We’re coming to you with yet another update of various fixes and optimization improvements, addressing gameplay and balance issues, making various interface optimizations and much more.

Technical Hotfix v.1.0.5
04/10/2024

Gameplay & Balance

• Districts will no longer remain blocked after the Protest has been resolved through increased relations with a protesting Faction
  
• Fixed softblock related to quests not starting at the beginning of Chapter 2 on some occasions. Restarting Chapter 2 may be required for the fix to be applied.
  
• Fixed softblock related to quest flow not starting at the beginning of Chapter 4 if the Player loaded a quick save right before the cutscene
  
• Fixed crashes which could occur upon using some abilities and loading a save file right after

Interface

• Player can now skip the Prologue in New Story submenu
  
• Mouse scroll can now be used to trigger zoom stories
  
• Implemented +1/-1 buttons on the people transfer panel
  
• Adjusted font size during cutscenes
  
• Survivor mode save will no longer show up in the Chapter Saves submenu
  
• Minor UI optimizations

Art

• Zoom stories are now available in Prologue Housing districts
  
• Fixed Faithkeeper Lily May from appearing in the Stalwart endlog on some occasions
  
• Improved districts and hubs colour coding
  
• Minor art optimizations

Other

• Introduced popup message on game startup about outdated GPU drivers
  
• Further tweaks to HP filter behaviour on macOS which could cause stability issues
  
• Disabled HP filter entirely on all game states for macOS
  
• Refactored crowd layer behaviour in Housing districts for macOS
  
• Slowed down visual effects on Razer and Logitech peripherals
  
• Fixed audio playing only in the left headset for some macOS users
  
• Fixed some achievement requirements not being applied properly
  
• Localization fixes
  
• Twitch integration fixes

Carefully going through your comments and feedback allowed us to prioritise what to focus on – one of the most requested changes was to have the option to skip the Prologue in the New Story submenu, which we’re happy to announce is now available.

We’ve also introduced a pop-up message at game startup regarding outdated GPU drivers and provided more detailed information about the CPU recommendations.
What’s more, we introduced additional fixes to existing DirectX 12 issues, which were implemented to the existing temporary separate branch ‘glimmer', while our team is continuing work on a permanent fix.

Thank you for your ongoing feedback and support, we're working tirelessly to make your #Frostpunk2 experience even better with each update!

Yours,
11 bit studios Team

Technical Hotfix v.1.0.4
27/09/2024

Dear Citizens!

We are happy to announce that we're back with another update bringing various fixes and improvements to Frostpunk 2. Your continued feedback and support are invaluable as we work tirelessly to enhance your experience in this frozen world.


Gameplay & Balance - Prologue

• Negative Squalor events will now trigger at a higher Squalor threshold
  
• Fixed issue where Squalor would cause much more Wear to districts than intended
  
• Food Hub Workforce cost decreased from 100 to 50
  
• Food Hub Prefabs cost decreased from 80 to 40
  
• Increased Prefabs deposit size on Citizen difficulty
  
• Reduced Cold growth by 20% on Citizen difficulty level
  
• Reduced Cold growth by 10% for Officer, Steward and Captain difficulty levels
  
• Cold events will now cause fewer deaths

Changes to the Prologue aim to soften a few unnecessary bumps that increase difficulty in unwanted places, reinforcing the role of Prologue as a small-scale introduction to the challenges of the full complexity of the game.

Interface

• Added 'Load Chapter Start' button on the Chapter screen in Story mode to make it easier to replay specific chapters
  
• Improved exposition of Utopia Builder in the Main Menu

For those of you who thought that the Campaign / Story Mode is everything Frostpunk 2 has to offer - we improved visibility of the Utopia Mode which is our frost covered answer to endless mode.

Other

• Fixed macOS audio crashes due to incorrect HP filter behaviour on time dilation actions
  
• Fixed rare crashes on changing any game setting
  
• Audio optimizations
  
• Minor UI optimizations
  
• Localization fixes
  
• Fixed some Outposts having Settlement pins on cartography view
  
• Fixed Disconnect Twitch button from not being visible on some occasions

We're happy to let you know that we've resolved a critical issue affecting Apple Silicon - MacOS devices users. The audio-related crashes have been fixed, which should now allow players to run the game smoothly on these computers. This fix was also possible thanks to you who provided additional information about the issue.

We're pleased to introduce these improvements, including Prologue balance adjustments and reduced Cold-related deaths, making the early game more manageable while maintaining the Frostpunk 2 level of challenge, and adding the ability to load specific chapters if your Steward career ends prematurely.

As always, we're committed to continually improving our game. We're closely listening to your feedback and adding further enhancements, including performance optimisations and more quality-of-life features. Thank you for your ongoing support and patience. Together, we are building a better future for New London!

Yours,
11 bit studios Team

Citizens!

We're very grateful and happy to announce that Frostpunk 2 has sold over 350 000 copies. Sales of the game have already covered our development costs, ensuring we can continue improving and expanding the frozen world you've embraced.

From the depths of our ice-covered hearts, we extend our warmest thank you. 💙 Your support fuels the generators that keep our studio running. Your reviews and feedback indeed ignite the passion within us and truly warm our hearts. 🔥

We want you to know that we're reading your reviews. They're the wind in our sails, reminding us why we keep doing what we do.

Your words inspire us, challenge us, and show us that what we do matters to you, our players.

If you enjoy the game and feel inclined, please consider leaving your review.

Those reviews are the best way to appreciate the efforts and work of our development team.
Your thoughts, both praise and constructive criticism, help shape the future of Frostpunk 2.

We knew that taking Frostpunk 2 in a direction not everyone expected would push the boundaries of what a sequel could be. Our aim was to create a unique experience, a game that could co-exist with the original in the world of Frostpunk while having something new and meaningful to say. We're extremely proud of what we've accomplished, and we're thrilled to see how many of you are enjoying where we've taken the franchise.

Rest assured, our work is far from over. With your invaluable feedback, we're committed to further improving the game through upcoming hotfixes and patches. We’ve already pushed two over the past few days and yet another one literally moments ago!

We also invite our creative community to explore the FrostKit modding tool, bringing your own visions of survival to life.

Your support means the world to us. Thank you for being part of this journey.

🤍 Stay warm, stay strong, and thank you for being part of our frozen family! 🖤

Yours,
11 bit studios Team


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Technical Hotfix v.1.0.3
26/09/2024

Dear Citizens!

We’re coming to you with yet another update of various fixes and optimization improvements - thank you for your continuous feedback and support, we’re hard at work to make your Frostpunk 2 experiences better and better.


Gameplay & Balance

• Tweaked Peace Accords requirements to remove a possible softblock encountered in specific circumstances
  
• Fixed Oil not being properly transferred between the city and colonies when specific conditions were met
  
• Fixed Squalor not being properly increased/decreased upon changing the activation state of Generator or Surplus Injectors

Other

• Audio tweaks to reduce CPU overload
  
• Localization fixes
  
• Twitch integration fixes
  
• Various minor optimisations to art&UI
  
• Fixed ‘Thank you for your feedback’ achievement requirements
  
• Fixed ‘Ambitious’ achievement requirements
  
• Fixed DLSS not being available for some users
  
• Fixed language settings not being applied if the user cancelled the changes previously

We also wanted to assure you we’re working on improving the performance on MacOS as well as DirectX 12 issues - will be sure to keep you updated in that regard as well.

Yours,
11 bit studios Team

Hotfix 1.0.2 Is now live, with various fixes and optimization improvements.

24/09/2024

• Fixed audio causing higher CPU usage than intended leading to crackling sound issues on some PCs and stability problems on MacOS
  
• Optimized Dark Mode so it no longer affects performance on 2nd and 3rd game speed
  
• Improved performance of city messages
  
• DLSS is now available on nVidia Quadro graphics
  
• Fixed buildings from different district categories appearing in the incorrect district tab
  
• Fixed an issue where the intro splash screen could be very loud for some users

As you can see, we put emphasis on various performance improvements such as dark-mode, audio and parallax scenes performance fixes - those encountering such issues should have a much smoother experience now.

We've also implemented improvements to game stability and security to prevent issues during quick save/load as well as removing keybinds to bypass communication channels.

We’re also working on DirectX 12.x fixes, audio performance fixes and more, which we plan to implement in the next hotfix in the upcoming days.

Thank you for your support! We’ll continue to carefully read through your keen observations which will serve us as a blueprint for future adjustments.

Yours,

11 bit studios Team

TEMPORARY FIX - AUDIO CRACKLING ISSUE

We’ve noticed some of you are experiencing occasional audio crackling issues so we’ve decided to create a temporary separate branch we called ‘whiteout’ for now, so you can still enjoy your time in the frostland during the weekend.

If you’re encountering CPU throttling issues, this temporary fix could also help you with that.
You can access the whiteout branch by going to Frostpunk 2 in your Steam Library and clicking Properties -> Betas, and then switching to the whiteout branch.

For now we’ve managed to implement this temporary solution on Steam and Windows only, but we’ll work on a permanent solution first thing Monday morning and implement it in the main branch ASAP!

Citizens of New London!

The day has finally arrived. Frostpunk 2 is now available on Steam! As of NOW, you can embark on your journey to lead humanity through a new age of frost and challenge. The future of our frozen world is in your hands.


We are overwhelmed by the reception Frostpunk 2 has received. Your passion and support have fueled our creation, and we're honored to share this frozen world with you.

The critics have spoken, and their words warm our hearts in this cold world:

• 🌟 9/10 - The Gamer
  
• 🌟 9/10 - ShackNews
  
• 🌟 9/10 - GamesRadar
  
• 🌟 10/10 - Eurogamer

With a staggering 96% recommendation from critics, we're both thrilled and humbled. But remember, the true test lies in the unforgiving frost and in your hands.


Today, we're also thrilled to announce that the official Frostpunk 2 Original Game Soundtrack by Piotr Musiał is now available! Let the haunting melodies and powerful compositions transport you deeper into the frozen world of New London.

Listen to the Frostpunk 2 OST[soundtracks.lnk.to] now on your favorite music platform: Frostpunk 2 Original Game Soundtrack
Available on:

• 🎧 Apple Music
  
• 🎧 Spotify
  
• 🎧 YouTube Music
  
• 🎧 Amazon Music
  
• 🎧 Tidal
  
• 🎧 Deezer

Enhance your Frostpunk 2[soundtracks.lnk.to] experience with this evocative score, capturing the essence of hope and despair in our frozen world.


Modders and creators, your time has come! The FrostKit modding tool is now available in its beta version for Windows users:

• Create custom maps and populate them with unique models
  
• Design new scenarios that challenge the very core of survival
  
• Reimagine the Frostpunk universe with ancient, cosmic, or entirely new settings

In addition to the pool of new features streamers and viewers will be able to experience Frostpunk 2 like never before with our Twitch integration.

Whether you choose to support or challenge the streamer's choices, your voice matters in this frozen democracy!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1601580/Frostpunk_2/

Frostpunk 2 is available NOW.

As you embark on this new journey, remember: this game is designed to be challenging. The path of leadership is never easy, especially in a world gripped by eternal winter. When your city faces hardships or even falls, know that this is part of the experience.

Don't be discouraged if your first attempts end in failure. Each collapse is a lesson, each setback a story. The true measure of a leader is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

So steel yourself, learn from each decision, and most importantly – enjoy the journey. In Frostpunk 2, the struggle itself is as meaningful as the outcome.

The city awaits...

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Citizens of New London,

The moment we've all been preparing for is nearly upon us. Our scouts have once again braved treacherous conditions to bring us vital intelligence: a map revealing the exact moments when Frostpunk 2 will be unveiled across our entire frozen globe. Prepare yourselves, for tomorrow marks the dawn of a new era in our struggle against the unforgiving cold.

• Los Angeles: 20/09/2024 - 10:00 AM PDT
  
• New York: 20/09/2024 - 1:00 PM EDT
  
• São Paulo: 20/09/2024 - 2:00 PM BRT
  
• London: 20/09/2024 - 6:00 PM BST
  
• Warsaw: 20/09/2024 - 7:00 PM CEST
  
• Beijing: 21/09/2024 - 1:00 AM CST
  
• Tokyo: 21/09/2024 - 2:00 AM JST
  
• Sydney: 21/09/2024 - 3:00 AM AEST

As we approach the official release, we at 11 bit studios want to express our gratitude once again for your support during the Advanced Access period. Your feedback has been invaluable in shaping Frostpunk 2. We're humbled by the initial reception:

• 🌟 9/10 - The Gamer
  
• 🌟 9/10 - ShackNews
  
• 🌟 9/10 - GamesRadar
  
• 🌟 9/10 - Windows Central

With a recommendation from 95% of critics, we're eager to see how the full release will be received by you, our players.

Remember, Citizens:


Your 11 bit studios Team

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