Frostpunk 2: Release Date, Story & Edition Differences

A lot of information, including the release date, story details, and editions of have been officially announced, allowing players to better understand when they can start the sequel to the critically acclaimed survival game and what they can expect from this follow-up release. This game was originally announced back in August 2023, but details about it were still scarce and there was not a definitive release window attributed to it. Later, in October 2023, developer 11 bit studios hosted a preview session at Gamescom, which gave some insight into what was coming.

The title was then featured in Xbox’s Partner Preview event, hosted in early March. The game’s appearance during the event was accompanied by concrete information about its release date in 2024, as well as the platforms it will be made available on, the complete announcement of its several product editions, the differences between them, and even some hints as to what to expect in terms of story. The release of is still a few months away, but unless there is an unexpected delay, all signs point toward a summer release.

The release date trailer for the game was revealed during the Xbox Partner Preview event, broadcast on the official Xbox channel on YouTube. The video revealed that will be released on July 25. The title will be made available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam, Epic, and GOG), according to the official website. In addition to the platforms, 11 bit studios also revealed that the product will be added to the Xbox Game Pass catalog upon its release in July, allowing subscribers to play on day one without having to purchase it.

As seen on the official website, the new game is set 30 years after the apocalyptic events that covered the Earth in snow and ice. Within the sequel to, players will control the leader of a group of people as they survive the harsh environment and push toward the expansion of their city.

Of course, this also includes finding new sources of power, which