Six years after its prequel, survival city builder Frostpunk 2 is set to launch in 2024. From the team that brought you Frostpunk and The Thaumaturge, 11 bit studios is kicking off the sequel’s release with a beta period this April.
Here’s how you can play the Frostpunk 2 beta and when it’s set to begin.
When will the Frostpunk 2 beta start? Full countdown
![A city of buildings is constructed in a snowscape in Frostpunk 2.](https://vip-develop.dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image_4f6e76.png?w=640)
The Frostpunk 2 beta will begin on April 15 at 12pm CT and run for one week, ending on April 22. Here is a countdown for when the Frostpunk 2 beta will go live. It may be subject to change, so check in with the official Frostpunk 2 X (Twitter) account for any updates.
How to access the Frostpunk 2 beta
The Frostpunk 2 beta is not open to all players. To access the beta, you must buy the Deluxe Edition of Frostpunk 2, which will cost you $67 USD this week (discounted from the normal $75 price). The discount runs until April 26 after the beta ends.
As well as access to the beta, the Deluxe Edition also gives you three post-launch DLCs, early access to the story mode, an exclusive item, a digital novella, and a digital artbook and soundtrack. Standard Edition gets you the base game, so if you’re a huge Frostpunk fan, all these deluxe bonuses are worth the price.
What platforms will you be able to play the Frostpunk 2 beta on?
![A hall filled with people sit in Frostpunk 2.](https://vip-develop.dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image_02eeae.png?w=640)
The Frostpunk 2 beta will only be available for PC users who preorder the Deluxe Edition. Those wanting to play Frostpunk 2 on consoles or those unwilling to buy the Deluxe Edition will need to wait for the full game’s release.
Even though the beta is only for PC, Frostpunk 2 will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. For PC users, you can preorder the Deluxe Edition or purchase the game through Steam, the Epic Games Store, or Game Pass.
Frostpunk 2 beta system requirements
Here are the system requirements for the Frostpunk 2 beta. It is expected that these requirements will also be the same for the game’s full release on July 25.
Requirements | Minimum | Recommended |
---|---|---|
OS Version | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz |
Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
Graphics | AMD RX 550 with 4GB VRAM NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti with 4GB VRAM Intel ARC A310 with 4GB VRAM | AMD RX 5700 with 8GB VRAM NVIDIA 2060 RTX with 8GB VRAM Intel ARC A770 with 8GB VRAM |
Disk Space | 30GB SSD | 30GB SSD |