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Game Mechanics

From Frostpunk 2 Wiki and Guides

Frostpunk 2 features a variety of Game Mechanics that define the gameplay.

There may be maps or scenarios with varied starting settings or objectives.


Game difficulty affects many aspects of gameplay.


The Communities and Factions will interact with the Laws, and people belonging to each group will react to the legal situation differently. Depending on their views they may see the situation favourably or become angry and apply pressure to the Steward to make changes. The definition of who each faction includes may be work- or ideology-related.


The player's city is inhabited by various workers of many types, and their children. People will immigrate to the city in search of safety and work.


Initially, you can only build Districts in a limited area. The wider terrain is covered in frozen ground which is impossible to construct upon. To widen the buildable area, you'll need to use Frostbreaking.


The Council decides upon Laws that constitute the city's customs and culture, and are a form of progression in the game that can drastically modify resource-use or capabilities, deciding how the scenario will play out.


A progression system to unlock more technology such as buildings or other features.


Used to complete actions, help citizens, or build Districts.


Failing to address shortages can create growing Problems that deteriorate the city's ability to function.


A system that ties together every law and technology into the Faction system.


The Generator at the centre of the city protects the citizens against the cold.


Workforce is the proportion of population that can work. It may get reduced if people may get sick or injured.


These may be story-related or pose challenges to the player.


After constructing a Logistics District the player will be able to access the Frostland. By exploring and exploiting the world outside The City, the player can provide their people with nearly everything they need.
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