundant resources
Shorter whiteouts
No Fervour system (minimal protests, no faction conflict)
This mode is fully compatible with other difficulty presets (e.g., Survivor, Extreme).
Core Game Improvements
Subtle but impactful refinements across the board to improve playability.
We've rebalanced the prologue for smoother pacing, added a midpoint start option, and updated quests. Tutorials for key systems, such as District Temperature and Community Actions, have been improved.
City visuals now show a denser population, clearer building visibility, and better roadfinding. Districts have improved shapes, there's now an option for manual Plaza placement, and you can use a legacy urban layout if you prefer.
Frostkit 1.0: Modding Tools Leave Beta
A huge step forward for the modding community as Frostkit goes live!
For our final big change, we’ve saved the cherry on top - Frostkit. In close collaboration with our amazing modding community, we’ve developed a tool to simplify and empower your beautiful, creative work. We can't wait to see your creations, and how they will shape Frostpunk 2 in the future!
Now, we’re proud to announce that Frostkit is officially out of beta, with features such as:
Search bar
Mod menu visual overhaul
Play-in-editor mode
Improved loading times
Tutorials
And much more!
Remember to share your feedback and leave a review on Steam!
Join us on Discord and Reddit to discuss it with the community.
We hope you will enjoy the update!
Stay warm, ~ 11 bit studios team
Full Patch notes:
Gameplay
Updated gameplay feature - Heat management. Heat management has been reworked with a focus on locality. - Districts now have local heat levels, replacing the global heat demand concept - Each district now has several basic heat levels. Freezing, Very Cold, Cold, Chilly, Livable, Warm, each with local effects. - Heat levels can be increased by distributing heat from the generator through Heat Allocation, with multiple levels of allocation available - District proximity effects now apply to one city cell individually; previously, 3 cells were required for the effect to apply - Each Housing District now have the exact number of people it can accommodate - Every Community and Faction can now occupy an individual district - New city overlay related to Heat Management - Revamped Laws and Researches which previously affected Heat demand, now relate to Heat Levels - New Researches are available in Research Institute to support reworked heating mechanics
New Utopia Builder set of settings - Tales from the frostland. New challenges that expand the Utopia Builder experience, adding depth to both difficulty and narrative. - Beacon of Hope - Provide shelter and resources for all newcomers escaping their fallen city - Apocalyptic Whiteout - Survive a catastrophic and long Whiteout - Depleted Cores - Search the frostland to restore an unfinished IEC Core Factory - Beating each challenge unlocks a buildable Monument
New Utopia Builder difficulty setting - Serenity mode. Relaxed mode with easier start, mild weather, abundant resources, shorter whiteouts and no faction wars.
New Utopia Builder map - The Pit. Plan around a failed Generator construction site and try to create a thriving city
The district area can now be readjusted after its construction, along with the Buildings placement
Balance
The generator can now produce a limited amount of power. Additional power levels are unlocked via researches
Adaptation cornerstone now nullifies the consequences of Chilly temperature
Workers' Shifts and Apex Workers now reduce sickliness produced by non-housing districts
Waste Heat Conversion now makes extraction districts generate heat proximity and disease
Heatpipe Watch children's fallback allows activating additional Heatpipe Watch as an ability
Rebalanced the early stages of Prologue, granting a smoother entry with an opening in the midpoint of the playthrough
Expanded randomisation of frostland in Utopia Builder
Frostbreaker cost is now counted per cell instead of per usage
Housing district rebalance
Removed 3rd tier upgrade
Base Housing District now has an available Special Building slot
Interface
District panels have been refreshed to follow gameplay changes
Generator panel redesign
Chapter selection settings menu redesign
Updated the city needs top widget to reflect heat management changes, and put more emphasis on temperature
New tutorial modals explaining District Temperature, District Abilities and Community Actions
Clicking on the empty Building slot on the District Panel now brings up the Building construction panel
Districts now have their unique names
Deaths, injuries and absentees notifications are displayed over the affected districts
Moved economy overlays from bottom right to top left
Improved visibility of Hostile relations with Factions and Communities
Art
Improved overall district visuals. Toggleable in settings, so Steward can choose between planned and organic urban layout
Steward can now select where the Building slot will be placed within the constructed district
Refreshed some of the Buildings visuals
Improved visibility of Buildings in the district
A lot of new artwork for narrative events
New artwork for district panels to reflect the current heating level in the district
Updated and expanded artwork for story mode faction/community frontmen
Improved city life visuals
Improved roads pathfinding logic
New visual effect for cells selected for District construction
Other
Upgraded game engine to Unreal Engine 5.4.3
Optimized loading and saving times
Game performance optimizations
New achievements: - Guiding Light - Apocalypse Nah - Raiders of the Lost Cores - Born Ready - No One Left Behind - Seen Worse - Gotta Go Fast
Mods
Play in Editor is now available in Frostkit
Mod Menu visual overhaul
Added a search bar
Added Cook Mod button inside the Frostkit
Significant optimizations to Frostkit loading times
Added multiple tutorials and sample mods to lower the entry threshold for modding community beginners
Beta feedback fixes and improvements
Fixed the empty input issue
Proximity effects coming from previously expanded or rebuilt districts will no longer be displayed on city cells during the next district rebuild
UI polish and improvements
Replaced missing artwork for Cold Houses narrative event
Randomization for finding Core Parts is now seeded
You can now evade fatalities/injuries when exploring the Core Factory Parts Site by constructing buildings that reduce the Territory Threat Level
Beacon of Hope upgrade now costs 300 Heatstamps and 250 Prefabs
Utopia Builder Tales can now be randomized along with other settings
Fixed no notification sounds for events in districts
Fixed Serenity mode not using proper fervor setup, so Faction Wars could occur under certain circumstances
Fixed game freeze caused by faulty modifier in Adaptation Generator
Fixed crashes which could occur upon establishing the Progress cornerstone
Fixed a rare Zoom Stories crash
Fixed a rare crash related to Policies, which could occur on loading a save
Fixed some other singular crashes
Some other minor fixes and improvements
Frostpunk 2 New Update Livestream
Stream starts May 8th at 5:00 PM CEST! (Stream will be in German language)
Pre-launch access to the Free Major Content Update this weekend
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.
How to access it?
- 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.
Glimpse from the future
Exclusively we would like to share something special with you. Below you can find some of the arts from the upcoming update:
Fallback Branch availability
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.
Leave your feedback!
As we continue to develop our games with the community, we will appreciate your every feedback, about the upcoming update.
and save time this weekend to prepare your City! The Whiteout is coming...
New Frostpunk game announcement
The journey so far
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.
Looking back into the future
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!
What are we aiming for?
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!
Legacy we are proud of
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...
The World of Frostpunk: Artbook & Anthology Kickstarter campaign is live!
Since its release in 2018, the city-survival game Frostpunk captivated millions of gamers worldwide. The story of humanity’s epic struggle against an icy apocalypse inspired its creators not only to deliver the game’s sequel but also to expand its rich lore.
After a success of polish language version of the book, and a lot of discussions, we realized that publishing it through the Kickstarter platform will be the best way to share this experience further and perfect opportunity to add exclusive items! Frostpunk franchise is very close to our hearts, and we wanted to publish it independently, with full creative control and available for all, at the same time.
Now we are thrilled to announce that the long awaited campaign is live!
Aesthetics of Desolation Artbook
Take a deep dive into the creative journey behind Frostpunk. Learn about the conceptual foundation of Frostpunk 2, the reality of post-apocalyptic survival of society, and the transformation of frostlands over three decades, capturing the legacy of New London.
Tales from the Frostland Anthology
The world of Frostpunk is not only about harsh conditions and never-ending fields of snow. Although sparsely populated, the frostland does not lack fascinating characters that struggle to live another day.
Discover human resilience and drama through four intense stories:
Warm Flesh by Jakub Nowak: A gripping power struggle unfolds in New London’s Council Hall. Then We Shall See Face to Face by Janusz Cyran: H.G. Wells ventures into danger beyond the city. The Cold Children by Anna Kańtoch: Mute, cold-immune children bring both hope and tragedy. Requiem to Mr. S by Robert M. Wegner: A merchant revives Shakespeare’s works in a frozen wasteland.
Stretch goals
We want you to enjoy each item available in our campaign to the fullest and together we can make it happen! As we achieve each next funding goal, more and more items, features, and enhancements will be added to the existing physical pledge tiers. All you have to do is pledge at least €45 and then sit tight. As the campaign reaches one checkpoint after another, things will just get more and more interesting.
Why back now?
Choose your own set
Check out the all the available pledges and stretch goals on the campaign page!
Take care, 11 bit studios
Frostpunk 2 playable on Steam Deck
We’re glad to inform that Frostpunk 2 is playable on Steam Deck!
The Story Mode is fully stable and playable, with solid performance. Thanks to your feedback, we’re aware that Utopia Builder mode has some UI issues, and late-game saves might take longer to load.
We're working on further performances and an official control layout fixes to earn the Steam Deck Verified badge ✅
Take care, 11 bit studios
Frostpunk 2 Roadmap Update
Stewards of New London,
Attention, for the Administration of New London bears tidings of utmost importance. Since the fateful September past, our City has endured, prospered, and expanded its dominion. In pursuit of greater foresight, our vigilant expeditionists have charted a course through the treacherous frostland. As fresh intelligence reaches us, we are pleased to provide an update on their tireless endeavors.
The road ahead
Most notably, through meticulous observation, our scouts have refined their estimations of when the waypoints—previously marked on the map—might be reached. Though the icy vastness remains unforgiving and whiteouts ever unpredictable, they now anticipate key milestones aligning with the changing seasons.
These are as follows:
May 8th - A day to be remembered: a Free Major Content Update that will adjust the City’s management, paying homage to the order established by the first New Londoners.
Summer – A grand undertaking: the Console Port.
Autumn – Reaching the Spectrum DLC, which may help us learn more about ourselves and the people of our great city in more ways than one…
Moreover, scouts report that the arrival of Spring shall bring significant developments for the people of New London. They have also urged the Administration to observe a day of reflection on April 24th, in honor of the seventh anniversary of our first great expedition—an endeavor once guided by a departed leader of unwavering resolve.
May light forever grace their steadfast soul.
Our thanks
As ever, the Administration owes its strength not merely to those who govern but to you, the citizens who shape our course. Your steadfast support, insights, and—indeed—your grievances are the very lifeblood of progress.
A greater tomorrow is within reach, so long as we endure.
