Here is an overview of the console version improvements, via 11 bit studios:
Drawing from lessons learned during the original Frostpunk‘s console port, the development team has further refined the circular, easily navigable interface. The port allows players to guide the politics and people of New London with the palms of their hands, on controller and thumbsticks alike.
Several improvements help tailor the control scheme for gamepads and provide quick access to vital actions. Players can use bumper buttons to cycle between districts of the same type, or a dynamic radial menu that appears over resource piles and presents actions specific to them. Additionally, following the console release, the PC version of Frostpunk 2 will receive an update enabling players to use this new UI scheme whenever a gamepad is connected.
“Initially, we tried to carry over as many interface solutions as possible [from PC to console],” said Frostpunk 2 production coordinator Igor Skibinski in a press release. “But the two games differ so much in terms of gameplay that we had to adapt and rework those systems over time. Still, our main focus was to make interaction with the game feel seamless—so players never have to think about how to play while they’re playing. Our ambition is to once again prove that even complex strategy games can feel intuitive and satisfying on consoles.”
The following physical editions will be available:
Icebreaker Edition
Full game on disc
Pop-up diorama of New London
Digital novella Warm Flesh
A behind-the-scenes digital artbook chronicling the creation of the game world
Whiteout Edition
Icebreaker Edition contents
Multi-layered shadow box featuring integrated LED lighting and iconic key art
Deluxe Edition upgrade, granting access to the three upcoming downloadable contents
Deluxe metal-and-enamel keychain
Two premium New London art postcards
Frostpunk-themed stickers
One of two possible embroidered faction patches: either the disciplined Technocrats or the fervent Icebloods
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PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Release Date Trailer
