Frostpunk 2’s Third Expansion, The Surge, Launches on December 14

The post-apocalyptic city-building game Frostpunk 2 is getting its third DLC, called The Surge, launching on December 14, 2026. 11 bit studios revealed the details of this paid expansion, which adds a new resource that changes how players can develop their cities.

The Surge DLC adds a new story-driven campaign set in a previously unexplored region. Here's how the developer describes its features.

Frostpunk 2: The Surge Expansion Features

• A Brand-New Scenario
  Experience a highly story-driven campaign set in a brand-new region far beyond previous borders.

• Revolutionary Power
  Introduce a resource capable of elevating city automation to unprecedented levels.

• Utilise the Storm
  Harness nature’s wrath by deploying specialised storm-driven technology, converting catastrophic whiteouts into harvested and stored resources.

• Explore the New
  Venture into caves and ruins. Uncover hidden treasures. Face the mysteries of the valley

The Surge DLC is set to launch on PC and consoles on December 14.

Frostpunk 2 previously received two other DLCs: Fractured Utopias and Breach of Trust. Both expansions add new content to the game, introducing additional systems and story scenarios.

11 bit studios has been keeping busy with its Frostpunk franchise. However, following the release of The Surge, future support for Frostpunk 2 will be limited to maintenance.

The studio is also working on Frostpunk 1886, a reimagining of the original game, alongside another unannounced title set in the Frostpunk universe that is said to explore a different genre.

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