The Pit: A Fresh Survival Challenge

The centerpiece of this frosty free update is The Pit—a sprawling new map for Utopia Builder mode. Nestled in the long shadow of a failed Generator, The Pit’s cracked terrain and gaping crater demand that you rethink every city layout and survival strategy. Just when you thought you’d conquered New London’s deep freeze, this map serves up a new batch of frosty puzzles and tactical headaches.

Tales from the Frostland: Moddable Narrative Scenarios

If story is the wind beneath your parka, Tales from the Frostland delivers narrative-driven scenarios with unique quests, branching choices, and customizable rewards. These scenarios invite replay and let the community craft their own frigid tales—thanks to full mod support. Expect a blizzard of inventive stories to sweep through the Frostpunk community soon.

Serenity Mode: Chill City Building

If the relentless apocalypse is wearing you down, Serenity Mode offers a gentler, more relaxed city-building experience. Enjoy milder weather, abundant resources, and a society free from strife. It’s a perfect option for newcomers or creative players who want to build their dream city without the constant threat of frostbite—or citizen uprisings.

District-Level Heat Management is Back

Veterans of the original Frostpunk will welcome the return of district-level heat management. This classic system brings back the tense balancing act between warmth, resources, and citizen morale. New research trees, updated laws, and visible citizen reactions make each decision carry even more weight. Keeping neighborhoods toasty has never felt so crucial—or so risky.

Frostkit 1.0: Expanded Modding Tools

The Frostkit 1.0 toolkit leaves beta, bringing in-editor testing and streamlined tools for budding modders. 11 bit studios is clearly nurturing a creative community, making it easier than ever to craft new maps, stories, and mechanics. The world of Frostpunk 2 is set to grow well beyond official updates, shaped by the imaginations of its players.

What’s Next for Frostpunk?

With DLC and console editions arriving later in 2025, plus the upcoming prequel Frostpunk 1886, this universe isn’t thawing out anytime soon. The only question: will these new scenarios and creative tools help Frostpunk 2 keep its icy crown, or is this just the start of something even bigger?

TL;DR

• Free update released May 8, 2025 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
• The Pit: a new map with unique hazards and terrain
• Tales from the Frostland: narrative, moddable scenarios
• Serenity Mode: relaxed, conflict-free city building
• District-level heat management returns for classic strategy
• Frostkit 1.0: full-featured modding tools now available
• DLC, console versions, and Frostpunk 1886 prequel coming soon