Thirty years have passed since the vicious storm that concluded the first chapter of humankind's survival story in Frostpunk, Earth is still overwhelmed by the neverending frost and harsh, icy climate. But the apocalyptic world has moved on. After the age of coal, conquering Frostland for the oil extraction industry is expected to be the new salvation of what’s left of humanity.

The City, settled around the Generator and its life-giving warmth, grew and progressed as the years ticked on. Years of whiteouts have changed the world, giving it a clean slate with which to write a new post-apocalyptic part of its story. Despite the noose of oppression again starting to tighten on a society that is struggling for life-preserving supplies—and increasingly bothered by inner squabbles after recent events—the world is once again facing an era of possibly prolific expansion.

Most notably, however, people changed. And once they feel like they’ve tamed the frost, and the bonding survival instinct has faded, their human nature will come into play, driven by ambition that could spiral The City into the fall.

However, change does not come easily, and not everyone in this new multi-layered society will welcome this new direction.

With its third expansion, Frostpunk 2 portrays a distant chapter of humankind’s survival. The Surge, a major story scenario with branching choices, debuts on December 14th on PC and consoles.

After a journey through the frozen remnants of the USA, your people reach a mysterious valley, driven by rumours of a marvel left behind by history’s greatest mind: a relic capable of reshaping the world itself. There, they search for answers buried deep in the ice.

You have conducted them tirelessly for years, and they will need your guiding hand for one last step. A brand-new resource can elevate your city toward unprecedented prosperity. But factions squabble over its use, and the valley’s mysteries do not yield easily.

Frostpunk 2: The Surge expansion key features:

• A Brand-New Scenario: Experience a highly story-driven campaign set in a brand-new region far beyond previous borders.
• Revolutionary Power: Introduce a resource capable of elevating city automation to unprecedented levels.
• Utilise the Storm: Harness nature’s wrath by deploying specialised storm-driven technology, converting catastrophic whiteouts into harvested and stored resources.
• Explore the New: Venture into caves and ruins. Uncover hidden treasures. Face the mysteries of the valley.

Although future support for Frostpunk 2 will be limited to maintenance, the frost is far from thawing. The Frostpunk universe continues with Frostpunk 1886 and an unannounced new-genre title.

Frostpunk 2 is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) and PC Game Pass.