Should you Defeat or Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2?

Contents

1. What happens if you Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2?
   1. Tasks that players must fulfill to Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2
2. What happens if you Defeat the Frost in Frostpunk 2?
   1. Tasks that players must fulfill to Defeat the Frost in Frostpunk 2

You may be wondering whether you should Defeat or Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2 Chapter 2. Defeating the Frost aligns you with the Stalwarts. On the other hand, embracing the Frost means swearing fealty to the Pilgrims. For this reason, the choice is entirely based on your preference.

This article explores the consequences of choosing to Defeat or Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer

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What happens if you Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2?

Expanding your horizons to Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2 (Image via 11 bit studios)

In Frostpunk 2, you will discover and make use of skyways to connect numerous Frostland Outposts to your city of New London. Frostland Outposts are resource-producing areas, which can yield a lot of profit for the main city when tapped into.

Eventually, you have to upgrade Frostland Outposts into Settlements and populate them with a percentage of your citizens in order to make them effective resource-producing areas for your city.

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Tasks that you must fulfill to Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2

If you decide to Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2, you have to fulfill the following tasks:

• Construct Generator: Adaptive Pumps in the Central District.
• Reserach Settlement Heating and Skyways.
• Find an Outpost in the Frostlands and upgrade it to the first Settlement.
• Construct or upgrade Settlements to have a significant population there (2000 people).

As evident from these tasks, if you side with the Pilgrims, your goal will be to expand into the Frostlands and seize control. Rather than succumbing to the harsh winters, your mission is to harness the potential resources in the fields and utilize them to your advantage.

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What happens if you Defeat the Frost in Frostpunk 2?

Siding with Stalwards to Defeat the Frost in Frostpunk 2 (Image via 11 bit Studios)

If you choose to Defeat the Frost in Frostpunk 2, your goal in Chapter 2 will be to ensure that your city and colonies operate fine solely on Oil. This means transitioning to a state where your city’s entire generator fuel is exclusively Oil-based.

You have to improve your Oil production at the Old Dreadnought, almost continuing the progression from Chapter 1 of Frostpunk 2.

Tasks that players must fulfill to Defeat the Frost in Frostpunk 2

• Construct Generator: Oil Pumps in Central District.
• Research and construct Generator: Surplus Injectors.
• Activate Surplus INjectors and supply enough Oil to reach Heat surplus.
• Research 'Melting Deep Deposits' and build a Deep Melting Drill.

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Overall, if you want an easier time progressing through the story and navigating your city, choosing to Defeat the Frost might be your best bet. The storyline is pretty linear, and it is much easier to transition your city into a fully functioning oil-pumping industry.

However, if you want a more adventurous route, choosing to Embrace the Frost in Frostpunk 2 might be the way to go. This offers you a unique chance to explore and expand your horizons through the vast Frostlands. You get access to newer Ouposts, Settlements, and a brand-new approach to maintaining and growing the power you have over your kingdom.

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