Frostpunk 2 Hits Consoles Day One on Game Pass
▼ Summary
– Frostpunk 2 launches on consoles on September 18 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass for consoles on release day.
– Two physical editions are offered: the Icebreaker Edition includes a digital novella, artbook, and diorama, while the Whiteout Edition adds DLC access and extra physical items.
– The console version aims for seamless controls, with a future PC update adding the console UI for controller use.
– The original Frostpunk is being remade in Unreal Engine 5 as Frostpunk 1886, featuring new content, mechanics, and mod support.
– Frostpunk 2 will receive ongoing updates and DLC, with major free content planned for 2025 and 2026, alongside parallel development of Frostpunk 1886.
Frostpunk 2 is set to launch on consoles this September, bringing its chilling survival strategy experience to Xbox Game Pass subscribers from day one. The highly anticipated sequel arrives on September 18, with developer 11 bit studios confirming its inclusion in the subscription service alongside two premium physical editions packed with exclusive content.
Console players won’t have to wait long to dive into the frozen dystopia, as the game will be available immediately through Xbox Game Pass. For collectors, the Icebreaker Edition offers a physical copy of the game, a digital novella, an artbook, and a striking pop-up diorama of New London. Meanwhile, the Whiteout Edition steps things up with additional DLC access, a keychain, postcards, stickers, and a faction patch.
11 bit studios has prioritized refining the console experience, ensuring the complex strategy mechanics translate smoothly to controllers. Igor Skibinski, the studio’s production coordinator, emphasized their commitment to making the game feel intuitive on consoles. A future update will even bring these console-friendly UI improvements to PC players using controllers.
Set in a brutal, frozen world, Frostpunk 2 challenges players to lead society through impossible decisions, balancing survival needs like food and warmth against the rising tensions of a fractured community. The sequel builds on the original’s foundation, which remains playable on Game Pass, while introducing deeper mechanics and expanded narratives.
Beyond the sequel, the studio is breathing new life into the franchise with Frostpunk 1886, a ground-up remake of the first game in Unreal Engine 5. This version promises fresh content, enhanced mechanics, and official mod support, features the original’s engine couldn’t accommodate.
Looking ahead, 11 bit studios plans to support Frostpunk 2 with regular updates, including free expansions and paid DLCs scheduled through 2025 and 2026. The roadmap ensures players will have plenty of reasons to return to the frostbitten world.
In related news, Xbox Game Pass continues to expand, with eight new titles arriving soon and three departing at the end of July, including Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. For strategy fans and survival enthusiasts, Frostpunk 2’s console debut marks a major milestone, one that Game Pass makes effortlessly accessible.
(Source: GameSpot)
