11 bit studios proudly reveals an exciting first look at the gameplay of Frostpunk 2, following a teaser in November’s PC Gaming Show Most Wanted showcase. This highly-anticipated sequel to 11 bit studios’ original city-builder, lauded for its strategic gameplay and emotional narrative, is set to launch next year. Frostpunk 2 continues its focus on the compelling story of a society grappling with harsh realities.
Step into the role of a Steward in Frostpunk 2, overseeing the expansion of a metropolis and carefully balancing the needs and demands of its society. Citizens express concerns about their children’s future, street crimes, and the consequences of industrial growth. Juggling the need for workplaces with worries about squalor becomes a delicate task. As a leader, you must make tough decisions about resource allocation, food, shelter, and healthcare, knowing that pleasing everyone is impossible. The emergence of radical factions adds complexity, and the city teeters on the edge of boiling over with tension.
Set thirty years after the Great Storm, the era of tyranny has come to an end. Delegates can now vote on laws to fulfill the people’s will and shape the city’s future. However, the lingering mantra remains: The City must not fall.
Will you persist as a leader and witness the triumph of the city?
Frostpunk 2 is scheduled to launch on PC in the first half of 2024 and will be available day one with PC Game Pass. Additionally, it will later be accessible with Xbox Game Pass upon its release on Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned for more additions to the Game Pass lineup from 11 bit studios’ portfolio, with details set to be unveiled at a later date.