What changed in Frostpunk in 2018
183 updates · 50 main milestones · Feb 2, 2018 to Dec 18, 2018
- 10 eventsMinor Fixes and Optimizationsperformance
Additional minor fixes and optimizations have been implemented.
SteamBeacon Dismantling Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue allowing scouts to be sent during a storm after dismantling and reconstructing the Beacon.
SteamFree Building Upgrade Issue Resolvedbug fixFixed an issue where players could upgrade buildings for free.
SteamLighting Improvements to Faith BuildingsvisualsImprovements made to the lighting of Faith buildings.
SteamNew Dilemmas IntroducedgameplayPlayers will face new dilemmas in the game as part of the update.
SteamFixed 'There was no Waldo' Unlock Issuebug fixResolved an issue preventing the unlock of 'There was no Waldo' in New Home scenario.
SteamA Christmas Carol Story Available in Endless Modenew contentMilestoneA new Christmas themed quest line is added to the game.
SteamNew Building Constructionnew contentMilestonePlayers can construct a new building as part of the Christmas update.
Steam - 13 eventsShadow system optimization and fixesperformanceSteamAdded missing texts for Turkish and Brazilian languagelocalizationSteamFixed issue with quest 'A piece of the past' starting infinitelybug fixSteamFixed issue where scouts would not die during stormsbug fixSteamFixed issue changing storm position upon loading gamebug fixSteamFixed display issues when changing camera levelbug fixSteamUpgrades and fixes to Economy Panelui uxSteamFixed achievements 'Master Archivist' and 'By the Sweat of their Brow'bug fixSteamTranslation fixes for Russian languagelocalizationSteamFixed display issues in Brazilian languagelocalizationSteamFixed issue preventing storm from spawning after loading gamebug fixSteamAdditional minor fixes and optimizationsbug fixSteamFixed crash when getting automaton from Frostland sitebug fixMilestoneSteam
- 19 eventsScout Team Quest Completion Fixbug fix
Hungry or ill people on scout teams no longer block certain quests.
SteamThree New Maps Introducednew contentMilestoneThe Endless Mode includes three new maps for players to explore.
SteamSave Menu Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug that sometimes caused the list of saved games to disappear.
SteamCoal Exploit Fixedbug fixFixed an exploit with rebuilding the Outpost for extra Coal in The Fall of Winterhome.
SteamNew City Decorations Availablenew contentPlayers can now use new city decorations in Endless Mode.
SteamAutomatons Counted Towards Quest Goalbug fixAutomatons assigned to Charcoal Kilns are now counted towards the quest goal in The Arks.
SteamCamera Movement Bug Fixedbug fixUsing RMB to move the camera no longer closes the construction panel.
SteamRandomised Frostlands Featurenew contentMilestoneThe Endless Mode introduces randomised frostlands for varied gameplay.
SteamWall Drill Heating Level Progression Fixedbug fixWall Drill line now has proper heating level progression.
SteamImproved Infirmary Responsebug fixGravely ill citizens should now head to the Infirmary more timely.
SteamAutomaton Scouts Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug with Automaton Scouts not always revealing new sites.
SteamShadow Rendering OptimizationperformanceShadow rendering system optimization and quality improvements implemented.
SteamFixed Arrest Mechanic Bugbug fixPeople can no longer be arrested while all the wardens are busy.
SteamEconomy Panel Display Correctionbug fixThe economy panel now shows the correct number of free places in a Care House.
SteamEndless Mode DLC Available for Freedlc releaseMilestoneEndless Mode for Frostpunk is now available for free for all owners of the base game.
Steam - 3 eventsFrostpunk Original Soundtrack Vinyl Edition Announcementdlc release
A vinyl edition of the Frostpunk soundtrack featuring 10 remastered tracks will be released on October 26th.
SteamSpecial Edition Soundtrack Available on Steamdlc releaseA special edition of the Frostpunk soundtrack will be available as a Steam DLC, including various digital formats.
SteamDigital Version of Frostpunk Soundtrack Coming Soondlc releaseThe Frostpunk soundtrack will soon be available in digital format on various platforms including Spotify and YouTube.
Steam - 7 eventsReduced save file size and improved cloud managementperformance
Drastically reduced the size of saves and improved the way cloud manages save data.
SteamFixed Brazilian-Portuguese language display issueslocalizationFixed issues with displaying Brazilian-Portuguese language.
SteamCorrected generator panel values in TurkishlocalizationNow the generator panel displays proper values in Turkish language.
SteamFixed issue with saving new databug fixMilestoneResolved the problem with not being able to write new save data.
SteamFixed crash related to automatons in Winterhome scenariobug fixMilestoneFixed crash related to taking automaton from Frostland in 'The Fall of Winterhome' scenario.
SteamImproved translations for recently added languageslocalizationImproved translations for recently added languages.
Steam - 16 eventsNew Scenario: The Fall of Winterhomenew contentMilestone
Players can explore a new scenario that tells the story of the fallen city.
SteamAI and Graphics OptimisationperformanceSteamThe Fall of Winterhome Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneA story-driven, free expansion for Frostpunk releasing on September 19th.
SteamNew Mechanics and Buildingsnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of new mechanics and buildings, including the Repair Station.
SteamUrban Planner Achievement Conditions Fixedbug fixSteamVarious Minor Fixes and Improvementsbug fixSteamThe Fall of Winterhome Free DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneA story-driven expansion revealing the events preceding the main campaign.
SteamTurkish Language AddedlocalizationSteamGolden Path Achievement Description Updatedbug fixNow properly describes the achievement unlock conditions.
SteamEasier Scenario Unlocksbalance changeAll scenarios are now unlocked after playing the first scenario for 20 game days.
SteamBrazilian Portuguese Language AddedlocalizationSteam - 3 eventsMinor Improvements to Stability and PerformanceperformanceSteamFix 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.
SteamLoading Issues for Affected Savesbug fixSaves that have been affected by the last update will work, but they may take some time loading and overwriting.
Steam - 17 eventsNew Visual Variants for Hunter Airshipsvisuals
Introduced new visual designs for Hunter Airships.
SteamRevamped Building Gridbalance changeBuilding grid improved for easier fitting of buildings and cleaner layouts.
SteamSearch Function for Named Charactersnew contentPlayers can now search for people and automatons by their given names.
SteamRelease of 'People and Automatons' DLCdlc releaseMilestoneThe brand new DLC 'People and Automatons' is now available to all owners of Frostpunk for free.
SteamCrash Fix When Selecting Groupsbug fixMilestoneFixed a crash that occurred after selecting a group of people approaching the city.
SteamCharacter and Automaton Naming Featurenew contentPlayers can now change the names of their people and automatons, allowing for better management and personalization.
SteamNumerous Optimization ChangesperformanceImplemented various optimization changes to improve overall game performance.
SteamTweaks to Hunter BehavioraiImplemented tweaks to address erratic hunter behavior and issues with people getting stuck.
SteamDiversified Looks for BuildingsvisualsUpdated visuals for Hunter Huts, Gathering Posts, Outposts, and Workshops.
SteamKeyboard Navigation in Main Menuui uxPlayers can now use the keyboard to navigate the main menu.
Steam - 8 eventsEnabled Ansel in Survivor Modebug fixSteamRemoved Unfinished Workshop Modelschanges
Removal of unfinished models to fix possible glitches and crashes.
SteamMinor Fixes in Translationsbug fixSteamFixed Visual Glitch in Settings Menubug fixSteamFixed Crash in Economy Panelbug fixSteamAdditional Minor Tweaks and FixesotherSteamAdded Extreme Difficulty Levelnew contentNew difficulty level based on Survivor Mode allowing pause and normal save options.
SteamFixed Wrong Icons on Buildingsbug fixResolved issue where incorrect icons were displayed on buildings in various situations.
Steam - 31 eventsChanged extraction rate value for resourcesbalance change
Replaced potential value with actual value based on efficiency.
SteamFixed overlapping trackers on frostlandbug fixResolved issues with overlapping sites, expeditions, transports, and survivors.
SteamFixed conditions for Saviour and Iron Saviour achievementsbug fixSteamAdded emergency shift trackers to resourcesquality of lifeSteamFixed various translationsbug fixSteamFixed text serializations for language changesbug fixAll texts will now be in the current language after loading saves.
SteamFixed endlog variations for Cannibalism lawbug fixCertain endlog variations now display properly.
SteamFixed upgraded buildings overlapping adjacent streetsbug fixSteamFixed prohibited citizen groups display on population panelbug fixSteamFixed closing notifications on pausebug fixSteamFixed snow caps accumulation on newly built buildingsbug fixSteamAdded blocking of other panels by in-game menuquality of lifeSteamKeyboard shortcuts for speed commandsquality of lifePlayers can now bind shortcuts to 'Fast speed' and 'Very fast speed'.
SteamEnabled notifications visibility on Frostlandbug fixSteamAdded new achievements for Survivor Modenew contentSteamHunters now require rest after huntingbalance changeHunters must rest for a few hours before being assigned to new tasks.
SteamRebalanced starting resources for scenariosbalance changeAdjusted resources for Refugees and The Arks scenarios in easy and hard difficulty settings.
SteamFixed disabled people count outside care housebug fixSteamIncreased precision of Steam Cores amountquality of lifeGathered Steam Cores amount now displayed with two decimal points.
SteamAdded Survivor Modenew contentMilestoneA new game mode for seasoned players with increased difficulty and permanent decisions.
SteamFixed queuing unlocked resources on resource barbug fixSteamFixed average discontent calculation for expeditionsbug fixSteamFixed scrollbars in expedition building selection panelsbug fixSteamFixed button states in selection panelbug fixSteamAdded Ansel SDK integrationnew contentIntegration for advanced screenshot capturing and viewing.
SteamFixed UI show/hide animationsbug fixSteamFixed current research description text on workshop panelbug fixSteamFixed recurring consequences of Emergency Shiftsbug fixFixed missing notifications when exerting workforce.
SteamFixed two rare crashesbug fixSteamFixed tutorial display after loading savesbug fixSteam - 6 eventsEndurance - NEW GAME MODE!new contentMilestone
An endless or sandbox mode responding to player requests, with a distinctive take on the feature.
SteamThe Builders - NEW SCENARIO!new contentMilestoneA substantial update featuring a brand new scenario with its own story and challenge.
SteamWinter Snapshots - Updatenew contentA special photo/screenshot tool to capture the beauty of Frostpunk, along with a surprise.
SteamPeople & Automatons - Basic Customization Optionsnew contentIntroducing naming options for citizens and automatons, with plans for more customization in the future.
SteamSurvivor - NEW MODE!new contentMilestoneA brand new challenge for players with special modifiers for the hardest difficulty setting.
SteamSmaller Updates with Bug Fixesbug fixPlans to roll out smaller updates containing bug fixes and stability tweaks.
Steam - 9 events"Iron Man (The Arks)" achievement fixedbug fix
Achievement can now only be obtained during The Arks scenario.
SteamAdded AlienFX featurenew contentNew feature that changes keyboard backlight colors based on in-game temperature.
SteamMemory leaks fixedperformanceMilestoneImproved stability and overall performance, resulting in more FPS and fewer crashes.
Steam"The Union" achievement fixedbug fixAchievement now triggers correctly based on the right events.
SteamFixed crashes related to Heaters and Generatorbug fixResolved multiple crashes associated with specific game mechanics.
Steam - 3 eventsAdditional Scenarios: Refugeesnew contentMilestone
A new scenario focusing on social stratification and unrest in a rapidly growing society after escaping London.
SteamFrostpunk Full Release Datedlc releaseMilestoneFrostpunk will be officially released on April 24, 2018.
SteamAdditional Scenarios: The Arksnew contentMilestoneA new scenario where players must safeguard seeds and seedlings using automatons for survival.
Steam - 7 eventsLaw: House of Prayernew contentMilestone
Unlocks the House of Prayer building and the Sermon ability to raise hope.
SteamLaw: The Templenew contentMilestoneUnlocks The Temple building, raising hope and comfort for the faithful and discontented.
SteamLaw: House of Healingnew contentMilestoneUnlocks the House of Healing building, treating the sick without engineers and raising hope.
SteamLaw: Shrinesnew contentMilestoneUnlocks the Shrine building, which boosts efficiency and hope in nearby workplaces.
SteamLaw: Evening Prayersnew contentMilestoneUnlocks the Evening Prayers ability, raising hope and lowering discontent.
SteamPath of Faith Gameplay Mechanicsnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of the Path of Faith, unlocking new laws and buildings.
SteamLaw: Field Kitchensnew contentMilestoneUnlocks the Field Kitchen building, providing warmth and meals to nearby workplaces.
Steam - 2 eventsFrostpunk 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'.
SteamFrostpunk Official Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestoneFrostpunk 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'.
Steam - 10 eventsIntroduction of Patrol Lawnew contentMilestone
Enables guards to patrol streets near Guard Stations, requiring extra food for their efforts.
SteamIntroduction of Neighbourhood Watch Lawnew contentMilestoneAllows construction of Watchtower to protect nearby residents and increase hope.
SteamIntroduction of Neighbourhood Watch Lawnew contentMilestoneAllows construction of Watchtower to protect nearby residents and increase hope.
SteamReveal of Advanced Endgame Mechanicsnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of new gameplay choices affecting society and leadership.
SteamIntroduction of Guard Stations Lawnew contentMilestoneEstablishes Guard Stations to maintain peace and order, lowering discontent and restoring hope.
SteamIntroduction of Patrol Lawnew contentMilestoneEnables active patrols by guards to uphold law and order, requiring extra food for their efforts.
SteamIntroduction of Guard Stations Lawnew contentMilestoneEstablishes Guard Stations to lower discontent and restore hope in the city.
Steam - 10 eventsAutomatons' FunctionalitygameplayMilestone
Automatons work around the clock, require short breaks to refuel, and can be upgraded for efficiency.
SteamFuture Gameplay ModeschangesThe developers plan to implement additional game modes beyond the main campaign, including sandbox and endless modes.
SteamCamera TweaksperformanceOngoing adjustments to the in-game camera to improve graphics and zoom functionality.
SteamIntroduction of Automatonsnew contentMilestoneAutomatons are introduced as new steam-powered machines that replace manual labor crews and enhance the economy.
SteamCamera TweaksperformanceThe in-game camera is still being tweaked to ensure graphics quality when zoomed in.
SteamFuture Gameplay ModeschangesPlans for additional game modes beyond the main campaign, including sandbox and endless modes.
SteamAutomatons' FunctionalitygameplayMilestoneAutomatons work around the clock, requiring only short breaks to refuel at the Generator, and can be upgraded for efficiency.
SteamGame Release TimelineotherMilestoneThe game is scheduled for release by the end of Q1, with more news expected in the coming weeks.
SteamRelease Date AnnouncementotherMilestoneThe game is scheduled for release by the end of Q1, with more news expected in the coming weeks.
SteamIntroduction of Automatonsnew contentMilestoneAutomatons are introduced as huge, steam-powered machines that replace manual labor crews and enhance the economy.
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