Can You Play Frostpunk 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Diving into a video genre—for example, the strategy genre—can be challenging when you have little to no experience. On the surface, it appears easy enough. You click often, control units, or choose which buildings to construct. Simple, right? No, not always. Thankfully, monthly subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass are cost-effective for testing new games you might not usually play. With that said, can you play Frostpunk 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Is Frostpunk 2 on Game Pass?

First and foremost, know that Frostpunk 2 is a rather challenging game. Even on its lowest difficulty setting, you’ll find that the constant, looming threat of freezing cold temperatures and a severe lack of food supplies can bring an untimely end to your colony. It’s now often a slow death, either. It’s fast-paced and unforgiving. Thankfully, you can play Frostpunk 2 on Xbox Game Pass, allowing ample time to test its mechanics and decide whether it’s worth adding to your library in earnest.

Frostpunk 2 launched on Game Pass on day one, alongside its retail release, ensuring everyone could play the game. Despite being on Game Pass, the game has sold hundreds of thousands of units already in its first week, making it a critical success for developer 11 bit studios!

Related: What Are the Frostpunk 2 System Requirements?

Where to Play Frostpunk 2

Alongside being available on Xbox Game Pass, you can also play Frostpunk 2 on the following platforms and storefronts:

You’ll note that Frostpunk 2 is listed as “Announced ” on the PlayStation Store. It’s coming to PS5 at some point, but there’s no official word on precisely when which likely has something to do with the strategy game being made available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.

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Whether you download the game from Xbox Game Pass or purchase a copy, Insider Gaming has a growing Frostpunk 2 Guides Hub available to help you navigate its post-apocalyptic world! While you wait for your download to finish, stop by our community forums to discuss the game and other upcoming titles with like-minded players!