Frostpunk 2: Players Find It 'Twice as Hard' as Its Predecessor

With Frostpunk 2 making its debut in early access last night, fans have eagerly plunged into its frigid, post-apocalyptic world. Many have already tackled the initial scenario, and the consensus is that the sequel is even more challenging than its predecessor.

The response from players has been a mix of awe and frustration. One enthusiastic player commented, "This is twice as hard as Frostpunk on normal settings. BUT GODDAMN IT'S GOOD." Another user expressed their struggle with a fledgling campaign, stating, "I gotta salvage this garbage and hoh boy this city is fued."

While many are grappling with the new gameplay mechanics in Frostpunk 2—shifting from individual city management to overseeing entire districts with less emphasis on heat generation—our own Features Editor, Tessa Kaur, found the default difficulty to be "pretty easy" and noted that the sequel is more approachable for newcomers.

In contrast, PCGamesN reviewer Reid McCarter found the game to be "tougher, harsher, and more detailed" than the original. Quest Daily's Nathanael Peacock described the experience as "nail-biting," leaving him feeling both "stressed out" and "excited."

Tips and Encouragement from the Community

If you’re struggling to keep warm in the frozen expanses of New London, don’t fret. Fans are already sharing valuable tips and words of encouragement ahead of the full launch on September 20.

"It's the same with Frostpunk 1," one Redditor pointed out. "Initially, it may be hard, but once you understand the game, it gets much easier." Others embrace the challenge, stating that the stress adds to the game’s allure. "One year from now, most of us will be dominating the frostland just like we did with the first game," another user predicted.

Invaluable advice has also emerged from the community. Angry-mustache compiled a list of practical tips: focus on conserving resources, optimize your workforce from the start, build ‘snake’ districts with numerous hubs, and employ heatstamps to get people working as soon as possible.

Despite its steep learning curve, Frostpunk 2 remains manageable. Embrace the challenge and remember, watching your civilization falter is part of the Frostpunk experience.