Hello Citizens,

We’re back with massive list of fixes this time. Most of them address issues you’ve reported recently. Thank you for your ongoing feedback and for the overwhelmingly positive reception of the DLC!

Interface

• \[Fractured Utopias] Added tooltips with requirements information to ‘Enact Utopia’ buttons in Faction menus

• \[Fractured Utopias] Added option to ‘Decline’ Faction quest when using Controller

• \[Fractured Utopias] Utopia menus are no longer available for Contained Factions

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Plague Naming modal not being displayed when using Controller

• \[Fractured Utopias] Changed color and text capitalization during Utopia Cinematic

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed mismatched information between effects and amount of required Imperial Academies in Mementos resource tooltip

• \[Fractured Utopias] Faction Hubs now use separate colors for outlines markings

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed {Boss} tag being visible in one of the Plague Tale quests

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed few cases of missing icons 

• Fixed Deposit trackers not being visible in Colonies 

• Fixed text wrapping in Idea Tree menu when using Controller

• Fixed parallax effect in Big Lens for Colony Ending 

• Fixed warning modal interaction in Scenario Menu when using Skip Prologue option with Controller

• Fixed incorrect modifier information being displayed in Outpost tooltip when ‘Frontier Footholds’ Law is active

• Fixed ESC keybind not working after closing Heatmap mode

• Fixed Centrist Laws being incorrectly displayed when using save files created prior to 1.5 Update

• Improved navigation in Faction menus

• New maps have now distinguished marking in Utopia Builder menu

Gameplay

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed massive population increase when completing Legionnaires Hub Consequence Arc

• \[Fractured Utopias] Removed Cold modifier that was applied to Districts adapted to Legionnaires 

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Venturers Core Bounty ability refunding all stockpile cost upon completion

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Venturers 'Industry Financiers' trait effect being applied to all Districts and Buildings

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Technocrats Hubs proximity effect not working on Main District on Hanging Rock and Dreadnought maps

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Overseers Utopia introduction quest soft-block, when all Mementos deposits were depleted before Imperial Academy is constructed

• \[Fractured Utopias] Icebloods ‘Resource Hunt’ ability no longer has possibility to gather Cores during ‘Depleted Cores’ Tale

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Bohemians ‘Rubble Fairs’ effect being applied to all Districts

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed possibility of Faction War being spawned when any Plague Event is currently active in the City

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed case of too many Rallies Lenses and Quests being started at the same time during Plague Tale

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed global Vaccinate ability not being available in Colonies

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed deaths from Virus not being counted towards Beacon of Hope quest

• \[Fractured Utopias] Detainees Community no longer has ‘Promise’ Community action available during Plague Tale

• \[Fractured Utopias] Archeology Hub no longer has access to ‘Insulate’ ability

• \[Fractured Utopias] Goods Emporium proximity effect no longer lowers output of Automated Workforce Factory

• ‘Heat Homes’ Community Action is no longer available to Icebloods

• Fixed ‘Depleted Cores’ Tale main quest not being occasionally completed when activating IEC Core Factory Site

• Fixed possibility of Faction not being fully dissolved after Faction War

• Proteans no longer come back after being banished from the City

• Added resource variants to Forsaken Valley and Jagged Bay maps

• Increased Legionnaires Ability prefabs production from 2 to 8

Art

• \[Fractured Utopias] Fixed Proteans Hub Windows emissives during high Tension

• \[Fractured Utopias] Several changes to artwork used in Ghosts and Lenses

• \[Fractured Utopias] Technocrats Hub elements are no longer visible in Heatmap mode 

• \[Fractured Utopias] Faction Hubs no longer disappear on Frostland View

• Added Districts snow caps on Low Quality tiles on Consoles

• Fixed snow flickering when rotating camera during Whiteout on Low Graphics Settings

• Fixed road visuals on Forsaken Valley map

• Fixed several issues with Buildings LOD

• Fixed machines not being visible during frostbreaking on Windswept Peaks Map

Other

• Fixed occasional issue with DLC content not being available immediately after the game being launched

• Fixed rare crash on changing District Efficiency Level

• Fixed issue game objects not being properly cleaned when loading save files multiple times during the same game session

• Credits update

Stay tuned for the next updates!

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Citizens,

We are coming back to you with quick update, according to your feedback. This time we fixed crashes, which appeared in the game more or less often, after the DLC release patch.

Below you will find full list of them:

• Fixed a crash which could occur at the end of the Doomsayers tale

• Fixed a crash which could occur after removing a faction/community from the city

• Fixed a rare crash related to decals rendering, which could occur on gameplay startup

• Fixed a rare crash related to changing settings with a controller

• Fixed Council view becoming empty when attempting to vote on Rule laws after the Grand Agenda community action has been used

Thank you so much for your ongoing support, and please keep sending us your feedback as it helps us improve your experience!

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Citizens,

Below you will find full list of new content added to the recent patch.

• 8 unique faction Utopias, each with new systems, tools, and endgame

• 8 unique faction skill trees

• 12 unique unlocks (laws / new HUBs / Abilities, etc.) per faction

• 8 new faction hubs (1 per faction)

• 8 new faction-specific variants of housing district

• Over 100 new narrative events

• 2 premium Tales: “Doomsayers” and “Plague”

• 1 new map (Plague themed)

• New 13 centrist policies

• 1 new map  (Doomsayers themed)

• New UI look

• Changes to Appearance of Factions Panels

For more detailed information check out our last Steam News here:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1601580/view/507347176534312523
Stay tuned for upcoming updates!

~ 11 bit studios team

Hello Citizens,

Fractured Utopias is available now on Steam!

DLC is expanding the 8 existing factions in Utopia Builder Mode to make them feel even more integral to this mode. We’ve completely redesigned the main menu, adding one of the most requested features - the ability to force your starting faction.

After a year of improvements shaped by your feedback, this expansion takes the Utopia Builder even further with unique faction identities, new laws, over 100 fresh events, and buildings.

That’s not all! From the moment of DLC’s launch, all of the base game owners gain a Free Content Update with an additional map and additional Centrist Policies for existing laws.

Check out the Launch Trailer for the DLC, revealed during our 11 bit studios Digital Showcase:

In Fractured Utopias, every faction now delivers its own distinct style of play.

The DLC features an overhauled starting menu where you pick from 8 already known factions, each shaping the future direction of your city. Your selection defines the kind of Utopia you’ll aim to create. Will you chase cutting-edge innovation with the Technocrats, or forge a disciplined, militaristic society under the Legionnaires? The path forward is entirely up to you.

Once you choose a faction, you immediately gain access to its exclusive skill tree, filled with unique buildings, hubs, and abilities to unlock. Advancing through the tree depends on completing actions that earn favour with the group you’ve aligned with.

Every faction also grants its own set of traits, offering passive boosts that enhance your city’s stability and productivity. As you progress, your settlement will slowly evolve to mirror the style and philosophy of your faction, making each playthrough feel genuinely tailored to the choice you made.

Depending on which path you choose to forge your Utopia, the look of your City will adapt to it. Build new Hubs and Housing Districts, now dedicated to each of the 8 existing factions. Use them to unlock new benefits that help you survive the Frost.

This City Unbound is a special one for us because it marks the reveal of our very first Frostpunk 2 DLC!
Tales in Frostpunk 2 were always meant to be played alone or mixed for an extra challenge. This is a feature never seen before in any existing strategy game. They are narratively framed gameplay twists - stories that explore how ideology holds up under extreme pressure.

They were designed to add a unique angle to your playthrough.

Plus, you can play them in any configuration you want. Even all at once!

Check out the full City Unbound video with commentary from Łukasz Juszczyk - Game Director and Art Director of Frostpunk 2:

We want to give a huge thank you to our amazing community for your ideas, feedback, and support throughout the game’s development. We hope you will enjoy exploring the new DLC, discovering each faction’s unique style, and experiencing all the new challenges. We can’t wait to see how you build your cities and make each Utopia your own.
Brace yourself, as we are preparing more stuff for you next year!

For now enact your perfect Utopia!

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Everyone!

Nominations for the Steam Awards 2025 are now underway, and Citizens of New London ask you for your vote!

Our recent journey through last year, and the community encouraged us to make this request, starting with the Best Sim/Strategy Award of 2024, going through 4 big patches, introducing many hotfixes, releasing a well-received first Free Major Content Update, and there is still more to come with the first DLC coming this December.

Thank you so much for your support and for being part of such an amazing community. Your feedback helps us all the time shape the New London and develop the Frostpunk setting even further.

Now you are the council! If you feel that Frostpunk 2 should be nominated, cast your vote for us until December 1st!

Take care,

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Citizens,

The long-awaited moment has arrived in our City! We’re thrilled to finally reveal the name, content, and release date of the upcoming DLC.

“Fractured Utopias” will launch on December 8th!

This expansion takes Utopia Mode to a whole new level, featuring: 8 new skill trees, new dedicated faction hubs, over 100 new narrative events, and more!
On the same day we will release new patch where all of you will be able to access part of new content including: New map and 2 new policies.

Watch the Reveal Trailer here:

Before release, we are opening the Official Closed Playtests to let you share your feedback about the upcoming DLC. Your insights will help us refine the experience and balance the game before launch.

To participate, just log in here: http://frostpunk2.firstlook.gg/

After connecting your Discord account, you will automatically receive a special playtester role and gain access to the #frostpunk-2-playtests channel, where you can discuss the beta with other players.

!Please remember: this is a Closed Playtest, so do not share any information outside the dedicated channel, and all saves won't be transferred to full version of the game!

The playtests will run throughout the weekend until November 3rd.

We’ve heard your feedback about faction playability and the desire for more distinctive experiences. In Fractured Utopias, each faction now offers truly unique gameplay.

The DLC introduces a redesigned starting screen, where you choose one of 8 well-known factions to shape your city’s destiny. This decision determines the type of utopia you will strive to build. Will you pursue technological dominance with the Technocrats? Or lead a militarized society with the Legionnaires? The choice is yours.

From the moment you select your faction, you gain access to a unique skill tree, unlocking new abilities, buildings, and hubs. Progress through it by performing actions that earn the favor of your chosen faction.

Each faction also comes with distinct traits, providing passive bonuses that support your city’s survival and efficiency. As you advance, you will notice your city gradually transforming to reflect your faction’s theme, making every playthrough truly dedicated to your chosen faction.

Fractured Utopias adds two new narrative Tales, and a new map designed on their basis, introducing fresh challenges and threats to your city:

Plague - A mysterious disease spreads rapidly. Act fast to discover the cure before your city turns into a frozen graveyard.

Doomsayers - A new faction emerges, spreading despair and declaring that all hope is lost. They will sabotage your city’s morale, forcing you to confront their growing influence.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2791510/Frostpunk_2_Fractured_Utopias/

We can’t wait for you to experience Fractured Utopias.
We hope this new chapter brings even more depth, challenge, and emotional connection to your city, and strengthens the bond you’ve built with your favorite factions.

Stay warm, Citizens.

We will need you to turn these scatters into real utopia...

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Citizens,

We are back with another round of improvements to address your recent feedback.

Check out the full list of changes below:

Interface

• Increased size of the construction cursor when playing with a controller

• Fixed economy overlays not reacting to KBM 

• Fixed potential softlock on Covert Bussiness city message

• Fixed issues with navigating on Tales buttons if any options were selected as random

• Fixed the workforce slider not showing the actual blocked state reason

• Fixed the fervour tutorial being unlocked only by manual interaction with fervour in the faction panel

• Fixed no tooltip about connecting skyways on the Settlement panel

• Fixed \[ESC] keyboard button not closing some of the panels, bringing up Menus instead

• Fixed deactivated trackers remaining visible if the corresponding Building or District is reactivated when the camera is on the Carto level

• Fixed a rare case of Council opening without UI

Gameplay

• Fixed issues with Chapter 5 startup

• Fixed a possibility of the Main District spawning in Colony on the Prefabs deposit on the Hanging Rock map

• Fixed population numbers sometimes turn into million values when calculating the people allocation

Art

• Improved fog visuals on Steam Deck 

• Fixed promised law highlight VFX being too strong

• Tweaks to the side panel icons in Prologue

Other

• Fixed Deluxe Podium not working properly if playing in offline modes

• Fixed screen resolution-related crash, which could occur on Laptop devices upon entering the graphics settings

• Tweaks to how save system files are handled

Exceeding Object Limit Crashes

Starting from the very first day of our Frostpunk 2 journey, we were stunned by the size of some of your Utopia Builder creations, which sometimes felt to us as not achievable during regular playthrough.

Unfortunately, as beautiful a sight it is, some of you were reaching out to us that at some point, their favourite save file is no longer loading, or the game is crashing with the following message:

Maximum number of UObjects (2162688) exceeded when trying to add 1 object(s), make sure you update MaxObjectsInGame/MaxObjectsInEditor/MaxObjectsInProgram in project settings.

This means that you have reached the limit of how many objects the game engine can handle safely, and the title will shut down. 

We have had numerous internal discussions about how to address this issue, aside from regular optimisation work. We decided to share with you how the object limit can be changed manually through the game files. It should be used only as a final solution and only against the crash containing the above message. Additionally, we strongly advise against using this method on low and mid-end PCs. 

Our team will look for less game file-intrusive solutions in future updates.

WARNING BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Please be cautious when applying. Raising the object limit may lead to performance issues, overloading your PC's memory and further unknown instabilities. 

Frostpunk 2 was not designed and optimised past this point, and you should monitor your PC memory when playing. Don’t apply this change until you are experiencing the above crash.

1. Head to your local appdata Frostpunk 2 directory

2. Find Engine.ini file 

3. Open it for editing 

4. Add the following lines*

\[/script/engine.garbagecollectionsettings]

gc.MaxObjectsInEditor=100000000

gc.MaxObjectsInGame=100000000

1. Save the file

2. Launch the title and attempt to continue your previously crashing playthrough

*can be any value bigger than 2162688

Take care,

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Citizens,

We’re back with a few exciting updates! There will be new cosplay guides, invitation to official Frostpunk L.A.R.P., and release of long-awaited book.

Check them out below:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience Frostpunk 2 in real life?

This February 12–15, 2026, our friends at Larp Venture will take over a historical fort in Poland to host an official live L.A.R.P. experience created in partnership with us.

The Last Recon puts you in one of Frostpunk’s remote outposts. Food is scarce, the cold is merciless, and tensions rise as survival becomes uncertain. You’ll negotiate, lead, build, and sacrifice because not everyone can be saved. The city depends on you.

You can buy tickets and use code CITYMUSTLIVE to receive a 10% discount here:

https://larpventure.com/frostpunk

Looking for Frostpunk cosplay inspiration for the L.A.R.P. or other events? We’ve got you covered!

In our recent update, we released a set of four cosplay guides for the Pilgrims, Faithkeepers, Evolvers, and Stalwarts. You asked for more and we accepted the challenge!

Now, we’re introducing four new sets featuring the Icebloods, Technocrats, Venturers, and Bohemians.

You can find all official Frostpunk Cosplay Guides published so far here[11bitstudios.com].

As we did in our previous updates we would like to share some of your amazing content which caught our eye in the recent weeks on our community channels. Thank you for sharing it, City is grateful for your works!:

Frostpunk season is upon us!

If you’re craving more cold, reflection, and moral frost, the English edition of long-awaited "Ice" by Jacek Dukaj, one of Poland’s most renowned authors and a friend of the studio, arrives on November 6!

We know that you are still waiting for the information about the DLC, and we also cannot wait to reveal it. But we can tell you that it will happen VERY soon.

Stay tuned, Citizens!

City will need you…

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Citizens,

After receiving your feedback, we are coming back to you with improvements and bug fixes related to the latest patch.

Below you will find the full patch notes:

Interface

• Improvements for Mouse&Keyboard and Controller input switching

• Heat allocation tooltips on the Heat overlay now show failed reasons for both increasing and decreasing allocation

• Fixed Hospital, Advanced sawmill and Composite factory buildings not being properly displayed on construction radial menus after changing district tabs

• Fixed Peace Accords law sometimes not showing up in the Council when playing with a controller

• Fixed overlapping community icons on the bottom HUD, leading to issues with selecting them

• Fixed pop-up tutorials sometimes enter an unresponsive state leading to softlock

• Fixed community panels constantly refreshing, leading to issues with selecting tabs

• Fixed blur being cut off abruptly on some of the law panels

• Fixed no tooltip being shown when highlighting not available Laws in the Council

• Fixed overlapping switches in the Generator Upgrade section of the Generator Panel

• Fixed coal icon in the Stockpiling tutorial visibility when using Dark mode

• Fixed the weather timeline decor line not matching the length of the Weather forecast widget

• Fixed <positivesemibold> strings appearing in some tooltips

• Fixed some of the Frostland site panels closing by themselves when hovering over choices

• Fixed prompts in the Trust tutorial

• Fixed available building slots persisting visually after upgrading a building

• Fixed no tooltip about Settlement upgrade cost in Outpost panel

• Fixed overlapping texts in Credits

Gameplay

• Fixed not being able to construct Generator upgrades after building the Council on the Hanging Rock and Broken Shore utopia maps

• Fixed Generator not turning off when fuels are out during Overdrive

Art

• Tweaks to light setup for the Logistics district buildings

• Tweaks to shadow visuals on some deposits

• Minor improvements to roads visuals

• Fixed some of the construction stage meshes persisting visually if the gameplay was paused at the very end of construction

• Visual fixes to the Industrial district

Other

• Major improvements to LOD aimed to reduce triangle count by ~50%

• Major memory handling optimisations

• Fixed GPU crash related to Cinematic framerate cap setting when using a screen with a high refresh rate

• Tweaks aimed towards the performance of UI navigation in the late game when playing with a controller

• Localization fixes

Thank you for your ongoing feedback!

Take care,

~ 11 bit studios team