In a strategic move for the PC gaming landscape, Microsoft announces that 11 bit studios' highly anticipated Frostpunk 2 will be available on day one for PC Game Pass subscribers. Frostpunk 2, a sequel to the successful city-builder, is projecting a release in the first half of 2024 on platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Following its PC debut, Frostpunk 2 will also be available on Xbox Game Pass coinciding with its release on Xbox Series X and S, with a PlayStation 5 launch planned as well.

Set 30 years after the Great Storm, Frostpunk 2 tasks players as Stewards of a growing metropolis, managing societal needs amidst industrial expansion, health crises, and rising tensions within the community. Players will navigate complex decision-making in legislation and survival to prevent the city from falling. This highly wishlisted game also promises future additions to the Game Pass from the developer's portfolio.

What is the gameplay like in Frostpunk 2?

Frostpunk 2 challenges players to manage a city in the aftermath of an apocalyptic freeze. As a Steward, you must balance the population's needs, such as employment, healthcare, and law enforcement, while contending with political factions and the overarching goal of ensuring the city's survival. Players will face difficult choices, and the game reflects the consequences of those decisions as they work towards various potential futures for their city.

Frostpunk, the original game, was recognized for its engrossing blend of survival, strategy, and a city-building management system set in a harsh, frozen world. It was applauded for challenging players with ethical and moral dilemmas, pitting the welfare of citizens against the unrelenting cold and resource scarcity. Its sequel, Frostpunk 2, seeks to build upon this foundation with an expanded world, more complex societal issues, and an evolved gameplay experience that is sure to captivate fans of the genre and newcomers alike.