Frostpunk 2 New Update 1.000.007 Sleds Out for Fractured Utopias DLC
Developer 11-bit Studios has released the Fractured Utopias premium DLC for Frostpunk 2, and it’ll appear as a mandatory download for all gamers.
For those on consoles, you’ll see this download appear as Frostpunk 2 update 1.000.007, and this also features some changes to the base game.
While the update is focused on the DLC, the base game did get a few key things as well.
Frostpunk 2’s Latest Update on December 8 Ushers in New Stuff via Patch 1.000.007
For base game owners, expect the following to be added via the DLC drop as part of your mandatory download:
- Redesigned main menu
- Ability to force your starting faction
- Additional map
- Additional Centrist Policies for existing laws
For DLC details, head on below for the breakdown.
Create one of the Unique Faction Utopias
In Fractured Utopias, every faction now delivers its own distinct style of play.
The DLC features an overhauled starting menu where you pick from 8 already known factions, each shaping the future direction of your city. Your selection defines the kind of Utopia you’ll aim to create. Will you chase cutting-edge innovation with the Technocrats, or forge a disciplined, militaristic society under the Legionnaires? The path forward is entirely up to you.
Once you choose a faction, you immediately gain access to its exclusive skill tree, filled with unique buildings, hubs, and abilities to unlock. Advancing through the tree depends on completing actions that earn favour with the group you’ve aligned with.
Every faction also grants its own set of traits, offering passive boosts that enhance your city’s stability and productivity. As you progress, your settlement will slowly evolve to mirror the style and philosophy of your faction, making each playthrough feel genuinely tailored to the choice you made.
8 New Hubs and Housing District Variants
Depending on which path you choose to forge your Utopia, the look of your City will adapt to it. Build new Hubs and Housing Districts, now dedicated to each of the 8 existing factions. Use them to unlock new benefits that help you survive the Frost.
City Unbound and the Unique Tales Feature
This City Unbound is a special one for us because it marks the reveal of our very first Frostpunk 2 DLC!
Tales in Frostpunk 2 were always meant to be played alone or mixed for an extra challenge. This is a feature never seen before in any existing strategy game. They are narratively framed gameplay twists – stories that explore how ideology holds up under extreme pressure.
They were designed to add a unique angle to your playthrough.
11 bit Studios confirmed that more “stuff” is set for the game in 2026. Also of note, don’t be surprised to see updates released to fix any issues from the DLC.
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