Here’s the scoop for all you Frostpunk fans out there: 11 bit studios has just unveiled a roadmap packed with exciting updates coming to Frostpunk 2. Fans can expect a mix of both free and paid content rolling out through 2025, ensuring there’s plenty to keep gameplay fresh and engaging. This includes a major update at no cost to players and several new DLCs. Additionally, the developers promise regular hotfixes and performance tweaks to keep things running smoothly.
Frostpunk 2 is set to make its debut on Xbox and join the Xbox Game Pass family in 2025. For those gaming on PC, Patch 1.2 is available starting today, both for standard PC players and those subscribing via PC Game Pass.
The developers released Frostpunk 2’s initial version on PC and PC Game Pass back in September. However, console players have had to be extra patient, as the console edition is not launching until sometime in 2025. Sadly, 11 bit studios hasn’t pinned down an exact date just yet, even with the latest roadmap update.
Speaking of the roadmap, it paints an intriguing picture for the future. Starting with September 2024’s PC release, there is a steady stream of updates planned. Players can look forward to a game-changing update early next year, followed by a mysterious announcement scheduled for April 24 that has everyone guessing. It’s safe to bet we won’t see Frostpunk 2 hitting Xbox before the middle of next year given this timeline.
Once it lands on consoles, the team plans to release two DLCs—Spectrum and Aurora—to round out the year. Looking a bit further, there’s mention of a third DLC in 2026, still shrouded in secrecy. With all these plans hanging like a carrot, it’s tough to predict exactly what the developers have in store beneath the game’s frozen exterior.
Set in a world grappled by an eternal winter, Frostpunk 2 challenges players not only to build and plan but also to navigate the intricate dynamics of a society pushed to its limits by harsh weather. Where its predecessor zoomed in on survival, this sequel expands the scope to explore the societal strain of enduring in brutal conditions.
The game’s reception so far has been largely positive. It’s currently sitting at an 85 on Metacritic, and Steam users have labeled it as “Mostly Positive.” In conjunction with the release of Patch 1.2, players can now snag a 20% discount on the game via Steam for a short time.
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