Frostpunk 2: Release Status on Nintendo Switch

11 bit studios’ highly anticipated strategic-survival city builder, Frostpunk 2, is scheduled for release on September 20, 2024. Following the tremendous success of its predecessor, which sold millions of copies globally, fans are excited for this new iteration of their beloved franchise. Frostpunk 2 delves deeper into civilization growth as players explore oil resources, embrace democracy, and implement various advancements.

Unfortunately, as mentioned in the official blog, Frostpunk 2 will not be accessible on Nintendo Switch.

Supported Platforms for Frostpunk 2

According to official reports, Frostpunk 2 will exclusively be available on the following platforms:

PlayStation 5
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series X
PC (macOS and Windows)

It has been six years since the original Frostpunk was released by 11 bit studios, and significant developments have taken place since then. The latest installment of this city-building game has been built using Unreal Engine 5, necessitating robust graphical and computational capabilities.

Consequently, only modern consoles and high-performance computers are compatible with Frostpunk 2. Previous console generations, such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, will not be able to support this city-building game.

If you’re interested in playing on PC, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements. Below are the detailed specifications:

Minimum Requirements (Windows PC)

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 / Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 550 4 GB VRAM / NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti 4 GB VRAM / INTEL ARC A310 4GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 30 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD required.

Minimum Requirements (macOS)

Requires an Apple processor
OS: macOS 14.5
Processor: Apple M1
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Apple M1
Storage: 30 GB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum specifications can run the game at very low to low settings.

Frostpunk 2 will be officially available in all regions on September 20, 2024, at 10 am PT. For those wishing to access the game early, the Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order. This edition grants three days of early access to this strategic-survival city builder and includes: