Frostpunk 1886 is a remake of the first Frostpunk, coming to PC in 2027

11 bit studios has unveiled the first glimmer of a brand-new title in the Frostpunk franchise, called Frostpunk 1886. This game will revisit and expand upon the beloved city-builder and society survival experience of the original Frostpunk. So, this is basically a remake of the first Frostpunk game.

Frostpunk 1886 will be using Unreal Engine 5. This was to be expected as Frostpunk 2 also used UE5. So, it will be interesting to see what improvements the team will do. Will the remake offer a better gaming experience than the original version, which used the Liquid Engine?

As the devs have noted, the remake will build upon the core of the original, and it will expand it with new content. Players can also expect new mechanics, laws, and an entirely new Purpose path. As such, the remake will offer a fresh experience even for the most seasoned players.

Reimagining Frostpunk in Unreal Engine also allows the game to become a living, expandable platform, bringing with it long-awaited mod support. The first Frostpunk game did not support mods. According to the devs, that was impossible to achieve due to technical limitations of the original engine. But now, thanks to UE5, there will be official mod support.

As said, 11bit Studios plans to release Frostpunk 1886 in 2027. Below, you can also find its announcement trailer.

Enjoy and stay tuned for more!

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