Major Frostpunk 2 Update: Enhanced Camera Controls, Optimizations, and More Now Available
Today marks the rollout of the initial substantial update for the game, introducing significant enhancements to gameplay mechanics, visuals, and overall performance.
With the introduction of Update 1.1, players can expect more agile camera controls, along with the addition of edge scrolling and cursor locking features. Additionally, the Frostbreaking mechanic, which allows for the expansion of buildable zones, is now applicable to any cell, moving beyond previous connection limitations.
Improvements include the option to cancel construction mid-process, color-coded district boundaries for improved visual distinction, and more engaging Frostbreaking animations accompanied by visible nomads. Other quality-of-life enhancements are also part of this update. Players can now customize autosave settings, including the option to disable them completely. A more refined cartography interface and the highlighting of ongoing research on the Idea Tree also take center stage in this update.
The development team emphasizes that enhancing performance has been a primary objective in their post-launch update strategy. This effort encompasses extensive optimizations along with refreshed DirectX libraries. The update also addresses numerous bug fixes, including one related to an audio stack overflow crash on macOS.
“This update exemplifies the significant impact of community feedback,”notes 11 bit studios. “We are dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of Frostpunk 2, and your contributions are vital in shaping New London’s future. We encourage everyone who feels positively about these adjustments to share their thoughts.”
Frostpunk 2’s version 1.1.0 is now accessible for players on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. For a full breakdown of the patch notes for this update, you can find them here. The game is also slated for release on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 sometime in 2025. The studio revealed last month that they had successfully recouped their production and marketing expenses after selling over 350,000 copies shortly after its launch.
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