Evgenii "Gufis" Kondratev Recently, the Polish studio 11 bit released Frostpunk 2, the sequel to the highly acclaimed survival strategy game. While the new game's scores from critics and peak online player numbers have surpassed those of the original, there hasn't been a significant leap forward in these or other aspects.
As 11 bit reported today, Frostpunk 2 has already sold 350,000 copies since its release, and the development and marketing costs have been fully recouped — likely in part due to the game's inclusion in Game Pass.
However, investors are dissatisfied with the results, as they expected much more from Frostpunk 2. As of today, 11 bit studios holds the record for the steepest drop in stock prices on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. At the market's opening, there were so many investors looking to sell 11 bit shares that trading couldn't start immediately. The highest recorded stock drop for the day reached nearly 38%, making the studio's market capitalization the lowest it has been in the past four years.
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11 bit stated that Frostpunk 2's sales met their expectations, and the developers are pleased with the high review scores. However, player feedback has been much less favorable. The creators believe the disappointment stems from buyers expecting a clone of the first game, whereas the sequel took a different direction.
Frostpunk 2 was released on September 20, and according to SteamDB, its peak PC player count reached 35,533. On Steam, 71% of players recommend the game, compared to 92% for the original Frostpunk.
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