How To Use Deep Deposits In Frostpunk 2 (Deep Melting Drill)

How To Use Deep Deposits In Frostpunk 2 (Deep Melting Drill)

As a seasoned gamer with over 20 years of experience under my belt, I must say that Frostpunk 2 has truly tested my survival instincts and strategic thinking to the limits. The game’s unforgiving winter landscape and scarce resources have left me scrambling for every advantage I can find.


In Frostpunk 2, you’ll find yourself immersed in a challenging city management game set in a harsh winter wasteland. To endure in this resource-scarce environment, it’s crucial to balance the use of resources and the pace of development thoughtfully, as this will determine your survival in this frozen realm.

In the game, several resource sources get depleted over time as they’re exhaustable. On the other hand, some resources seem endless but are difficult to reach. To mine these hard-to-get resources, players must first acquire the Deep Melting Drill, a unique building that not every player possesses.

How To Unlock The Deep Melting Drill In Frostpunk 2

How To Use Deep Deposits In Frostpunk 2 (Deep Melting Drill)

In the game, the Deep Melting Drill is a structure that becomes accessible once players advance far enough in the storyline. However, they can only get it after they have finished Chapter 1 and have successfully overcome the Frost.

If you
embrace the frost
, you
cannot unlock
the Deep Melting Drill.

The Deep Boring Station is a research facility situated within the Thermal Network, accessible only after obtaining the initial engine enhancement. To study it, you’ll need 100 Heat Tokens and approximately 9 weeks for completion. The cost for the faction you pick ranges between 300 to 400 Laborers, 80 Heat Tokens, and 40 Pre-fabricated components. Crucially, constructing a Deep Boring Station necessitates one core component.

How To Use Deep Deposits & Deep Melting Drill In Frostpunk 2

In the game Frostpunk 2, similar to other structures, the Deep Melting Drill must be situated within a district instead of being placed independently over a resource point. Essentially, players should first build the suitable District for the resource they aim to excavate, and then construct the Deep Melting Drill within that District. This building can be positioned in both extraction and food districts, but only if these districts are constructed above a deep deposit; it does not operate with regular resource nodes, instead functioning exclusively with deep deposits.

Deep deposits are distinguished by a
small infinity sign
next to the normal resource icon.

Remember that creating a Deep Melting Drill requires using one core. As cores can be hard to come by, players should thoughtfully consider which resource they require the most. Examine the resources that are in shortest supply on your map and utilize the Deep Melting Drill to establish a reliable source of that scarce resource.

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2024-09-23 17:43