11 bit studios have announced that the next Frostpunk expansion will be releasing sometime in January 2020.
The Last Autumn promises to be the most substantial of the expansions included in the game’s Season Pass, and acts as a prequel to the main game. Players will get a chance to play through the events that lead up to the crippling winter that grips the world of Frostpunk, all while discovering new technologies and buildings. You can check out a trailer above.
The Last Autumn will cost $16.99 by itself, and is also available as part of the Season Pass.
Here’s a rundown of the new content:
Learn about the tragic turn of events that lead to the grim world of Frostpunk in the prequel expansion, The Last Autumn. Vastly expanding upon the Frostpunk universe by introducing a brand new scenario, the expansion content also introduces game-changing new mechanics, unique architecture, and broaden’s the game’s deep lore and narrative.
About the expansion:
The Last Autumn is a turning point in the Frostpunk universe. Revealing the restless events of Site 113 and its struggle to construct the generator before the freezing veil shrouds the Earth, this prequel expansion broadens the Frostpunk universe by introducing a new environment, new Books of Laws and unique technologies, and presents a range of new buildings — all of which let you shape society and the city in unconventional ways. Leading a group of engineers working on one of the world’s greatest technological marvels – a Generator – will require adapting your strategy to extraordinary situations. As the leader of Site 113, hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. For Queen and Country!
The Last Autumn – features:
- Experience a prequel story taking place before the freezing cataclysm
- Master a totally new Book of Laws allowing you to shape your society in previously unknown ways
- Construct new buildings
- Discover uncommon, steam-powered technologies
- Apply more advanced strategies to survive
- Delve into a beautiful new environment not yet covered by snow
Frostpunk is available on Windows PC via Steam and GOG for $29.99.
