How to join the Frostpunk 2 beta: Countdown, platforms, and more

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

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?

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.