Frostpunk 2 Developers Facing “Significant Challenges” Despite Selling 600 Thousand Copies

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Without a doubt, the highly anticipated sequel to Frostpunk, known as Frostpunk 2, surpassed expectations and sold approximately 592,000 copies by the end of December 2024. In other words, after its release in 2024, the post-apocalyptic city builder far outperformed what was expected of it.

11 Bit Studios, despite the triumph of Frostpunk 2, seems to be grappling with numerous intricate issues as they navigate through an evolving gaming landscape.

11 Bit Studios, in their latest financial update, acknowledged that while they have launched Frostpunk 2 and showcased demos for upcoming game The Alters, their business continues to encounter “tough hurdles” that adversely affect their current financial status.

2024 saw almost 600,000 copies of Frostpunk 2 flying off shelves, a testament to its appeal! Interestingly, it’s not just the newcomer that’s making waves. As per recent reports, classic games like Frostpunk and This War Of Mine are still going strong, proving their enduring popularity.

Indeed, as reported by the management board’s president, Przemysław Marszał, the year 2024 stood out for its demanding tasks, substantial obstacles, and difficult business choices. Simultaneously, it was a period of accomplishments that we hold in high esteem.

In 2024, their financial target for Frostpunk 2 wasn’t quite met, but they’re optimistic that future revenue streams like expansions and DLC will gain momentum. Marszał adds, “We’ve encountered setbacks too, which we believe we’ve learned valuable lessons from.

To offset expenses, the company seems to zero in on prospects they refer to as “short-term, financially enticing options.” It’s likely that this refers to a new project within the Frostpunk universe, which we aim to release by as early as 2027.

Based on recent developments, it appears that this company is primarily concentrating their success on the Frostpunk franchise, with the release of Frostpunk 2 DLC and a future title. Given the multiple postponements of The Alters, this strategic focus leaves us with some reservations.

The current situation in the gaming market might not be favorable for the success of survival-focused city builder titles.

Despite already having additional Frostpunk content coming up and the sequel doing well, our excitement about what the team might offer us in the not-too-distant future remains undiminished.

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Even with more Frostpunk content to come and the sequel achieving a good level of success, we’re still eager to see what the team will deliver for us soon.

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2025-04-18 02:38