Frostpunk 2: Winterhome's Fate Revealed

In Frostpunk 2, you can explore the Frostlands and eventually find Winterhome, a ruined city buried under thick snow. The city played a significant role in the first game, where it served as the backdrop for a playable scenario detailing its downfall.

This article will delve into the events that led to Winterhome's demise and its potential future in Frostpunk 2. Players' choices in the second game will directly influence the fate of the ruined city. Be aware that this discussion may contain minor spoilers for both games as Winterhome is prominently featured in the main story campaigns.

The first Frostpunk game features a scenario titled 'The Fall of Winterhome', which chronicles the city's downfall from the perspective of its new leader. This scenario takes place chronologically before 'A New Home', the main story of the first game.

Winterhome is already in a state of turmoil when this scenario begins. Instead of starting from scratch, players must repair existing structures. However, their efforts are ultimately futile as the city's Generator inevitably explodes, leading to the deaths of all its inhabitants.

Completing this scenario reveals that some survivors left the city, while others remained against their will. Those who chose to stay in Winterhome ultimately met their demise.

The aftermath of this event can be observed in 'A New Home'. Exploring Winterhome in this game reveals the exploded Generator and the bodies of those who perished. Players will also encounter a group of survivors who escaped from Winterhome.

Set 30 years after the first game, Frostpunk 2 presents Winterhome in ruins. Players will eventually be led to the ruins of this city while playing through the main campaign. From New London, Winterhome can be found in the east, located in the Cursed Valley.

You must make a choice: salvage or settle in Winterhome. If you choose to salvage the city, you'll permanently destroy it. After salvaging the remains, the city will be abandoned and you can't build anything more.