The icy world is reborn: 11 bit Studios announces Frostpunk 1886 on Unreal Engine 5 with new content

The developers from 11 bit Studios have officially presented their new project in the Frostpunk universe. Meet Frostpunk 1886, a reimagined version of the original game that will appear in all its icy glory thanks to Unreal Engine 5. However, according to the developers, it will not be just a visual update. Frostpunk 1886 will offer players completely new content, fresh mechanics, new laws, and a completely new branch of the Objectives.

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A large-scale release scheduled for 2027 will also bring the long-awaited support for modifications. 11 bit Studios notes that the transition to Unreal Engine 5 "will allow the game to become a living, ever-expanding platform." It also opens the door to future DLCs that can significantly enrich the gaming experience. The developers promise that all these innovations will bring a "fresh" gaming experience to even the "most seasoned" Frostpunk veterans.

"This project marks the beginning of a new era for 11 bit studios - an era focused on releasing our own projects more often than ever before," the Frostpunk 1886 team said, promising more details in the coming months.

The first mentions of Frostpunk 1886 appeared earlier this month, although the name of the game was not yet known. Speaking to Eurogamer, 11 bit Studios CEO Przemysław Marshal intrigued about the upcoming project, saying: "We absolutely believe in Frostpunk. We believe in this intellectual property. We absolutely believe in this fantasy." Now, that belief is being realised in Frostpunk 1886, but first, the authors need to fix Frostpunk 2.

Source: 11 bit