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

11 bit studios has exciting news for fans of their acclaimed city-building survival series: a remake titled Frostpunk 1886 is on the horizon, scheduled for release in 2027. This announcement comes just over six months after the launch of Frostpunk 2, and nearly a decade following the original Frostpunk's debut in 2018. The Polish developer is harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5 for this ambitious project.

Frostpunk immerses players in an alternate late 19th-century world gripped by a volcanic winter. As a leader, you're tasked with building and sustaining a city, managing scarce resources, making tough survival decisions, and exploring the surrounding areas for additional survivors and vital supplies.

IGN's review of the original Frostpunk awarded it a commendable 9/10, praising it as an "engaging and unique, if occasionally unintuitive, strategy game" that blends various thematic and gameplay elements effectively. Frostpunk 2, on the other hand, received an 8/10, with IGN noting its "larger scale is less intimate but more socially and politically complex than the original" due to a comprehensive rethinking of its mechanics.

While continuing to support Frostpunk 2 with free major updates, a console launch, and DLCs, 11 bit studios is shifting gears with Frostpunk 1886. This project is more than a mere visual upgrade; it's a return to the franchise's roots, enriched with new content, mechanics, laws, and an entirely new Purpose path. Named to honor a significant moment in the Frostpunk universe—the Great Storm's descent upon New London—Frostpunk 1886 promises a fresh yet familiar experience for all players.

The transition to Unreal Engine 5 not only enhances the visual and gameplay experience but also introduces long-awaited mod support and the potential for future DLCs. This makes Frostpunk 1886 a living, expandable platform that can evolve with community input, something previously constrained by the technical limitations of the original engine.

11 bit studios envisions a future where both Frostpunk 2 and Frostpunk 1886 grow side by side, offering two parallel paths that delve into the theme of survival against the backdrop of unrelenting cold. Meanwhile, the studio is also preparing for the release of another intriguing title, The Alters, set to launch in June.