This War of Mine developer 11-Bit Studios has revealed that the Frostpunk 2 beta will be available from April 15 to April 22, 2024.
The beta access period will kick off at 6pm UK time (7pm CEST, 1pm ET, 10am PT) on PC and will last a full seven days, giving players the chance to try out the sandbox mode, Utopia Builder. Preview.
While the final game will be available in a selection of languages, the beta will only be playable in English and Simplified Chinese.
“We couldn't be more excited to finally share this with you!” the team announced on Twitter.
“Return to the unforgiving Frozen Lands and experience a glimpse of our ambitious sequel in which, amid the need to survive, you will face a deadly new threat: human nature and its insatiable thirst for power. The Beta presents a part of the sandbox mode called Utopia Builder Preview.”
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To secure entry into the beta, 11 bit suggests players pre-order the deluxe version of the game, which they can do now for a 10 percent discount off the recommended price. Make sure to check the System Requirements first, of course.
Frostpunk 2 will launch for PC on July 25 and will launch directly to PC Games Pass. There's no further news on the console version, although it will be released on Xbox Game Pass when it arrives. Once again, you'll be tasked with building a city to survive the elements and balance the various threats facing your small civilization, now set 30 years after the original game.
