"Frostpunk 1886 Remake Set for 2027, Developer to Keep Updating Frostpunk 2"

11 bit studios has announced Frostpunk 1886, a highly anticipated remake of the original game, set to launch in 2027. This announcement comes just over six months after the release of Frostpunk 2, and nearly a decade after the debut of the first Frostpunk in 2018. The Polish developer is harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5 for this project, signifying a major leap forward in the visual and technical aspects of the game.

Frostpunk is a captivating city-building survival video game set in an alternate history of the late 19th century. Players are tasked with constructing and managing a city amidst a global volcanic winter, navigating resource management, making tough survival decisions, and exploring the surrounding areas for survivors and essential resources.

IGN's review of the original Frostpunk awarded it a 9/10, praising its unique blend of thematic ideas and gameplay elements, though noting some occasional unintuitiveness. Frostpunk 2 received an 8/10 from IGN, recognized for its expansive scale and increased social and political complexity, despite a less intimate feel compared to its predecessor.

11 bit studios has assured fans that Frostpunk 2 will continue to receive updates, including free major content, a console launch, and additional DLC, while they develop Frostpunk 1886. The studio explained that with their proprietary Liquid Engine, used for both Frostpunk and This War of Mine, no longer in development, they sought a new engine to carry forward the legacy of the first game.

Frostpunk 1886 is not just a visual update but a comprehensive reimagining of the original. Named to honor a crucial moment in the game's universe — the Great Storm descending on New London — it introduces new content, mechanics, laws, and an exciting new Purpose path, offering a fresh experience for all players. The transition to Unreal Engine enables Frostpunk 1886 to become a living platform, facilitating long-awaited mod support and the potential for future DLC.

11 bit studios envisions a future where Frostpunk 2 and Frostpunk 1886 evolve in tandem, each enhancing the other as they explore the theme of survival in unrelenting cold. Additionally, the studio is working on The Alters, slated for release in June.