After The Surge, Frostpunk 2 will only get maintenance updates. 11 bit studios is moving on to Frostpunk 1886 and an unannounced game in a new genre.
The Surge is the city builder's third expansion. It's a story scenario with branching choices, and it launches on PC and consoles on December 14, 2026, according to 11 bit studios. The studio hasn't announced a price yet.
What's in The Surge
After a journey through the frozen remains of the USA, your people reach a mysterious valley. They've come because of rumors about a relic, left behind by "history's greatest mind," that could reshape the world.
The expansion adds a new resource that pushes city automation further, along with two new factions that fight over how to use it. Storm technology lets you turn whiteouts into resources you can harvest and store. You can also explore caves and ruins for hidden treasures.
How The Surge fits with Frostpunk 2's other expansions
Frostpunk 2 launched on PC on September 20, 2024. Its first expansion, Fractured Utopias, arrived in December 2025 and expanded the Utopia Builder mode. Breach of Trust followed in June 2026 with a scenario built around an erupting volcano in New Edinburgh. Both cost $12.99 on Steam.
On whatoplay, Frostpunk 2 holds a critic score of 8.5 on PC, from 67 reviews.
When does Frostpunk 2: The Surge come out?
The Surge launches on December 14, 2026, on PC and consoles.