This year’s coolest strategy game has an icy new roadmap for 2025, including a console launch on Xbox Game Pass

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What you need to know

  • 11 bit studios has revealed an update roadmap for survival simulator Frostpunk 2.
  • The game will receive a free major content update and new paid DLCs throughout 2025 alongside hotfixes and general improvements to ensure the game’s stability.
  • Frostpunk 2 will launch on Xbox, and the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, in 2025.
  • Patch 1.2 goes live today for players on PC and PC Game Pass.

As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the frozen wastelands of survival simulators, it’s always a thrill to witness the evolution of these games and their dedicated development teams. With Frostpunk 2, 11 bit studios has shown no signs of slowing down, promising an exciting year ahead filled with updates, DLCs, and finally, a long-awaited console launch.

For the upcoming months, Frostpunk 2 unveils its sizzling content plan, featuring the long-awaited console launch and an immediate availability on Xbox Game Pass for its subscribers on the first day.

11 Bit Studios unveiled the long-awaited sequel to their survival simulator for PC and PC Game Pass in September. However, unlike its predecessors, this game had an initial launch on just these platforms, with a console release postponed. The developers have yet to pinpoint a specific console launch date, only indicating that it will be some time in 2025, as detailed in their latest roadmap.

As per the plan outlined, those playing Frostpunk 2 on PC and PC Game Pass can enjoy Patch 1.2 starting today, marking the game’s first significant free content update. A second major update is anticipated to be released in early 2025. Following this, the roadmap leads to an event labeled “April 24,” which suggests that the console release of Frostpunk 2 on Xbox might not occur before late spring or early summer of 2025.

11-bit Studios has announced their plans to release two DLCs, Spectrum and Aurora, by the end of 2025. A third, as yet unnamed DLC, is set for 2026. However, no firm dates have been confirmed beyond an April 24th announcement that leaves us wondering about what might be hidden under the wintery landscape.

In simpler terms, “Frostpunk 2” is an urban construction simulation game set amidst the chilly tundra of a world undergoing a severe ice age. As the city’s inhabitants struggle to endure the cold, their tension rises day by day. Unlike its predecessor, “Frostpunk,” which primarily focused on the survival aspects of constructing a city in an icy wilderness, “Frostpunk 2” introduces a novel gameplay feature that explores the societal repercussions of enduring such harsh conditions.

The reception for Frostpunk 2 has predominantly been favorable, with its PC version scoring an 85 on Metacritic and holding a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam. To commemorate the release of Update 1.2, Frostpunk 2 is offering a temporary 20% discount on Steam.

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2024-11-27 21:09