In the upcoming months, fans of the post-apocalyptic city-building survival game will have something to look forward to: the release date for Frostpunk’s sequel has finally been revealed. Frostpunk 2 will launch on July 25 on Windows PCs, according to a statement made by 11 Bit Studios during the Xbox Partners Showcase. Subscriptions to PC Game Pass will also have access to it right away. Set thirty years after the events of the first game, it’s a full-fledged sequel in which society now mostly uses oil for energy instead of steam.
Assuming the role of the city’s leader, players must lead its populace through the increasingly severe, wintry weather of the planet. They will have the opportunity to construct bigger cities with distinct districts, each with a distinct function, in the follow-up. For example, one district might be in charge of producing food, while another could provide housing for people.
Similar to the game before it, Frostpunk 2 is expected to throw problems at the player that will force them to make some difficult decisions and challenge their morals. Players will meet various factions of citizens with ideals conflicting their own as their city grows, and they have to navigate the consequences of their decisions after siding with one faction over the rest. If it truly is like its predecessor, then players can expect a moody, somber experience that could be quite depressing at times.
Both standard and Digital Deluxe editions of the game are now available for pre-order. The Digital Deluxe version comes with a seven-day beta access to parts of the game in April, exclusive access to story mode 72 hours before official release, thee post-release DLCs, a digital novella, an artbook and the game’s soundtrack. Frostpunk 2 will also be making its way to consoles and will be coming to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service at a later date.
