FROSTPUNK 2 LAUNCHES ON STEAM & PC GAME PASS, DELUXE EDITION PRE-ORDERS OFFER 7-DAY BETA

Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the society survival game Frostpunk, is set to launch on July 25 for PC, with immediate availability on PC Game Pass, as announced by 11 bit studios. Alongside the announcement of the release date, pre-orders for the game have become available, including a Digital Deluxe Edition. This edition provides early access to a seven-day beta in April, as well as several post-release DLCs, early access to the story mode, and various digital extras such as an artbook and the soundtrack. The narrative of Frostpunk 2 continues 30 years after the events of the first game in New London, dealing with the aftermath of the Great Storm and the introduction of the oil industry, bringing new challenges and expanded gameplay mechanics.

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, seven-day early beta access to part of the Sandbox mode, three paid post-release DLCs, exclusive access to the story mode 72 hours before official release, the “Warm Flesh” digital novella, digital artbook, and soundtrack. Players can pre-order it with a 10% discount on Steam, and it is also available on the Microsoft Store. While the base game is priced at $44.99 / €44.99 / £37.99, the deluxe edition costs $74.99 / €74.99 / £62.99.

Frostpunk debuted in April 2018 to critical acclaim, lauded for its gripping survival strategy elements and compelling narrative. Set in an alternative 19th-century timeline facing a new ice age, players must lead a city and its inhabitants, managing resources and making tough moral decisions to ensure survival. The game attracted a strong player base with its challenging gameplay and the meaningful storytelling element. With Frostpunk 2 on the horizon, fans eagerly anticipate how the developers will evolve the gripping mechanics and enrich the game's bleak yet captivating world.