Frostpunk 2 Console Release Set for September 18, Game Pass Confirmed

11 bit studios has announced that Frostpunk 2 will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 18, with Game Pass availability confirmed at launch. Physical editions will be distributed by Skybound Games. The game originally launched for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on September 20, 2024.

Console Version Enhancements

Built on lessons from the first Frostpunk console port, Frostpunk 2 features a redesigned radial interface optimized for controllers. Players can manage New London’s politics and economy seamlessly using an intuitive gamepad layout.

New quality-of-life improvements include:

Quick-switching between similar districts via bumper inputs
A dynamic radial menu for context-sensitive resource interactions
Streamlined navigation designed for thumbstick precision

These updates will also come to PC in a future patch that enables the new UI when using a controller.

“Our main focus was to make interaction with the game feel seamless—so players never have to think about how to play while they’re playing,” said production coordinator Igor Skibinski. “We want to prove again that even complex strategy games can feel intuitive and satisfying on consoles.”