All game modes in Frostpunk 2 explained 

Contents

• The three different game modes in Frostpunk 2
  • Story mode in Frostpunk 2
  • Utopia Builder mode in Frostpunk 2
  • Endless mode in Frostpunk 2

The game modes in Frostpunk 2 are quite similar to its first installment. One is the run-of-the-mill Story mode in which you take control as the protagonist and shepherd the people of New London to their salvation or doom. This is where you'll be taught about the game's many intricacies, mechanics, and features in a learn-on-the-go fashion. The learning curve is steep, so it won't be easy even if you're a Frostpunk veteran.

The other mode is called the Utopia Builder. This has no storyline, but you'll still have to deal with in-game events and situations, much like the Story mode. Your decisions will shape the future of your in-game Settlements, Factions, Communities, and everything in between. If you survive the Whiteout and help humanity transcend in the frozen hellscape of the Utopia Builder, you'll unlock a little surprise too.

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Different game modes in Frostpunk 2

Story mode in Frostpunk 2

Story mode in Frostpunk 2 (Image via 11 bit studios)

As mentioned, the Story mode in Frostpunk 2 is a narrative-driven campaign. Things will unfold in a certain manner following a series of chain of events. You'll have to make decisions that will be permanent and lock/unlock certain ideas and research options like Deep Melting Drill. How Factions and Communities look at you will also be judged based on your decision-making and the outcome of certain events/scenarios.

Since this will be the first time many players will dive into this genre, there's a tutorial as well to guide the way through this proverbial snowstorm. But that doesn't mean things will go according to plan or at least the way you think they would. Every action has a reaction, and some of them aren't what you'd expect for sure. Nevertheless, when it comes to game modes in Frostpunk 2, the Story is well fleshed out and is the best place to start.

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Utopia Builder mode in Frostpunk 2

Utopia Builder mode in Frostpunk 2 (Image via 11 bit studios)

Once you've completed the Story, you might wonder which other game modes can be tried in Frostpunk 2. If you want to put your skills to the test, the Utopia Builder is at your disposal, so give it a whirl. It's a sandbox-based mode, wherein you can choose a few options to make your playthrough as difficult or easy as you'd like.

You can choose several starting locations among other settings to spruce up your experience. Moreover, you can also choose aspects like Ambition, Community, and, of course, difficulty level. Ambition is the target goal of your playthrough, while the Community option lets you choose the social groups that will make up your City. Lastly, the difficulty level setting is self-explanatory.

This game mode in Frostpunk 2 should be considered your experimental playground. Test out the game's different Laws and approaches to gameplay to see how you can best Deradicalize Factions/earn their trust or perhaps even try out the Zeitgeist System; it will be worth the effort. If you're looking for a challenge, activate the Survival option which removes your ability to pause the game while making crucial decisions.

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Endless mode in Frostpunk 2

Endless mode in Frostpunk 2 (Image via 11 bit studios)

Once you've completed both game modes in Frostpunk 2, you can move on to the final one called Endless. This isn't a mode per se, but an option that can be toggled while setting up a Utopia Builder playthrough. The Endless mode in Frostpunk 2 (as labeled by the community), can only be unlocked after you complete an entire playthrough on Utopia Builder. This means you must fulfill the Ambition you chose at the start of any playthrough.

The Endless option is the longest of any game modes in Frostpunk 2. The concept of time is removed, and you can keep building, developing, and governing over the frozen wastelands for as long as you please, or at least until you fail to survive a horrific Whiteout.

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In conclusion, there are two distinct game modes in Frostpunk 2 with the Endless option functioning as a third mode in certain ways. All said and done, when you start exploring the game modes in Frostpunk 2, Story should be the first one. The tutorial will help you understand the basics, like Council and Negotiations. It will also imprint the notion that failure is part of Frostpunk 2; effort doesn't always guarantee a satisfactory outcome.

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