Frostpunk 2is the long-awaited sequel to a hit city-builder game, maintaining the unique survival focus of the first title while taking things to a bigger scale. As anexpanded and overhauled sequel,Frostpunk 2does end up commanding a bigger price tag, jumping from the $29.99 cost of its predecessor to $44.99. Even forFrostpunkfans, it’s not an investment to take lightly, which makes the possibility of getting the game through a subscription service an appealing alternative.
Xbox Game Pass has gained a lot of popularity as a way to play both new releases and a large back catalog for a flat subscription fee, with plans that provide access to games on both Xbox consoles and PC. Day one releases are a big part of the brand, ensuring that Game Pass users don’t have to wait to play a lot of major titles for free. Any game that’s officially published under the Xbox Games umbrella can be expected to appear as part of the day one roster, but third-party releases likeFrostpunk 2are always a toss-up.
Frostpunk 2 Is Available On Xbox Game Pass Day One
Subscribers On PC Won’t Have To Wait
Although a console release is planned forFrostpunk 2, it’s not yet clear when that will happen, as the September 20 release date for the game only applies to PC.
While PC Game Pass only provides access to games on PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate works for PC, console, and cloud gaming. Anyone subscribing just to playFrostpunk 2should be fine sticking with the cheaper PC Game Pass option.
The Future Of Frostpunk 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Console Access Isn’t A Guarantee
Frostpunk 2: Release Date, Story & Edition Differences
The release date, story details, editions, and prices for Frostpunk 2 have been officially revealed. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Frostpunk 2
Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed city-building strategy/survival game released in 2018 by 11 bit studios. Players take up leadership over a budding metropolis that has shifted to a resource race for oil, having left coal behind. As human beings begin to settle in their ways, greed and ambition begin to take route, and it’s up to the player to ensure that The City will not fall and society will one day flourish.
