Developer 11 bit studios has released a new trailer for the post-apocalyptic strategy game, Frostpunk 2as part of yesterday's (March 6, 2024) Xbox Partner Prevewi event showing off a variety of exciting new features before revealing a PC release date.
Frostpunk 2 will arrive on PC on July 25 and will also launch on day one on Xbox Game Pass for PC. Although the game is also scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, we have yet to receive any news on when the strategy title will arrive on the console. Like the critically acclaimed fantasy role-playing game (RPG). Baldur's Gate 3 last year, It seems as if Frostpunk 2 Its launch will be amazing.
Set 30 years after the original. Frostpunk, it looks like the sequel might go in a slightly different direction. Although the world is still covered by a chilling apocalyptic storm, the main antagonist in Frostpunk 2 It is the city itself. Now that humanity is back on its feet, different factions have emerged seeking to take the city in different political directions. As a player, you will have to manage these interests and prevent the ship of state from sinking.
The latest trailer shows off two of these factions: the tough Icebloods and the pragmatic Technocrats. The former are a group of grizzled survivors who believe in the survival of the fittest, while the technocrats believe in equality through technological innovation. It's easy to see how even these two groups could soon find themselves at odds.
The trailer also gives us a glimpse of some of the events that can be triggered based on your decisions. At the 25 second mark, we see a protest from the Icebloods, along with four options for the player to choose from in response. These types of decision points could lead to some exciting emerging narratives reminiscent of famous strategy offerings. stellar and Crusader Kings 3.
Pre-orders are now available through Steam.
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