Frostpunk 1886 is officially happening, and it’s not just a touch-up job, it’s a full-blown reinvention of the original survival city-builder, coming from 11 Bit Studios in 2027. The devs have announced the game as a remake of their 2018 hit Frostpunk, but this isn’t just a glossy remaster. This is a complete rework, running on Unreal Engine 5, with upgraded visuals, totally overhauled mechanics, and yes, mod support.
The studio is calling Frostpunk 1886 “an evolved take” on the original game, and from what they’ve teased, it’s going to hit different, even for those who’ve already sunk hundreds of hours into the original frozen hellscape. The game promises not just a prettier wasteland but deeper moral choices, new systems, and expanded gameplay paths like an all-new Purpose route. It’s all about revisiting what made Frostpunk so iconic, but stretching those foundations into something fresh.
One of the biggest changes? Full-blown mod support. The first Frostpunk never had it, mostly because of engine limitations. But now that they’ve switched to Unreal Engine 5, things are wide open. This isn’t just good news for players, it’s huge for the game’s future. It means Frostpunk 1886 will be expandable, moddable, and ready for future DLC in a way the original never could be.
The devs also made it clear this isn’t a side project or some nostalgia play. According to 11 Bit, Frostpunk 1886 kicks off a new chapter for the studio where they’re aiming to release more in-house titles, more frequently. And if this remake is any indication of the quality and scale they’re going for, the future looks both bleak and brilliant.
So whether you’re a city-building masochist or just love a good survival challenge, Frostpunk 1886 should definitely be on your radar. With the power of Unreal Engine 5, deeper systems, and community-friendly mod support, this is shaping up to be more than a remake, it’s a reawakening.
