Frostpunk 2 has just received a significant free update, bringing fresh content and important changes to the game. Among the new features, players will find a massive new map, new challenges, additional story-driven quests, and the return of the Serenity mode. Here’s a breakdown of the most important additions:

  • New Map: The Pit The Pit introduces a vast terrain dominated by a giant crater, the remains of the failed "Generator" project. This location can serve as either a starting point or a colonization hub in the Utopia Builder mode. The new map brings with it new architecture and building strategies, giving players more options for city planning and development.
  • Challenges: The update includes a series of optional challenges, each offering unique quests with their own storyline and consequences. You can combine several of these challenges in one playthrough, making each session different and exciting. Winning a challenge unlocks a new monument for the city, but failure means game over. Additionally, this system is designed to support future modding by the community.

Other changes in this update include improvements to the heating system, an expanded Ideas and Laws Tree, new research options, buildings, and more. The Serenity mode, requested by players, has returned, offering more resources, milder weather, and no Fervour system, reducing protests and unrest in the city.

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