What changed in Frostpunk in 2020

89 updates · 33 main milestones · Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 25, 2020

  1. 2 events
    Unlocking 'Contractor' Achievement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the issue where some players were unable to unlock the 'Contractor' achievement.

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    Fixed Communication Window in Endless Modebug fix

    Resolved an issue with the Communication window popping up unexpectedly in Endless mode.

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  2. 17 events
    Fixed difficulty in Survivor Mode for The Last Autumn scenariobug fix
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    Fixed Defender of the Oppressed achievementbug fix
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    Fixed bug with workers tab on generator parts in The Last Autumn scenariobug fix
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    Fixed Transport Depot location on Endless Rifts mapbug fix
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    Fixed icons and UI panels for Endless version of Transport Depot and Administrationbug fix
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    Fixed various stability issues all over the gamebug fix
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    Added missing translations in the On the Edge scenariolocalization
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    Fixed bug with empty construction progress bar in The Last Autumn scenariobug fix
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    Fixed hazards in Endless Mode with enabled Settlementsbug fix
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    Fixed bug with working fishing docks after temperature drop in The Last Autumn scenariobug fix
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    Fixed missing variant of endlog in Winterhome scenariobug fix
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    Fixed Advanced Burners technologybug fix
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    Fixed stuttering videos on some PC configurationsperformance
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    Fixed 'Build the Archives' objective in 'Archives' quest in Endless Modebug fix
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    Fixed Endless Slave Driver achievementbug fix
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    Fixed additional minor bugsbug fix
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    Fixed Contractor achievementbug fix
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  3. 5 events
    Fixed occasional crashes on sending transportsbug fix

    Resolved intermittent crashes that occurred when sending transports in the On The Edge scenario.

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    Fixed crash on launching older scenarios after updatebug fix

    Addressed a crash issue some users experienced when launching older scenarios after updating to version 1.6.0.

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    Fixed overlapping quests upon failing 'Establish the Operation'bug fix

    Addressed a bug in the On The Edge scenario where quests would overlap after failing a specific quest.

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    Fixed crash on disbanding the last Scouts unitbug fix

    Resolved a crash issue that occurred when disbanding the last Scouts unit in the Arks scenario.

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    Fixed houses not being counted as heated during last questbug fix

    Resolved an issue in the On The Edge scenario where houses were incorrectly not counted as heated.

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  4. 22 events
    16 New Areas to ExploreworldMilestone

    Discover 16 brand new areas of the Frostland and revisit old sites.

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    New UI for Administration Buildingui ux

    Communicate with other communities through a revamped UI.

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    Explore and Adapt to Frozen WildernessgameplayMilestone

    Circumstances in the expansion will force players to explore and adapt to the frozen wilderness.

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    New Survival Story Set After Original GamegameplayMilestone

    On The Edge presents a gripping survival story that takes place after the events of the original Frostpunk game.

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    New Settlements in Frostlandnew contentMilestone

    Dozens of new settlements with unique stories and trade opportunities.

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    New Frostland MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Includes building Safe Routes and establishing trade with other settlements.

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    New UI for Administration Buildingui ux

    Communicate with other communities using a brand new user interface.

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    16 New Areas in Frostlandnew contentMilestone

    Explore 16 brand new areas and revisit old sites with new lore.

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    Safe Routes Constructiongameplay

    Construct Safe Routes on the Frostland to exchange surplus resources.

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    Economical Union with Other Outpostsgameplay

    Establish trade routes and fulfill requests to develop other settlements.

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    6 New Music Tracksaudio

    Enjoy 25 minutes of new music composed by Piotr Musiał.

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    Frostpunk: On The Edge Expansion Releasenew contentMilestone

    The third and final expansion for Frostpunk, introducing new gameplay mechanics and features.

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    Frostpunk: On The Edge Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The third and final expansion for Frostpunk, titled 'On The Edge', is set to release on August 20, 2020.

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    New Economic and Diplomatic MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Players will have new methods to build economic and diplomatic relations in the expansion.

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    New Community Trust Mechanicsgameplay

    Players can choose to trust other communities or impose their will on them.

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    3 New City Structures and 7 New Technologiesnew contentMilestone

    Expand your city with new structures and technologies.

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    New Mechanics in Endless Modegameplay

    Enable new mechanics available in the Endless Mode.

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    New Map and Unique Structures in On The Edgenew contentMilestone

    The expansion features a brand-new map with unique structures for players to explore.

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    Survive Without Control Over the Book of Lawsgameplay

    New gameplay challenge where players try to survive without the Book of Laws.

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    Frostpunk: On the Edge Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The third expansion for Frostpunk, introducing new mechanics and scenarios.

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    New Scenario: On The Edgenew contentMilestone

    A whole new scenario where players build a community away from New London.

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    New Mechanics in Endless ModegameplayMilestone

    Discover and interact with other settlements, facing new hazards.

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  5. 4 events
    Frostpunk: On the Edge Expansion Revealeddlc releaseMilestone

    The third expansion, On The Edge, is set after the Great Storm and introduces new challenges and mechanics.

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    New Story Scenario Introducednew contentMilestone

    A brand new story scenario set after the Great Storm will be part of the On The Edge expansion.

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    Unique Mechanics in Frostland Viewnew contentMilestone

    On The Edge will introduce unique mechanics to utilize on the Frostland view.

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    Desolate New Map for Challengesnew contentMilestone

    The expansion will feature a new, desolate map with an array of challenges to overcome.

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  6. 17 events
    Added The Last Autumn custom music in the main menunew content
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    Added convicts' reactionsnew content
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    Fixed the Supercharge ability sometimes preventing finishing the generatorbug fixMilestone
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    Added animations of people working on Thermal Hullnew content
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    Bath House now also protects from illnesses caused by low safety levelgameplay
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    Gases now stop venting after finishing the generator in Endless Modegameplay
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    Troublemakers caught by the People’s Militia are now executed at the execution placegameplay
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    Many other fixes and improvementsother
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    Various sound balance tweaks and fixesaudio
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    Fixed Better Food questbug fix
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    Added new interior pictures in many buildingsnew content
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    Added fishing boats in the Fishing Harbournew content
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    Automatons can no longer be employed in the construction site in Endless Modegameplay
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    Fixed 'A for effort' achievementbug fix
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    Added a final message after finishing the generatornew content
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    Added animations of people working in the docksnew content
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    Fixed 'Not great, not terrible' achievementbug fix
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  7. 15 events
    25 New Buildingsnew contentMilestone

    New buildings include docks, telegraph station, and labour union.

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    Frostpunk: The Last Autumn Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Last Autumn expansion introduces a prequel story and new gameplay features.

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    New Technology Tree and Inventionsnew contentMilestone

    A new technology tree with inventions to discover and resources to obtain.

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    Performance Optimizationperformance

    General performance optimizations introduced with this update.

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    Introduction of New Threatsnew content

    New challenges include toxic gases and strikes among workers.

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    Introduction of Effie MacLachlan Characternew contentMilestone

    Effie MacLachlan, a new character and Assistant Engineer, is introduced in The Last Autumn expansion.

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    New Environment Without Snownew contentMilestone

    Experience a new environment where players construct the Generator from scratch.

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    New Social Classes and Mechanicsnew content

    Introduction of Convicts as a new social class and additional mechanics.

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    Fix for Tier Icons in Technology Treebug fix

    Fixed tier icons in the technology tree changing alongside set language.

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    New Endless Mode Variant - Buildersnew contentMilestone

    A new variant of Endless Mode that redefines challenges with different setups.

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    Gameplay Features in The Last Autumnnew contentMilestone

    Players will have the opportunity to build an iconic generator to save humanity from freezing.

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    Fix for Employment Inheritance in Buildingsbug fix

    Resolved inconsistent inheritance of employment in buildings.

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    Minor Fixes and Improvementsquality of life

    Various minor fixes and improvements included in the update.

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    Two New Book of Lawsnew content

    New laws allow players to shape their society in previously unknown ways.

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    Frostpunk: The Last Autumn Expansion Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    The Last Autumn expansion is set to release on PC on January 21st, 2020.

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  8. 1 event
    Frostpunk Season Pass Detailsdlc release

    The Season Pass grants access to all three DLC packs including The Last Autumn.

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  9. 6 events
    New Environment in The Last AutumnworldMilestone

    Delve into a beautiful new environment not yet covered by snow.

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    New Book of Laws in The Last Autumnnew contentMilestone

    Master a totally new Book of Laws allowing you to shape your society in previously unknown ways.

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    New Buildings in The Last Autumnnew contentMilestone

    Construct new buildings as part of the expansion.

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    The Last Autumn Expansion Release Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The Last Autumn expansion releases in January, serving as a story prequel to the base game.

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    Advanced Strategies for Survival in The Last AutumngameplayMilestone

    Apply more advanced strategies to survive in the new environment.

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    Uncommon Steam-Powered Technologies in The Last Autumnnew contentMilestone

    Discover uncommon, steam-powered technologies in the expansion.

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