Frostpunk 2 update 1.3 is now available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox. According to the Frostpunk 2 patch notes, the latest update introduces a new map (The Pit), narrative-driven Tales from the Frostland, and a complete overhaul of the heating system with localized district effects. Serenity Mode returns for stress-free gameplay, and the powerful Frostkit 1.0 modding tool officially launches. Additionally, Frostpunk 2 patch 1.3 brings UI improvements, rebalancing, and major performance fixes.
Frostpunk 2 update 1.003 Patch Notes – May 8, 2025
Frostpunk 2 – Major Update Patch Notes: “Tales from the Frostland”
Summary of Key Changes:
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New Map: The Pit added to Utopia Builder, featuring mountain terrain and sandbox support.
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Tales from the Frostland introduces narrative-driven challenges with unique rewards.
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Overhauled Heating System with district-level management and new Heatmap View.
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Serenity Mode returns for a relaxed gameplay experience with minimal conflict.
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Frostkit 1.0 modding tools officially leave beta, enabling full community support.
New Map: The Pit
Overview
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Added a large map featuring a central “proto-crater” terrain, classified as mountain.
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Available in Utopia Builder mode as:
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A starting location
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A Frostland colonization site
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Offers sandbox flexibility and additional gameplay variation.
New System: Tales from the Frostland
Narrative Challenges
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Optional, story-driven challenges that can be played separately or stacked in one session.
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Each Tale includes:
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A unique storyline and quest
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Completion reward: exclusive Monument Hub
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Failure results in game over
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Fully designed for future community modding and expansion
Included Tales
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Beacon of Hope: Aid survivors from a fallen city
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Apocalyptic Whiteout: Endure a prolonged whiteout
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Depleted Cores: Rebuild an unfinished IEC Core Factory
Heating System Overhaul
Core Changes
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Local heat levels introduced per district:
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New temperature states: Freezing → Warm
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Generator UI redesigned for better management
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Heat Allocation now affects only individual districts
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Proximity bonuses now apply per single cell
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New city overlay for district-level heat analysis
Citizen Reactions
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Citizens now respond to heat shortages via:
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Praise
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Protests
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Negotiations
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Deaths linked to factions/communities
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Expanded Systems
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9 new research topics
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2 new buildings
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3 rebalanced technologies
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1 new law
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5 reworked laws
New Difficulty Mode: Serenity
Relaxed Gameplay Mode
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Designed for players seeking a less intense experience
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Features:
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Gentler weather
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Abundant resources
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Shorter whiteouts
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No Fervour system or faction conflict
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Fully compatible with other difficulty presets
Core Game Improvements
Gameplay & Balance
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Rebalanced Prologue pacing with midpoint start option
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Housing districts now:
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Have fixed population caps
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Come with Special Building slots
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District and community systems refined:
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Communities now occupy distinct districts
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District shapes improved and adjustable post-build
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Reworked laws and research to align with new heating system
Interface
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Generator and District panels redesigned
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Improved UI for temperature and building management
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New tutorial modals added
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Notifications localized to affected districts
Art & Visuals
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Improved district and building visuals
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Updated visuals for narrative events and faction leaders
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Better road pathfinding and construction visuals
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Manual placement of Plaza and Building slots
Modding: Frostkit 1.0 Now Live
Major Additions
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Officially leaves beta, introducing:
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Play-in-editor mode
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Search bar
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Visual mod menu redesign
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Improved Frostkit load times
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Tutorials and sample mods
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New tools aim to make modding more accessible to beginners
Fixes and Miscellaneous
Notable Fixes
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Crashes related to policies, zoom stories, and modifiers resolved
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Fixed no sound for district events and Serenity fervour issues
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Replaced missing Cold Houses artwork
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Improved randomization in Frostland
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New achievements added:
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Guiding Light, Apocalypse Nah, Raiders of the Lost Cores, and more
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Recently, the game has received positive reviews from critics and players. Unfortunetly, since the Forstpunk 2 day 1 patch, players have been experiencing various crashing and low fps issues. Today’s FP2 update will fix a few of these issues. The Upcoming Frostpunk 2 patches will address DirectX 12.x fixes and further audio optimizations.
Download the free Frostpunk 2 patch 1.3 on PC and Xbox.
