<a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/frostpunk-2/">Frostpunk 2</a>, the highly anticipated sequel to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/frostpunk/">the hit city-building sim</a>, will be released at a later date.

Developers from 11 Bit Studios recently announced their decision to delay the launching of Frostpunk 2. Instead of this July 25th, the game will come out on September 20th - roughly two months later.

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The move comes after the developer gathered player feedback during their recent beta test for the upcoming game.

Design Director Jakub Stokalski and Art Director Lukasz Juszczyk provided a full explanation behind their 'difficult but necessary' decision. In a joint statement published on Steam, they disclosed that they needed more time to fine-tune Frostpunk 2.

These include new gameplay mechanics, and a significant overhaul of the user interface and user experience (UI/UX). The additional time will also allow developers to insert additional features into the game. One of them was the highly-requested "Zoom Stories" city feature, which delves deeper into specific aspects of city life.

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The beta test received generally positive comments, with an average 8 out of 10 rating from those who joined. But Stokalski and Juszczyk said it provided insights beyond just a positive score.

"The beta allowed us to see what resonated with players and what areas needed improvement," they said.

This focus on refinement, in turn, has led to the delay. It was a decision the developers acknowledged as difficult but necessary.

"We want to ensure the best possible experience for players on launch day," Stokalski and Juszczyk wrote. "To achieve that, we need a bit more time to polish the game. As such, we've made the tough call to postpone the release of Frostpunk 2 to September 20th, 2024," they added.

Poland-based 11 Bit Studios first revealed the development of Frostpunk 2 in August 2021. The upcoming game will land on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. 

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Instead of this July 25th, the game will come out on September 20th - roughly two months later.

Frostpunk 2 Release Delayed Following Beta Test

Instead of this July 25th, the game will come out on September 20th - roughly two months later.