Players who have pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition of Frostpunk 2 can now enjoy a week-long Beta, which includes a sneak peek at the Utopia Builder Preview in the sandbox mode.
Additionally, players have the opportunity to explore the game further through a recently released developer commentary video, in which the co-directors of Frostpunk 2 offer significant insights into the game’s key modifications and an extended preview of the gameplay.
In Frostpunk 2, the Utopia Builder sandbox experience is enhanced with a richer narrative and other unique aspects specific to the sequel. The game’s developers emphasize that “making a blizzard in a sequel even bigger than the one in the first Frostpunk wouldn’t feel satisfying, creative, or exciting for the players,” so with that in mind, Frostpunk 2 remains a society survival strategy game but places greater emphasis on shaping society than its predecessor.
With the weather somewhat tamed, citizens and factions contemplate various visions for the future. As the new Steward, players must build a council representative of these factions. The ideological conflict is also present in the Utopia Builder Preview mode, where players must reconcile conflicting interests and navigate societal complexities.
Beta access will be available from April 15th (starting at 7 PM CEST / 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT) until April 22nd (closing at 7 PM CEST / 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT). Access to the Beta is included with Frostpunk 2 Digital Deluxe edition, which can be pre-ordered on Steam and the Microsoft Store.
The Digital Deluxe edition of the game includes:
- Base game
- Beta access
- Three paid post-release DLCs
- Exclusive access to the story mode 72 hours before the official release
- “Warm Flesh” digital novella, an enticing excerpt from the upcoming Frostpunk book anthology
- Digital artbook & soundtrack
Frostpunk 2 arrives on PC and through PC Games Pass on the 25th of July.
