What changed in Frostpunk in 2018

183 updates · 50 main milestones · Feb 2, 2018 to Dec 18, 2018

  1. 10 events
    Minor Fixes and Optimizationsperformance

    Additional minor fixes and optimizations have been implemented.

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    Beacon Dismantling Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue allowing scouts to be sent during a storm after dismantling and reconstructing the Beacon.

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    Free Building Upgrade Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where players could upgrade buildings for free.

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    Lighting Improvements to Faith Buildingsvisuals

    Improvements made to the lighting of Faith buildings.

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    Canyon Map Lighting Changesvisuals

    Lighting changes and improvements made to the Canyon map.

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    New Dilemmas Introducedgameplay

    Players will face new dilemmas in the game as part of the update.

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    Fixed 'There was no Waldo' Unlock Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing the unlock of 'There was no Waldo' in New Home scenario.

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    A Christmas Carol Story Available in Endless Modenew contentMilestone

    A new Christmas themed quest line is added to the game.

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    New Building Constructionnew contentMilestone

    Players can construct a new building as part of the Christmas update.

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    Translation Fixeslocalization

    Some translation issues have been fixed.

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  2. 13 events
    Shadow system optimization and fixesperformance
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    Added missing texts for Turkish and Brazilian languagelocalization
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    Fixed issue with quest 'A piece of the past' starting infinitelybug fix
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    Fixed issue where scouts would not die during stormsbug fix
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    Fixed issue changing storm position upon loading gamebug fix
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    Fixed display issues when changing camera levelbug fix
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    Upgrades and fixes to Economy Panelui ux
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    Fixed achievements 'Master Archivist' and 'By the Sweat of their Brow'bug fix
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    Translation fixes for Russian languagelocalization
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    Fixed display issues in Brazilian languagelocalization
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    Fixed issue preventing storm from spawning after loading gamebug fix
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    Additional minor fixes and optimizationsbug fix
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    Fixed crash when getting automaton from Frostland sitebug fixMilestone
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  3. 19 events
    Scout Team Quest Completion Fixbug fix

    Hungry or ill people on scout teams no longer block certain quests.

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    Three New Maps Introducednew contentMilestone

    The Endless Mode includes three new maps for players to explore.

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    Video Playback Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Videos should no longer disappear after using Alt+Tab.

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    Save Menu Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the list of saved games to disappear.

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    Two New Game Modes Addednew contentMilestone

    Endless Mode features two brand new game modes.

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    Coal Exploit Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an exploit with rebuilding the Outpost for extra Coal in The Fall of Winterhome.

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    Various Small Fixes and Tweaksother

    Other small fixes and tweaks have been made.

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    New City Decorations Availablenew content

    Players can now use new city decorations in Endless Mode.

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    Automatons Counted Towards Quest Goalbug fix

    Automatons assigned to Charcoal Kilns are now counted towards the quest goal in The Arks.

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    New Archives Mechanicnew content

    A new Archives mechanic has been added in Endless Mode.

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    Camera Movement Bug Fixedbug fix

    Using RMB to move the camera no longer closes the construction panel.

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    Randomised Frostlands Featurenew contentMilestone

    The Endless Mode introduces randomised frostlands for varied gameplay.

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    Wall Drill Heating Level Progression Fixedbug fix

    Wall Drill line now has proper heating level progression.

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    Improved Infirmary Responsebug fix

    Gravely ill citizens should now head to the Infirmary more timely.

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    Automaton Scouts Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug with Automaton Scouts not always revealing new sites.

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    Shadow Rendering Optimizationperformance

    Shadow rendering system optimization and quality improvements implemented.

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    Fixed Arrest Mechanic Bugbug fix

    People can no longer be arrested while all the wardens are busy.

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    Economy Panel Display Correctionbug fix

    The economy panel now shows the correct number of free places in a Care House.

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    Endless Mode DLC Available for Freedlc releaseMilestone

    Endless Mode for Frostpunk is now available for free for all owners of the base game.

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  4. 2 events
    Endless Mode Free DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Introducing Endless Mode with two styles of play: 'Serenity' and 'Endurance'.

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    New Buildings and Features in Endless Modenew contentMilestone

    New buildings including an Archives building, new sites, and random events.

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  5. 3 events
    Frostpunk Original Soundtrack Vinyl Edition Announcementdlc release

    A vinyl edition of the Frostpunk soundtrack featuring 10 remastered tracks will be released on October 26th.

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    Special Edition Soundtrack Available on Steamdlc release

    A special edition of the Frostpunk soundtrack will be available as a Steam DLC, including various digital formats.

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    Digital Version of Frostpunk Soundtrack Coming Soondlc release

    The Frostpunk soundtrack will soon be available in digital format on various platforms including Spotify and YouTube.

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  6. 7 events
    Reduced save file size and improved cloud managementperformance

    Drastically reduced the size of saves and improved the way cloud manages save data.

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    Fixed Brazilian-Portuguese language display issueslocalization

    Fixed issues with displaying Brazilian-Portuguese language.

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    Additional minor bug fixes and tweaksbug fix

    Implemented additional minor bug fixes and tweaks.

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    Corrected generator panel values in Turkishlocalization

    Now the generator panel displays proper values in Turkish language.

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    Fixed issue with saving new databug fixMilestone

    Resolved the problem with not being able to write new save data.

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    Fixed crash related to automatons in Winterhome scenariobug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash related to taking automaton from Frostland in 'The Fall of Winterhome' scenario.

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    Improved translations for recently added languageslocalization

    Improved translations for recently added languages.

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  7. 16 events
    Fixed Dilemmas Not Appearingbug fix

    Resolved an issue that prevented dilemmas from showing up.

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    New Scenario: The Fall of Winterhomenew contentMilestone

    Players can explore a new scenario that tells the story of the fallen city.

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    AI and Graphics Optimisationperformance
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    Fixed Sound Muting Issuesbug fix

    Resolved problems related to muting and unmuting the sound.

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    The Fall of Winterhome Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    A story-driven, free expansion for Frostpunk releasing on September 19th.

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    New Mechanics and Buildingsnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new mechanics and buildings, including the Repair Station.

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    Urban Planner Achievement Conditions Fixedbug fix
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    Various Minor Fixes and Improvementsbug fix
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    The Fall of Winterhome Free DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    A story-driven expansion revealing the events preceding the main campaign.

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    New Map and Visualsnew contentMilestone

    A unique map with fresh visuals for players to explore.

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    Turkish Language Addedlocalization
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    Fixed Several Crashesbug fix

    Including one involving Quick Saving the game.

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    Improved Save and Load Menusui ux

    Menus have been changed for easier management of save data.

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    Golden Path Achievement Description Updatedbug fix

    Now properly describes the achievement unlock conditions.

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    Easier Scenario Unlocksbalance change

    All scenarios are now unlocked after playing the first scenario for 20 game days.

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    Brazilian Portuguese Language Addedlocalization
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  8. 3 events
    Minor Improvements to Stability and Performanceperformance
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    Fix for Save System Issuesbug fixMilestone

    Save system is now working properly and all new saves are going to be written and loaded just as swiftly as before.

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    Loading Issues for Affected Savesbug fix

    Saves that have been affected by the last update will work, but they may take some time loading and overwriting.

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  9. 17 events
    New Visual Variants for Hunter Airshipsvisuals

    Introduced new visual designs for Hunter Airships.

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    Revamped Building Gridbalance change

    Building grid improved for easier fitting of buildings and cleaner layouts.

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    Search Function for Named Charactersnew content

    Players can now search for people and automatons by their given names.

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    Release of 'People and Automatons' DLCdlc releaseMilestone

    The brand new DLC 'People and Automatons' is now available to all owners of Frostpunk for free.

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    Additional UI Tweaks and Fixesui ux

    Various UI tweaks and fixes implemented.

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    Intel NUC Skull Canyon Supportsystem

    Added support for Intel NUC Skull Canyon devices.

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    Crash Fix When Selecting Groupsbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that occurred after selecting a group of people approaching the city.

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    Character and Automaton Naming Featurenew content

    Players can now change the names of their people and automatons, allowing for better management and personalization.

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    Numerous Optimization Changesperformance

    Implemented various optimization changes to improve overall game performance.

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    Building Icon Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where wrong icons appeared over buildings.

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    Tweaks to Hunter Behaviorai

    Implemented tweaks to address erratic hunter behavior and issues with people getting stuck.

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    Razer Chroma Supportsystem

    Added support for Razer Chroma devices.

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    Diversified Looks for Buildingsvisuals

    Updated visuals for Hunter Huts, Gathering Posts, Outposts, and Workshops.

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    Required Temperature Tutorial Fixbug fix

    Fixed issues with the required temperature tutorial.

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    Keyboard Navigation in Main Menuui ux

    Players can now use the keyboard to navigate the main menu.

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    Multimedia Keys Binding Fixbug fix

    Fixed problems related to binding multimedia keys.

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    FX Fixesbug fix

    Implemented additional fixes for various FX issues.

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  10. 8 events
    Enabled Ansel in Survivor Modebug fix
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    Removed Unfinished Workshop Modelschanges

    Removal of unfinished models to fix possible glitches and crashes.

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    Minor Fixes in Translationsbug fix
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    Fixed Visual Glitch in Settings Menubug fix
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    Fixed Crash in Economy Panelbug fix
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    Additional Minor Tweaks and Fixesother
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    Added Extreme Difficulty Levelnew content

    New difficulty level based on Survivor Mode allowing pause and normal save options.

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    Fixed Wrong Icons on Buildingsbug fix

    Resolved issue where incorrect icons were displayed on buildings in various situations.

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  11. 31 events
    Changed extraction rate value for resourcesbalance change

    Replaced potential value with actual value based on efficiency.

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    Fixed overlapping trackers on frostlandbug fix

    Resolved issues with overlapping sites, expeditions, transports, and survivors.

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    Fixed conditions for Saviour and Iron Saviour achievementsbug fix
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    Added emergency shift trackers to resourcesquality of life
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    Fixed various translationsbug fix
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    Fixed text serializations for language changesbug fix

    All texts will now be in the current language after loading saves.

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    Fixed endlog variations for Cannibalism lawbug fix

    Certain endlog variations now display properly.

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    Fixed upgraded buildings overlapping adjacent streetsbug fix
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    Fixed prohibited citizen groups display on population panelbug fix
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    Fixed closing notifications on pausebug fix
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    Fixed snow caps accumulation on newly built buildingsbug fix
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    Added blocking of other panels by in-game menuquality of life
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    Keyboard shortcuts for speed commandsquality of life

    Players can now bind shortcuts to 'Fast speed' and 'Very fast speed'.

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    Enabled notifications visibility on Frostlandbug fix
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    Added new achievements for Survivor Modenew content
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    Added quick save/load featurequality of life

    Default keys set to F5 for save and F9 for load.

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    Hunters now require rest after huntingbalance change

    Hunters must rest for a few hours before being assigned to new tasks.

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    Rebalanced starting resources for scenariosbalance change

    Adjusted resources for Refugees and The Arks scenarios in easy and hard difficulty settings.

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    Fixed disabled people count outside care housebug fix
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    Increased precision of Steam Cores amountquality of life

    Gathered Steam Cores amount now displayed with two decimal points.

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    Added Survivor Modenew contentMilestone

    A new game mode for seasoned players with increased difficulty and permanent decisions.

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    Fixed queuing unlocked resources on resource barbug fix
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    Fixed average discontent calculation for expeditionsbug fix
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    Fixed scrollbars in expedition building selection panelsbug fix
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    Fixed button states in selection panelbug fix
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    Added Ansel SDK integrationnew content

    Integration for advanced screenshot capturing and viewing.

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    Fixed UI show/hide animationsbug fix
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    Fixed current research description text on workshop panelbug fix
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    Fixed recurring consequences of Emergency Shiftsbug fix

    Fixed missing notifications when exerting workforce.

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    Fixed two rare crashesbug fix
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    Fixed tutorial display after loading savesbug fix
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  12. 6 events
    Endurance - NEW GAME MODE!new contentMilestone

    An endless or sandbox mode responding to player requests, with a distinctive take on the feature.

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    The Builders - NEW SCENARIO!new contentMilestone

    A substantial update featuring a brand new scenario with its own story and challenge.

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    Winter Snapshots - Updatenew content

    A special photo/screenshot tool to capture the beauty of Frostpunk, along with a surprise.

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    People & Automatons - Basic Customization Optionsnew content

    Introducing naming options for citizens and automatons, with plans for more customization in the future.

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    Survivor - NEW MODE!new contentMilestone

    A brand new challenge for players with special modifiers for the hardest difficulty setting.

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    Smaller Updates with Bug Fixesbug fix

    Plans to roll out smaller updates containing bug fixes and stability tweaks.

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  13. 9 events
    Default display mode detection fixbug fix

    Resolved issues with screen resolutions.

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    "Bread and Games" achievement fixedbug fix

    Achievement is now functioning properly.

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    Added diagnostics toolsquality of life

    New analytics to help track and fix future issues.

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    "Iron Man (The Arks)" achievement fixedbug fix

    Achievement can now only be obtained during The Arks scenario.

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    Added AlienFX featurenew content

    New feature that changes keyboard backlight colors based on in-game temperature.

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    Memory leaks fixedperformanceMilestone

    Improved stability and overall performance, resulting in more FPS and fewer crashes.

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    Increased save game buffer memorybug fix

    Eliminated issues with the autosaving feature.

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    "The Union" achievement fixedbug fix

    Achievement now triggers correctly based on the right events.

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    Fixed crashes related to Heaters and Generatorbug fix

    Resolved multiple crashes associated with specific game mechanics.

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  14. 7 events
    Balance Tweaks Implementedbalance change

    Various balance tweaks have been made to improve gameplay.

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    New Endlogs Addedchanges

    Brand new, larger endlogs have been added to the game.

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    Minor Bug Fixesbug fix

    A significant number of minor bug fixes have been applied.

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    Support for 21:9 Screensui ux

    The game now supports ultra-wide 21:9 screen resolutions.

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    Frostpunk Official Launchnew contentMilestone

    Frostpunk is officially released and available for purchase.

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    Old Save Files Incompatibilityother

    Old save files from preview builds may no longer work.

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    Stability Tweaksperformance

    Stability improvements have been made to enhance game performance.

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  15. 3 events
    Additional Scenarios: Refugeesnew contentMilestone

    A new scenario focusing on social stratification and unrest in a rapidly growing society after escaping London.

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    Frostpunk Full Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Frostpunk will be officially released on April 24, 2018.

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    Additional Scenarios: The Arksnew contentMilestone

    A new scenario where players must safeguard seeds and seedlings using automatons for survival.

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  16. 7 events
    Law: House of Prayernew contentMilestone

    Unlocks the House of Prayer building and the Sermon ability to raise hope.

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    Law: The Templenew contentMilestone

    Unlocks The Temple building, raising hope and comfort for the faithful and discontented.

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    Law: House of Healingnew contentMilestone

    Unlocks the House of Healing building, treating the sick without engineers and raising hope.

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    Law: Shrinesnew contentMilestone

    Unlocks the Shrine building, which boosts efficiency and hope in nearby workplaces.

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    Law: Evening Prayersnew contentMilestone

    Unlocks the Evening Prayers ability, raising hope and lowering discontent.

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    Path of Faith Gameplay Mechanicsnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the Path of Faith, unlocking new laws and buildings.

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    Law: Field Kitchensnew contentMilestone

    Unlocks the Field Kitchen building, providing warmth and meals to nearby workplaces.

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  17. 2 events
    Frostpunk Official Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Frostpunk will launch on PCs in a digital version for $29.99 USD and a retail version for $34.99 USD as the 'Victorian Edition'.

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    Frostpunk Official Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Frostpunk will be released on PCs in a digital version for $29.99 USD and a retail version for $34.99 USD as the 'Victorian Edition'.

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  18. 10 events
    Box Art Revealother

    Box art created by Jakub Kowalczyk, showcasing various aspects of the game.

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    Introduction of Patrol Lawnew contentMilestone

    Enables guards to patrol streets near Guard Stations, requiring extra food for their efforts.

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    Introduction of Neighbourhood Watch Lawnew contentMilestone

    Allows construction of Watchtower to protect nearby residents and increase hope.

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    Introduction of Neighbourhood Watch Lawnew contentMilestone

    Allows construction of Watchtower to protect nearby residents and increase hope.

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    Reveal of Advanced Endgame Mechanicsnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new gameplay choices affecting society and leadership.

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    Frostpunk Price Announcementother

    Digital version priced at $29.99/EUR 29.99.

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    Price Announcement for Frostpunkother

    Digital version priced at $29.99/EUR 29.99.

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    Introduction of Guard Stations Lawnew contentMilestone

    Establishes Guard Stations to maintain peace and order, lowering discontent and restoring hope.

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    Introduction of Patrol Lawnew contentMilestone

    Enables active patrols by guards to uphold law and order, requiring extra food for their efforts.

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    Introduction of Guard Stations Lawnew contentMilestone

    Establishes Guard Stations to lower discontent and restore hope in the city.

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  19. 10 events
    Automatons' FunctionalitygameplayMilestone

    Automatons work around the clock, require short breaks to refuel, and can be upgraded for efficiency.

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    Future Gameplay Modeschanges

    The developers plan to implement additional game modes beyond the main campaign, including sandbox and endless modes.

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    Camera Tweaksperformance

    Ongoing adjustments to the in-game camera to improve graphics and zoom functionality.

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    Introduction of Automatonsnew contentMilestone

    Automatons are introduced as new steam-powered machines that replace manual labor crews and enhance the economy.

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    Camera Tweaksperformance

    The in-game camera is still being tweaked to ensure graphics quality when zoomed in.

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    Future Gameplay Modeschanges

    Plans for additional game modes beyond the main campaign, including sandbox and endless modes.

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    Automatons' FunctionalitygameplayMilestone

    Automatons work around the clock, requiring only short breaks to refuel at the Generator, and can be upgraded for efficiency.

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    Game Release TimelineotherMilestone

    The game is scheduled for release by the end of Q1, with more news expected in the coming weeks.

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    Release Date AnnouncementotherMilestone

    The game is scheduled for release by the end of Q1, with more news expected in the coming weeks.

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    Introduction of Automatonsnew contentMilestone

    Automatons are introduced as huge, steam-powered machines that replace manual labor crews and enhance the economy.

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