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Frostpunk 2 Sandbox Beta Now Open for Deluxe Edition Pre Orders

Posted on April 15, 2024May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl

Build Utopia or Face Collapse in the Frostpunk 2 Beta

Fans of the critically acclaimed survival strategy game Frostpunk have a new reason to gear up as 11 bit studios releases Beta access for Frostpunk 2. Starting today, players who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition can experience the “Utopia Builder Preview”—a special sandbox mode available for one week only.

Sandbox Beta Details

The Beta is available from April 15, 7 PM CEST to April 22, 7 PM CEST and offers around 40% of the full game’s scope. Unlike its predecessor, which focused heavily on city survival mechanics, Frostpunk 2 expands its vision to explore ideological division, societal shifts, and long-term governance.

Players can expect a more narrative-rich and complex experience as they lead their society through ethical dilemmas, internal factions, and sweeping environmental challenges.

What’s New in Frostpunk 2

Ideological conflicts and dynamic factions

Expanded sandbox environments

Developer commentary insights

Dramatic event chains and moral decision-making

Deep systems for urban planning and population management

Deluxe Edition Bonuses

Beta participants also gain early insight into how the sequel scales up the core mechanics. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:

Full Base Game

Access to the Sandbox Beta

Three DLCs

Early access to Story Mode

Digital Novella Warm Flesh

Digital Artbook & Soundtrack

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Frostpunk 2

Release Date: July 25, 2024

Genre: Survival Strategy, City Builder

Developer/Publisher: 11 bit studios

Platforms: PC (Epic Games Store), PC Game Pass Xbox Series X|S , Steam

Final Thoughts

Frostpunk 2 takes the chilling foundation of the original and raises the stakes by diving deep into societal design and power dynamics. If you’re eager to test your leadership and morality under pressure, the Deluxe Edition Beta is your gateway into the frozen frontier.

Image courtesy of 11 bit studios
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Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor of Fix Gaming Channel.

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