11 bit studios introduced Frostpunk 1886 – a remake of the first part with new content

11 bit studios has introduced a new part of the Frostpunk series - not quite a sequel, but rather a reimagined and expanded remake of the original game called Frostpunk 1886. The project is scheduled for release in 2027.

The developers note that Frostpunk 1886 will not be just a visual update to the game. Instead, the project took the core of the original and expanded it with new content, mechanics, rules, and even a completely new path, Purpose, which "will be interesting even for the most experienced players."

To develop the Frostpunk 1886 remake, the studio is using Unreal Engine 5 , as the previous engine, Liquid Engine, created by 11 bit studios itself, is no longer supported or updated.

Using Unreal Engine 5 allows 11 bit studios to make the game more alive and open to development. Thanks to the new engine, the game will receive mod support - a desired feature that could not be implemented previously due to technical limitations of the previous engine. It will also make it easier to add new content in the form of DLC in the future.

The development of Frostpunk 1886 began in early 2025, but the release is only planned for 2027. This is due to the fact that 11 bit studios is currently focused on working on Frostpunk 2. The studio is preparing large-scale free updates, a console release, and new additions for it.

The announcement of Frostpunk 1886 marked a new strategy for 11 bit studios, which now plans to develop more in-house. The studio has already announced several projects: The Alters will be released in the summer of 2025, and Frostpunk 2 will appear on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In addition, a major new game is being prepared for release in 2029. More details about the remake are promised to be announced in the near future.