Summary

  • 11 bit studios, the company behind the popular city-builder Frostpunk, has announced a remake of the original game titled Frostpunk 1886.
  • The reimagined version will be built on Unreal Engine, which will allow for mod support, a feature unavailable in the original game due to technical limitations.
  • The developer stated that the remake will include new content, mechanics, laws and a new Purpose path, in addition to a visual upgrade.
  • 11 bit also announced a new, untitled larger-scale Frostpunk game slated for 2029, with the release of Frostpunk 1886 slated for 2027.
  • The developer is currently also working on Frostpunk 2, which has recently been in better shape after a rocky start.
  • Both games will evolve side by side, according to the developer.

By Oisin Kuhnke

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