"Frostpunk 1886 Remake Set for 2027, Devs to Update Frostpunk 2 Continuously"

11 bit studios has exciting news for fans of the Frostpunk series with the announcement of Frostpunk 1886, a highly anticipated remake of the original game, set to release in 2027. This announcement comes just over six months after the launch of Frostpunk 2, marking a significant milestone as the original Frostpunk debuted back in 2018. With a release planned almost a decade later, Frostpunk 1886 promises to be a fresh take on the beloved city-building survival game.

Set in an alternate history of the late 19th century, Frostpunk challenges players to build and manage a city amidst a global volcanic winter. Players must carefully manage resources, make tough survival decisions, and explore the surrounding areas for additional survivors, resources, and essential items. The game has received high praise, with IGN giving the original Frostpunk a stellar 9/10, noting, "Frostpunk deftly mixes a variety of thematic ideas and gameplay elements into an engaging and unique, if occasionally unintuitive, strategy game." Frostpunk 2, while slightly less acclaimed with an 8/10 from IGN, was commended for its "ground-up rethinking of its ice-age city builder mechanics," offering a larger, more complex social and political experience.

11 bit studios has confirmed that Frostpunk 2 will continue to receive updates, including free major content updates, a console launch, and additional DLCs, even as they focus on developing Frostpunk 1886. The studio is shifting from its proprietary Liquid Engine, which powered both Frostpunk and This War of Mine, to the more advanced Unreal Engine 5 for the new project. This change not only honors the legacy of the original game but also aims to expand its scope and capabilities.

Frostpunk 1886 is not just a visual update; it introduces new content, mechanics, laws, and an exciting new "Purpose path," offering a novel experience even for seasoned players. The transition to Unreal Engine 5 also enables the game to support modding, a long-requested feature from the community, and opens the door for future DLC content. 11 bit studios envisions a future where both Frostpunk 2 and Frostpunk 1886 evolve together, each enhancing the survival experience in the unrelenting cold.

In addition to Frostpunk 1886, 11 bit studios is also working on another title, The Alters, set to be released in June, showing their commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences across multiple projects.