Frostpunk

Frostpunk

Released Apr 2018

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

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Frostpunk launched on April 24, 2018 and received a robust post-launch content cycle. Three paid story expansions shipped via the Season Pass: The Rifts (August 27, 2019), The Last Autumn (January 21, 2020), and On The Edge (August 20, 2020). Several free updates also arrived after launch, including a new Endless Mode and the Fall of Winterhome scenario. The store description explicitly states: "Although we are no longer planning further development for the original version of Frostpunk." This is a direct developer statement confirming that content development for the original game is finished. All DLC listed on the store is released, and no unreleased items remain. The recent news activity on this store page concerns an entirely separate upcoming product — Frostpunk 1886, a ground-up remake in Unreal Engine 5 targeting a 2027 release — not additional content for the original Frostpunk. The developer has been actively communicating about that new project through a "Revisiting New London" dev blog series (April through June 2026), but none of this represents planned content for the original game. The original Frostpunk is a complete, finished experience. All three paid expansions have shipped, free updates have been delivered, and 11 bit studios has formally closed the book on further development of this title.
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On The Edge, the third and final paid expansion, released on August 20, 2020. All Season Pass content has shipped.
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Store description explicitly states: 'Although we are no longer planning further development for the original version of Frostpunk.' This is a direct developer confirmation that content development is complete.
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Developer
Publisher
11 bit studios
Achievements
115
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING

Since the premiere, Frostpunk has been enriched with a number of updates. You can enjoy the new Endless Mode that increases the replayability of the game. There is also a new scenario - The Fall of Winterhome, that further expands the game’s universe and lore. And as a final treat, we’ve added things like naming characters and automatons and a photo mode. All of this is available for free for all the owners of the game. There are also three expansions, available with the paid Season Pass.

Although we are no longer planning further development for the original version of Frostpunk, the possibility of reliving the founding story of New London is rising on the horizon. Frostpunk 1886 will be a reimagination of the original game - remade entirely in Unreal Engine and enriched with new content.

It will combine 70% of the original experience with 30% brand-new material, offering fresh ways to shape your society for seasoned veterans, while also serving as a great entry point to the franchise for newcomers.

We’re committed to launching the game in 2027. As the date approaches, you can expect more exciting updates, a first look at gameplay, and behind-the-scenes content, so be sure to wishlist it and follow our social media channels to be the first to know about future updates!

ABOUT THE GAME

THE CITY MUST SURVIVE

Frostpunk is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive.

Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.

What decisions will you make to ensure the survival of your society? What will you do when pushed to the limit? And who will you become in the process?

MAKE THE LAW

Establish laws that regulate the existence of your growing society. Decide on their working routine, healthcare, food provision and other crucial aspects of everyday life. Maintain their hope and contentment – the moral condition of your society is as important as securing the basic means to keep them fed and safe.

SHAPE YOUR SOCIETY

If you reach a turning point, do not hesitate to determine the path of your people. Should you rule them with an iron fist... or show them a way of compassion and faith? Reach for extremes or try to find a fair balance. Whichever you choose, remember: there’s no turning back.

WEIGH UP YOUR CHOICES

Some of your decisions will seem small – like deciding the fate of a troubled citizen or meeting the demands of a newborn faction – but be aware that the sum of your doings can lead to unexpected results. Your people put their faith in you, but their devotion is not limitless. Leadership can be a burden.

DEVELOP NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Survival demands progress. React to current events, but don’t forget about the long term and investing in development and technological progress. Providing a highly advanced infrastructure with self-powered automatons, airships, and other technical wonders is difficult, but achievable. It all depends on your management and leadership skills.

EXPLORE THE FROSTLAND

While New London is your main focus, there is much more to the world than what lies within the limits of your city. Expeditions, while risky, can bring you valuable intel, precious supplies and grow your society’s population. There may be people out there, and their fate lies solely in your hands.

PLAY ENDLESSLY

Frostpunk Endless Mode grants you unlimited replayability for the game. Play on 8 various maps, with different terrain, weather conditions and challenges to face. We know that different people look for different experiences and that’s why there are 3 modes to play in Endless Mode. Endurance will be an ultimate test to your building, managing and survival skills in the harshest conditions. Builders, where there is no generator available from the start, which creates a different type of challenge. And last but not least, Serenity which is focused on enjoying the art of building the city itself, without unnecessary pressure.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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