Be prepared for a frosty summer, as 11 bit studios announces Frostpunk 2 will launch for Windows PC on July 25th. This society survival sequel is now available for preorder on Steam, and those who opt for the Digital Deluxe edition will also gain access to a seven-day beta next month. The Date Reveal Trailer is here with a look at the news, and here are some cool details:

Diving even deeper into the post-apocalyptic abyss, Frostpunk 2 builds upon the foundations that made its predecessor a triumph. It thrusts players into a world of unyielding realities and complex social dilemmas within an ever-expanding city. With a broader scope and expansion in every aspect of the gameplay mechanics, Frostpunk 2 escalates the tension as you steer the City and its inhabitants into an uncertain future.

Much of that tension comes from introducing different factions within the City walls vying for allegiance among its citizens. Will you bend your decisions to the survivalist nature of the Icebloods, advocates of adaptation over development? Or will you side with the methodical Technocrats, champions of technological progress? Perhaps, you might even side with one of the more radicalized groups you’ll meet in-game. It’s up to you - the City’s Steward.