Frostpunk sequel finally got a release date, giving fans of the post-apocalyptic city-building survival game something to look forward to in the coming months. 11 Bit Studios announced this at the Xbox Partners Showcase Frostpunk 2 It will be available for Windows PCs starting July 25. PC Game Pass subscribers will also be able to play it from day one. It is a full-fledged sequel to the original game, set 30 years after the events of oil taking over from steam as society’s main energy source.
Players assume the role of a city leader and must lead its citizens as they face the world’s increasingly harsh, icy climate. Later, they will have the chance to build larger cities, divided into districts, each serving a specific purpose. For example, one district may be engaged in food production, while another may serve as a shelter for people.
Like the game before it, Frostpunk 2 is expected to throw challenges that will force the player to make some difficult decisions and challenge their morals. As players grow their city, they will encounter different factions of citizens whose ideals conflict with them, and they will have to manage the consequences of their decisions after siding with one faction over the rest. If it is indeed anything like its predecessor, then players can expect a moody, sad experience. depressed on time.
Both the standard and Digital Deluxe versions of the game are now available for pre-order. The Digital Deluxe version comes in April with seven days of beta access to parts of the game, exclusive access to the story mode 72 hours before the official release, post-release DLCs, a digital novella, an art book, and the game’s soundtrack. Frostpunk 2 will also make its way to consoles and later to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
